- Cost of Living
- Pakistan
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Pakistan compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pakistan is 27% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨503 (Rp 58,846) | Rp 62,992 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨585 (Rp 68,443) | Rp 48,824 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨226 (Rp 26,464) | Rp 27,633 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨105 (Rp 12,293) | Rp 19,745 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨117 (Rp 13,677) | Rp 26,280 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨81 (Rp 9,417) | Rp 13,533 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨462 (Rp 54,028) | Rp 61,924 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨148 (Rp 17,337) | Rp 34,630 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨38 (Rp 4,497) | Rp 16,451 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨282 (Rp 32,990) | Rp 30,562 | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,779 (Rp 208,066) | Rp 356,333 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨116 (Rp 13,518) | Rp 20,180 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨51 (Rp 6,006) | Rp 17,492 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Pakistan is 24% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨53,257 (Rp 6,229,300) | Rp 11,249,000 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨32,759 (Rp 3,831,709) | Rp 7,688,170 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨8,488 (Rp 992,822) | Rp 1,007,260 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨42,679 (Rp 4,992,110) | Rp 7,616,400 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨27,838 (Rp 3,256,146) | Rp 4,340,040 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨6,215 (Rp 727,007) | Rp 715,437 | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨2,753 (Rp 321,965) | Rp 295,307 | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨40,464 (Rp 4,732,944) | Rp 4,322,790 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,356 (Rp 1,211,317) | Rp 1,656,990 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨524 (Rp 61,306) | Rp 49,190 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨812 (Rp 94,971) | Rp 49,438 | + 92% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Pakistan is 0% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,666 (Rp 311,837) | Rp 568,129 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨4,415 (Rp 516,431) | Rp 403,776 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨6,163 (Rp 720,927) | Rp 1,024,120 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨5,333 (Rp 623,737) | Rp 990,501 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Pakistan is 25% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,820,610 (Rp 212,952,493) | Rp 435,412,000 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨80 (Rp 9,309) | Rp 8,748 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,621 (Rp 306,626) | Rp 308,812 | - 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Pakistan is 14% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨217 (Rp 25,379) | Rp 18,653 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨999 (Rp 116,800) | Rp 71,789 | + 63% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨2,115 (Rp 247,385) | Rp 313,840 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨411 (Rp 48,111) | Rp 35,874 | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨248 (Rp 29,014) | Rp 21,218 | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨329 (Rp 38,493) | Rp 29,309 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨136 (Rp 15,882) | Rp 11,799 | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨106 (Rp 12,424) | Rp 12,339 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨463 (Rp 54,185) | Rp 90,506 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Pakistan is 7% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,556 (Rp 181,944) | Rp 218,454 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,119 (Rp 130,848) | Rp 97,137 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,299 (Rp 268,899) | Rp 381,034 | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨3,054 (Rp 357,168) | Rp 467,437 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨510 (Rp 59,691) | Rp 133,332 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨366 (Rp 42,772) | Rp 48,672 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨496 (Rp 57,994) | Rp 59,591 | - 3% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨53,789 (Rp 6,291,609) | Rp 7,986,280 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨26 (Rp 3,009) | Rp 1,629 | + 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨3,659 (Rp 428,001) | Rp 573,489 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨169 (Rp 19,795) | Rp 23,010 | - 14% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Pakistan is 20% cheaper than in Indonesia
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