- 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 | ₨548 (Rp 62,508) | Rp 69,512 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨602 (Rp 68,706) | Rp 51,022 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨215 (Rp 24,473) | Rp 30,959 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨108 (Rp 12,288) | Rp 19,296 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨121 (Rp 13,760) | Rp 25,000 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨86 (Rp 9,802) | Rp 16,887 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨441 (Rp 50,266) | Rp 65,280 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨153 (Rp 17,455) | Rp 37,288 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨40 (Rp 4,530) | Rp 18,975 | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨306 (Rp 34,931) | Rp 33,069 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨2,339 (Rp 266,811) | Rp 364,465 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨117 (Rp 13,368) | Rp 19,482 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨54 (Rp 6,175) | Rp 16,458 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Pakistan is 31% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨58,212 (Rp 6,639,505) | Rp 13,678,100 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨35,375 (Rp 4,034,822) | Rp 9,919,760 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨7,980 (Rp 910,133) | Rp 955,222 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨44,996 (Rp 5,132,173) | Rp 8,717,600 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨25,482 (Rp 2,906,424) | Rp 5,278,390 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨6,637 (Rp 757,041) | Rp 644,871 | + 17% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨2,573 (Rp 293,416) | Rp 285,530 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨40,799 (Rp 4,653,472) | Rp 4,952,020 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,815 (Rp 1,233,582) | Rp 1,809,490 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨504 (Rp 57,463) | Rp 58,617 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨1,166 (Rp 133,026) | Rp 53,383 | + 149% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Pakistan is 6% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,597 (Rp 296,221) | Rp 615,784 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨4,140 (Rp 472,221) | Rp 396,645 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨6,087 (Rp 694,267) | Rp 985,154 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨5,447 (Rp 621,224) | Rp 862,571 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Pakistan is 34% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,755,370 (Rp 200,213,845) | Rp 461,720,000 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨87 (Rp 9,920) | Rp 8,834 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,486 (Rp 283,506) | Rp 375,503 | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Pakistan is 7% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨215 (Rp 24,486) | Rp 24,557 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨573 (Rp 65,361) | Rp 80,004 | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨2,072 (Rp 236,342) | Rp 343,185 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨386 (Rp 43,981) | Rp 47,173 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨247 (Rp 28,184) | Rp 23,499 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨323 (Rp 36,819) | Rp 32,844 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨139 (Rp 15,898) | Rp 13,855 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨105 (Rp 11,993) | Rp 13,932 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨626 (Rp 71,415) | Rp 96,716 | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Pakistan is 12% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,487 (Rp 169,611) | Rp 219,875 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,115 (Rp 127,205) | Rp 99,374 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨3,581 (Rp 408,492) | Rp 375,594 | + 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨3,027 (Rp 345,277) | Rp 508,314 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨472 (Rp 53,860) | Rp 135,522 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨373 (Rp 42,506) | Rp 46,930 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨416 (Rp 47,496) | Rp 57,328 | - 17% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨55,174 (Rp 6,293,066) | Rp 8,101,290 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨51 (Rp 5,838) | Rp 1,508 | + 287% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨4,244 (Rp 484,030) | Rp 572,039 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨179 (Rp 20,389) | Rp 24,412 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,170 prices entered by 884 different people.
Cost of living in Pakistan is 22% cheaper than in Indonesia
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