- Cost of Living
- Pakistan
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Pakistan compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pakistan is 21% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨515 (Rp 60,957) | Rp 69,529 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨598 (Rp 70,730) | Rp 49,729 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨217 (Rp 25,715) | Rp 28,038 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨106 (Rp 12,521) | Rp 19,278 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨119 (Rp 14,112) | Rp 26,124 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨83 (Rp 9,801) | Rp 13,411 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨475 (Rp 56,196) | Rp 59,175 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨155 (Rp 18,336) | Rp 35,081 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨40 (Rp 4,752) | Rp 16,371 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨306 (Rp 36,180) | Rp 32,071 | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨2,412 (Rp 285,305) | Rp 346,821 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨117 (Rp 13,872) | Rp 19,175 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨55 (Rp 6,501) | Rp 16,880 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Pakistan is 26% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨57,058 (Rp 6,749,243) | Rp 12,339,700 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨34,024 (Rp 4,024,632) | Rp 9,318,540 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨8,219 (Rp 972,205) | Rp 997,653 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨43,451 (Rp 5,139,721) | Rp 8,407,480 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨27,632 (Rp 3,268,476) | Rp 4,987,280 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨6,606 (Rp 781,413) | Rp 669,432 | + 17% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨2,630 (Rp 311,076) | Rp 292,258 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨40,447 (Rp 4,784,372) | Rp 4,627,430 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,101 (Rp 1,313,151) | Rp 1,733,390 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨522 (Rp 61,693) | Rp 50,567 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨1,031 (Rp 122,009) | Rp 50,809 | + 140% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Pakistan is 7% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,625 (Rp 310,519) | Rp 566,455 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨4,420 (Rp 522,822) | Rp 377,488 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨6,378 (Rp 754,447) | Rp 1,000,120 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨5,495 (Rp 649,950) | Rp 920,387 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Pakistan is 25% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,785,070 (Rp 211,152,418) | Rp 435,781,000 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨83 (Rp 9,859) | Rp 8,767 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,546 (Rp 301,136) | Rp 315,058 | - 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Pakistan is 4% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨217 (Rp 25,675) | Rp 18,285 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨552 (Rp 65,298) | Rp 73,114 | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨2,122 (Rp 250,986) | Rp 334,309 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨393 (Rp 46,520) | Rp 35,210 | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨240 (Rp 28,429) | Rp 21,529 | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨335 (Rp 39,683) | Rp 32,799 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨139 (Rp 16,399) | Rp 11,978 | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨104 (Rp 12,355) | Rp 12,834 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨547 (Rp 64,698) | Rp 85,219 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Pakistan is 4% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,534 (Rp 181,425) | Rp 209,300 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,157 (Rp 136,834) | Rp 99,268 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨3,937 (Rp 465,661) | Rp 384,783 | + 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨3,075 (Rp 363,751) | Rp 510,262 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨519 (Rp 61,414) | Rp 124,711 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨365 (Rp 43,118) | Rp 47,777 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨388 (Rp 45,853) | Rp 57,951 | - 21% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨55,747 (Rp 6,594,191) | Rp 8,197,890 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨28 (Rp 3,267) | Rp 1,640 | + 99% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨3,919 (Rp 463,579) | Rp 581,167 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨173 (Rp 20,417) | Rp 23,134 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Pakistan is 19% cheaper than in Indonesia
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