Cost of living in Pakistan compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pakistan is 49% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Pakistan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨519 (Rp 39,265) | Rp 61,205 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨742 (Rp 56,101) | Rp 48,353 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨215 (Rp 16,247) | Rp 29,046 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨119 (Rp 9,026) | Rp 21,836 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨168 (Rp 12,725) | Rp 22,834 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨102 (Rp 7,680) | Rp 14,630 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨658 (Rp 49,776) | Rp 66,405 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨194 (Rp 14,696) | Rp 43,134 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨51 (Rp 3,883) | Rp 18,263 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨220 (Rp 16,635) | Rp 34,771 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨2,141 (Rp 161,863) | Rp 406,659 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨170 (Rp 12,832) | Rp 17,291 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨77 (Rp 5,848) | Rp 16,247 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Pakistan is 38% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Pakistan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨65,360 (Rp 4,940,644) | Rp 13,044,000 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨44,450 (Rp 3,360,043) | Rp 6,448,100 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨14,918 (Rp 1,127,637) | Rp 801,210 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨47,849 (Rp 3,616,947) | Rp 6,665,800 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨35,800 (Rp 2,706,128) | Rp 3,107,490 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨10,123 (Rp 765,185) | Rp 505,106 | + 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨2,270 (Rp 171,607) | Rp 237,062 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨53,975 (Rp 4,080,002) | Rp 3,563,720 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨18,356 (Rp 1,387,564) | Rp 1,234,820 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨851 (Rp 64,315) | Rp 57,323 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨797 (Rp 60,266) | Rp 95,242 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Pakistan is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Pakistan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨4,868 (Rp 367,944) | Rp 648,513 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨7,670 (Rp 579,775) | Rp 480,172 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨17,357 (Rp 1,312,011) | Rp 1,195,760 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨8,106 (Rp 612,726) | Rp 1,102,700 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Pakistan is 8% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Pakistan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨5,697,890 (Rp 430,709,287) | Rp 417,700,000 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨146 (Rp 11,004) | Rp 9,337 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨4,073 (Rp 307,862) | Rp 419,026 | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Pakistan is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Pakistan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨237 (Rp 17,917) | Rp 19,709 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨572 (Rp 43,213) | Rp 89,583 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,768 (Rp 133,653) | Rp 204,790 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨1,267 (Rp 95,811) | Rp 108,192 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨575 (Rp 43,501) | Rp 22,334 | + 95% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨371 (Rp 28,030) | Rp 30,094 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨352 (Rp 26,635) | Rp 22,886 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨116 (Rp 8,794) | Rp 11,284 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨681 (Rp 51,461) | Rp 119,565 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Pakistan is 37% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Pakistan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨2,016 (Rp 152,398) | Rp 261,585 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,908 (Rp 144,226) | Rp 99,216 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,708 (Rp 204,722) | Rp 251,127 | - 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨4,907 (Rp 370,948) | Rp 573,242 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨1,025 (Rp 77,511) | Rp 159,890 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨469 (Rp 35,448) | Rp 39,869 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨513 (Rp 38,746) | Rp 65,361 | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨107,118 (Rp 8,097,158) | Rp 10,724,300 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨4.02 (Rp 304) | Rp 2,093 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨4,729 (Rp 357,492) | Rp 509,555 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨237 (Rp 17,930) | Rp 32,683 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Pakistan is 29% cheaper than in Indonesia
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