- Cost of Living
- Pakistan
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Pakistan compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pakistan is 31% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨559 (Rp 58,357) | Rp 64,060 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨610 (Rp 63,708) | Rp 50,221 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨222 (Rp 23,139) | Rp 31,397 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨108 (Rp 11,312) | Rp 18,967 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨121 (Rp 12,641) | Rp 22,704 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨80 (Rp 8,357) | Rp 15,321 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨439 (Rp 45,806) | Rp 67,443 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨154 (Rp 16,019) | Rp 37,831 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨40 (Rp 4,131) | Rp 18,389 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨293 (Rp 30,595) | Rp 32,050 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨2,141 (Rp 223,406) | Rp 363,342 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨117 (Rp 12,248) | Rp 19,021 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨56 (Rp 5,809) | Rp 15,904 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Pakistan is 31% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨57,192 (Rp 5,968,409) | Rp 11,979,100 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨36,148 (Rp 3,772,349) | Rp 8,842,230 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨8,238 (Rp 859,702) | Rp 899,203 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨44,615 (Rp 4,655,959) | Rp 8,255,600 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨25,516 (Rp 2,662,802) | Rp 4,645,870 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨6,795 (Rp 709,069) | Rp 630,805 | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨2,646 (Rp 276,164) | Rp 244,903 | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨39,967 (Rp 4,170,830) | Rp 4,604,060 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,006 (Rp 1,148,597) | Rp 1,766,010 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨499 (Rp 52,060) | Rp 60,823 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨1,104 (Rp 115,259) | Rp 59,495 | + 94% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Pakistan is 18% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,600 (Rp 271,335) | Rp 612,994 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨4,026 (Rp 420,182) | Rp 416,812 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨6,156 (Rp 642,470) | Rp 974,726 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨5,351 (Rp 558,409) | Rp 821,580 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Pakistan is 39% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,833,160 (Rp 191,305,170) | Rp 470,268,000 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨90 (Rp 9,381) | Rp 8,713 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,481 (Rp 258,893) | Rp 376,741 | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Pakistan is 11% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨227 (Rp 23,732) | Rp 25,888 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨652 (Rp 67,993) | Rp 86,121 | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨2,133 (Rp 222,559) | Rp 362,813 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨444 (Rp 46,308) | Rp 45,322 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨275 (Rp 28,701) | Rp 23,501 | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨340 (Rp 35,477) | Rp 33,880 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨142 (Rp 14,857) | Rp 15,234 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨109 (Rp 11,336) | Rp 13,078 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨637 (Rp 66,441) | Rp 92,813 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Pakistan is 4% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,494 (Rp 155,873) | Rp 207,987 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,128 (Rp 117,670) | Rp 98,924 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨3,688 (Rp 384,828) | Rp 390,835 | - 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨3,101 (Rp 323,631) | Rp 480,517 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨526 (Rp 54,880) | Rp 125,911 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨392 (Rp 40,926) | Rp 46,550 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨548 (Rp 57,157) | Rp 57,305 | - 0% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨55,238 (Rp 5,764,566) | Rp 8,006,060 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨49 (Rp 5,131) | Rp 1,764 | + 191% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨4,025 (Rp 420,072) | Rp 536,205 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨185 (Rp 19,261) | Rp 24,432 | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
104.358
IDR
/
PKR
*
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,089 prices entered by 865 different people.
Cost of living in Pakistan is 26% cheaper than in Indonesia
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Indonesia
- Cost of living in Armenia is 16% cheaper than in Indonesia
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 33% more expensive than in Indonesia
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is about the same as in Indonesia
- Cost of living in Andorra is 66% more expensive than in Indonesia
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 191% more expensive than in Indonesia
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 117% more expensive than in Indonesia
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 48% more expensive than in Indonesia