Cost of living in Indonesia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 52% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Indonesia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 62,394 (₨1,055) | ₨916 | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 60,225 (₨1,019) | ₨1,082 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 32,593 (₨551) | ₨533 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 24,570 (₨416) | ₨230 | + 81% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 31,337 (₨530) | ₨315 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 14,750 (₨249) | ₨170 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 72,901 (₨1,233) | ₨836 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 45,403 (₨768) | ₨289 | + 166% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 22,376 (₨378) | ₨114 | + 232% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 32,966 (₨558) | ₨391 | + 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 344,694 (₨5,830) | ₨2,739 | + 113% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 18,943 (₨320) | ₨216 | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 15,178 (₨257) | ₨144 | + 78% | |
| Housing | + 110% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 110% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Indonesia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 20,348,700 (₨344,162) | ₨137,741 | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 11,729,200 (₨198,379) | ₨58,708 | + 238% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 1,724,710 (₨29,170) | ₨21,580 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 7,387,200 (₨124,941) | ₨75,090 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 4,597,950 (₨77,766) | ₨35,699 | + 118% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 1,423,880 (₨24,082) | ₨17,044 | + 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 378,883 (₨6,408) | ₨2,308 | + 178% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 3,205,730 (₨54,219) | ₨58,431 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,931,010 (₨32,660) | ₨29,384 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 91,402 (₨1,546) | ₨1,281 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 83,441 (₨1,411) | ₨625 | + 126% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 31% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Indonesia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 651,126 (₨11,013) | ₨4,832 | + 128% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 458,661 (₨7,757) | ₨9,004 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,449,070 (₨24,508) | ₨13,089 | + 87% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,296,520 (₨21,928) | ₨13,255 | + 65% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 25% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Indonesia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 504,781,000 (₨8,537,476) | ₨2,800,000 | + 205% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 12,092 (₨205) | ₨272 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 199,904 (₨3,381) | ₨4,030 | - 16% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 15% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Indonesia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 22,456 (₨380) | ₨230 | + 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 96,147 (₨1,626) | ₨838 | + 94% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 264,826 (₨4,479) | ₨3,307 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 66,604 (₨1,126) | ₨1,222 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 26,592 (₨450) | ₨649 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 33,023 (₨559) | ₨557 | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 27,953 (₨473) | ₨396 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 21,349 (₨361) | ₨217 | + 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 84,361 (₨1,427) | ₨495 | + 188% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 56% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Indonesia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 261,890 (₨4,429) | ₨3,859 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 96,262 (₨1,628) | ₨1,827 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 496,791 (₨8,402) | ₨6,844 | + 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 397,663 (₨6,726) | ₨8,435 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 149,637 (₨2,531) | ₨2,877 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 38,785 (₨656) | ₨566 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 50,891 (₨861) | ₨965 | - 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 6,922,760 (₨117,086) | ₨149,999 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 2,388 (₨40) | ₨255 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 433,566 (₨7,333) | ₨5,305 | + 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 43,715 (₨739) | ₨637 | + 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,142 prices entered by 266 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2025.
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Cost of living in Indonesia is 14% more expensive than in Pakistan
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