Cost of living in Pakistan compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pakistan is 40% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨409 (Rp 38,077) | Rp 48,150 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨664 (Rp 61,824) | Rp 54,894 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨270 (Rp 25,174) | Rp 30,099 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨115 (Rp 10,663) | Rp 20,570 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨152 (Rp 14,193) | Rp 25,479 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨86 (Rp 8,023) | Rp 16,222 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨705 (Rp 65,613) | Rp 59,701 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨149 (Rp 13,892) | Rp 37,956 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨54 (Rp 4,983) | Rp 19,374 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨259 (Rp 24,145) | Rp 34,923 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,613 (Rp 150,164) | Rp 356,233 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨129 (Rp 12,048) | Rp 19,537 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨82 (Rp 7,594) | Rp 19,724 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Pakistan is 47% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨59,133 (Rp 5,504,734) | Rp 17,274,900 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨34,803 (Rp 3,239,805) | Rp 10,375,400 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨10,816 (Rp 1,006,843) | Rp 1,245,580 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨44,394 (Rp 4,132,676) | Rp 6,604,130 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨29,973 (Rp 2,790,222) | Rp 3,901,590 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨9,791 (Rp 911,408) | Rp 813,523 | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨2,396 (Rp 223,079) | Rp 354,270 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨45,377 (Rp 4,224,203) | Rp 4,471,440 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨17,434 (Rp 1,622,909) | Rp 2,299,770 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨644 (Rp 59,989) | Rp 60,481 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨580 (Rp 53,997) | Rp 67,068 | - 19% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Pakistan is 20% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,793 (Rp 259,984) | Rp 655,630 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨4,939 (Rp 459,783) | Rp 423,397 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨8,915 (Rp 829,871) | Rp 1,205,370 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨5,901 (Rp 549,300) | Rp 1,178,320 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Pakistan is 30% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨2,677,660 (Rp 249,265,721) | Rp 479,902,000 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨106 (Rp 9,891) | Rp 8,988 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,966 (Rp 182,973) | Rp 237,123 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Pakistan is 6% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨250 (Rp 23,293) | Rp 23,300 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨778 (Rp 72,445) | Rp 87,183 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,865 (Rp 173,587) | Rp 254,843 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨577 (Rp 53,715) | Rp 49,080 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨370 (Rp 34,453) | Rp 19,454 | + 77% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨526 (Rp 49,008) | Rp 36,205 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨185 (Rp 17,216) | Rp 18,007 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨156 (Rp 14,542) | Rp 11,130 | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨515 (Rp 47,924) | Rp 86,706 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Pakistan is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨2,013 (Rp 187,386) | Rp 166,095 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,512 (Rp 140,731) | Rp 104,958 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,928 (Rp 272,533) | Rp 520,784 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨3,842 (Rp 357,663) | Rp 388,033 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨1,548 (Rp 144,107) | Rp 111,803 | + 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨492 (Rp 45,783) | Rp 35,619 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨457 (Rp 42,537) | Rp 47,498 | - 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨75,858 (Rp 7,061,697) | Rp 9,239,130 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨41 (Rp 3,857) | Rp 1,799 | + 114% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨3,814 (Rp 355,019) | Rp 579,157 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨282 (Rp 26,259) | Rp 28,660 | - 8% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,449 prices entered by 511 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Pakistan is 32% cheaper than in Indonesia
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