Cost of living in Pakistan compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pakistan is 34% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Pakistan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨972 (Rp 51,045) | Rp 45,378 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨1,004 (Rp 52,714) | Rp 54,330 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨365 (Rp 19,187) | Rp 27,591 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨175 (Rp 9,188) | Rp 19,722 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨282 (Rp 14,805) | Rp 26,707 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨255 (Rp 13,383) | Rp 18,501 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨1,139 (Rp 59,815) | Rp 56,542 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨290 (Rp 15,247) | Rp 42,973 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨117 (Rp 6,143) | Rp 22,558 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨549 (Rp 28,811) | Rp 34,959 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨2,784 (Rp 146,176) | Rp 337,317 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨289 (Rp 15,153) | Rp 20,426 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨191 (Rp 10,039) | Rp 17,971 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Pakistan is 49% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Pakistan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨115,670 (Rp 6,072,257) | Rp 17,746,200 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨70,950 (Rp 3,724,608) | Rp 9,563,600 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨25,995 (Rp 1,364,617) | Rp 496,641 | + 175% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨59,502 (Rp 3,123,645) | Rp 7,338,660 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨50,821 (Rp 2,667,914) | Rp 4,109,450 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨20,152 (Rp 1,057,891) | Rp 1,211,340 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨2,097 (Rp 110,063) | Rp 400,530 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨71,636 (Rp 3,760,637) | Rp 4,056,150 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨23,262 (Rp 1,221,145) | Rp 1,358,260 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨1,718 (Rp 90,178) | Rp 43,866 | + 106% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨1,977 (Rp 103,759) | Rp 71,573 | + 45% | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Pakistan is 42% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Pakistan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,426 (Rp 179,835) | Rp 624,572 | - 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨6,254 (Rp 328,289) | Rp 439,901 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨13,199 (Rp 692,900) | Rp 1,212,520 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨8,569 (Rp 449,863) | Rp 1,298,040 | - 65% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Pakistan is 15% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Pakistan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨4,456,060 (Rp 233,927,061) | Rp 535,705,000 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨270 (Rp 14,172) | Rp 11,904 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨4,626 (Rp 242,830) | Rp 150,291 | + 62% | |
| 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) | ₨1,015 (Rp 53,259) | Rp 36,367 | + 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨1,391 (Rp 73,016) | Rp 60,467 | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨3,667 (Rp 192,504) | Rp 313,421 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨521 (Rp 27,374) | Rp 130,123 | - 79% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨922 (Rp 48,393) | Rp 19,595 | + 147% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨736 (Rp 38,618) | Rp 34,558 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨249 (Rp 13,079) | Rp 30,035 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨242 (Rp 12,706) | Rp 15,580 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨860 (Rp 45,130) | Rp 88,350 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Pakistan is 49% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Pakistan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨3,545 (Rp 186,091) | Rp 216,012 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨2,089 (Rp 109,672) | Rp 104,481 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,959 (Rp 155,317) | Rp 2,274,680 | - 93% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨7,109 (Rp 373,176) | Rp 383,761 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨880 (Rp 46,183) | Rp 162,937 | - 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨669 (Rp 35,127) | Rp 36,298 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨659 (Rp 34,585) | Rp 40,791 | - 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨119,622 (Rp 6,279,723) | Rp 12,194,000 | - 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.79 (Rp 199) | Rp 2,029 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨3,764 (Rp 197,577) | Rp 496,553 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨415 (Rp 21,812) | Rp 35,528 | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,370 prices entered by 543 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Pakistan is 35% cheaper than in Indonesia
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