Cost of living in Mexico compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 117% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 117% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Mexico | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 311 (₨4,239) | ₨831 | + 410% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 169 (₨2,306) | ₨1,067 | + 116% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 72 (₨981) | ₨486 | + 102% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 28 (₨382) | ₨226 | + 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 49 (₨668) | ₨323 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 35 (₨476) | ₨171 | + 179% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 86 (₨1,171) | ₨945 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 47 (₨647) | ₨292 | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 34 (₨467) | ₨97 | + 382% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 29 (₨394) | ₨630 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 262 (₨3,568) | ₨2,672 | + 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 39 (₨526) | ₨253 | + 107% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 27 (₨365) | ₨150 | + 144% | |
| Housing | + 95% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 95% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Mexico | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 23,186 (₨316,098) | ₨114,506 | + 176% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 12,370 (₨168,636) | ₨72,564 | + 132% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,274 (₨17,365) | ₨24,768 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 15,036 (₨204,988) | ₨81,992 | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 7,488 (₨102,084) | ₨49,088 | + 108% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 907 (₨12,372) | ₨20,612 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 421 (₨5,744) | ₨2,457 | + 134% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 5,785 (₨78,867) | ₨66,138 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,384 (₨32,505) | ₨30,635 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 119 (₨1,617) | ₨1,176 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 126 (₨1,712) | ₨1,814 | - 6% | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 51% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Mexico | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 961 (₨13,106) | ₨3,685 | + 256% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 751 (₨10,242) | ₨9,758 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,649 (₨22,476) | ₨12,486 | + 80% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,372 (₨18,699) | ₨12,018 | + 56% | |
| Transportation | + 74% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 74% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Mexico | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 389,276 (₨5,307,051) | ₨3,213,340 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 24 (₨327) | ₨272 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 593 (₨8,083) | ₨3,201 | + 153% | |
| Personal Care | + 139% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 139% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Mexico | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 100 (₨1,366) | ₨219 | + 524% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 274 (₨3,737) | ₨697 | + 436% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 716 (₨9,758) | ₨3,678 | + 165% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 81 (₨1,109) | ₨812 | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 66 (₨903) | ₨591 | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 79 (₨1,073) | ₨560 | + 92% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 38 (₨521) | ₨409 | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 42 (₨568) | ₨244 | + 132% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 293 (₨3,989) | ₨629 | + 534% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 42% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Mexico | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 422 (₨5,755) | ₨3,554 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 174 (₨2,366) | ₨1,815 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 878 (₨11,968) | ₨6,844 | + 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 943 (₨12,855) | ₨7,013 | + 83% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 198 (₨2,693) | ₨2,877 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 91 (₨1,242) | ₨562 | + 121% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 58 (₨785) | ₨1,033 | - 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,540 (₨157,326) | ₨149,999 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.37 (₨32) | ₨255 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 996 (₨13,574) | ₨4,456 | + 205% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 79 (₨1,072) | ₨574 | + 87% | |
| TOTAL | + 42% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 7,406 prices entered by 932 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 11, 2025.
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Cost of living in Mexico is 42% more expensive than in Pakistan
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