Cost of living in Pakistan compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pakistan is 37% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨585 (Rp 53,549) | Rp 62,230 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨656 (Rp 60,066) | Rp 52,137 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨253 (Rp 23,175) | Rp 30,582 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨109 (Rp 9,974) | Rp 18,388 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨121 (Rp 11,067) | Rp 26,104 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨96 (Rp 8,796) | Rp 14,341 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨537 (Rp 49,183) | Rp 77,272 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨178 (Rp 16,311) | Rp 38,806 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨44 (Rp 4,009) | Rp 19,485 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨344 (Rp 31,529) | Rp 32,212 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,632 (Rp 149,395) | Rp 339,997 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨126 (Rp 11,557) | Rp 15,796 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨56 (Rp 5,095) | Rp 17,158 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Pakistan is 28% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨60,160 (Rp 5,506,951) | Rp 10,152,500 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨35,513 (Rp 3,250,851) | Rp 5,840,050 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨9,753 (Rp 892,742) | Rp 772,430 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨53,937 (Rp 4,937,315) | Rp 6,942,790 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨30,998 (Rp 2,837,554) | Rp 3,311,200 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨7,631 (Rp 698,558) | Rp 502,555 | + 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨2,510 (Rp 229,771) | Rp 285,184 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨40,341 (Rp 3,692,736) | Rp 4,793,310 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,473 (Rp 1,141,763) | Rp 2,765,630 | - 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨609 (Rp 55,706) | Rp 69,682 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨649 (Rp 59,440) | Rp 51,169 | + 16% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Pakistan is 38% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,518 (Rp 230,449) | Rp 655,076 | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,745 (Rp 342,813) | Rp 457,119 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨6,430 (Rp 588,574) | Rp 1,076,740 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨5,127 (Rp 469,349) | Rp 1,007,380 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Pakistan is 39% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨2,319,940 (Rp 212,364,347) | Rp 490,945,000 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨115 (Rp 10,496) | Rp 9,156 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,310 (Rp 211,452) | Rp 330,672 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Pakistan is 18% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨243 (Rp 22,244) | Rp 30,938 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨415 (Rp 37,974) | Rp 82,186 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,378 (Rp 126,170) | Rp 280,243 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨435 (Rp 39,804) | Rp 38,725 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨332 (Rp 30,402) | Rp 26,962 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨311 (Rp 28,429) | Rp 34,072 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨205 (Rp 18,778) | Rp 16,791 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨138 (Rp 12,650) | Rp 13,618 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨434 (Rp 39,764) | Rp 63,841 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Pakistan is 38% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,566 (Rp 143,386) | Rp 184,270 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,256 (Rp 114,982) | Rp 105,975 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨3,430 (Rp 313,974) | Rp 1,041,000 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨3,673 (Rp 336,254) | Rp 413,601 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨792 (Rp 72,539) | Rp 152,100 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨348 (Rp 31,866) | Rp 44,543 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨465 (Rp 42,521) | Rp 59,628 | - 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨46,753 (Rp 4,279,701) | Rp 6,860,790 | - 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨4.30 (Rp 394) | Rp 1,635 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨4,335 (Rp 396,844) | Rp 597,783 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨215 (Rp 19,718) | Rp 24,831 | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Pakistan is 35% cheaper than in Indonesia
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