Cost of living in Indonesia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 55% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Indonesia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 45,378 (₨876) | ₨972 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 54,330 (₨1,049) | ₨1,004 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 27,591 (₨533) | ₨345 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 19,722 (₨381) | ₨175 | + 118% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 26,707 (₨516) | ₨282 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 18,501 (₨357) | ₨250 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 56,542 (₨1,092) | ₨1,139 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 42,973 (₨830) | ₨290 | + 186% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 22,558 (₨436) | ₨122 | + 256% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 34,959 (₨675) | ₨549 | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 337,317 (₨6,513) | ₨2,784 | + 134% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 20,426 (₨394) | ₨289 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 17,971 (₨347) | ₨191 | + 81% | |
| Housing | + 99% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 99% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Indonesia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 17,746,200 (₨342,671) | ₨115,670 | + 196% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 9,563,600 (₨184,669) | ₨70,950 | + 160% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 496,641 (₨9,590) | ₨25,995 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 7,338,660 (₨141,706) | ₨59,502 | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 4,109,450 (₨79,351) | ₨50,821 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 1,211,340 (₨23,390) | ₨20,152 | + 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 400,530 (₨7,734) | ₨2,097 | + 269% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 4,056,150 (₨78,322) | ₨71,636 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,358,260 (₨26,227) | ₨23,262 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 43,866 (₨847) | ₨1,718 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 71,573 (₨1,382) | ₨1,977 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | + 76% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 76% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Indonesia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 624,572 (₨12,060) | ₨3,426 | + 252% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 439,901 (₨8,494) | ₨6,254 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,223,050 (₨23,617) | ₨13,199 | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,298,040 (₨25,065) | ₨8,569 | + 192% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 20% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Indonesia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 535,705,000 (₨10,344,205) | ₨4,456,060 | + 132% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 11,904 (₨230) | ₨270 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 150,291 (₨2,902) | ₨4,626 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Indonesia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 36,367 (₨702) | ₨1,015 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 60,467 (₨1,168) | ₨1,391 | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 313,421 (₨6,052) | ₨3,667 | + 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 130,123 (₨2,513) | ₨521 | + 382% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 19,595 (₨378) | ₨922 | - 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 34,558 (₨667) | ₨736 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 30,035 (₨580) | ₨249 | + 133% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 15,580 (₨301) | ₨242 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 88,350 (₨1,706) | ₨860 | + 98% | |
| Entertainment | + 87% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 87% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Indonesia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 216,012 (₨4,171) | ₨3,545 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 104,481 (₨2,017) | ₨2,089 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 2,274,680 (₨43,923) | ₨2,959 | + 1385% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 383,761 (₨7,410) | ₨7,109 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 162,937 (₨3,146) | ₨880 | + 258% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 36,298 (₨701) | ₨669 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 40,791 (₨788) | ₨1,106 | - 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 12,194,000 (₨235,460) | ₨119,622 | + 97% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 2,029 (₨39) | ₨3.79 | + 933% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 496,553 (₨9,588) | ₨3,764 | + 155% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 35,528 (₨686) | ₨415 | + 65% | |
| TOTAL | + 56% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,372 prices entered by 545 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
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Cost of living in Indonesia is 56% more expensive than in Pakistan
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