Moving from Pakistan
Pakistan vs 
Indonesia
Photo: Rice terraces in Bali · Vyacheslav Argenberg, CC BY 4.0 · source
To live as well as on Rs 100,000 a month in Pakistan, you would need about
IDR 8,653,630 a month in Indonesia (US$478)
Everyday prices in Indonesia are about 1.3× Pakistan's.
| In Pakistan | Equivalent in Indonesia |
|---|---|
| Rs 50,000 | IDR 4,326,810 (US$239) |
| Rs 100,000 | IDR 8,653,630 (US$478) |
| Rs 200,000 | IDR 17,307,260 (US$955) |
| Rs 400,000 | IDR 34,614,510 (US$1,910) |
Try your own amount in the cost of living calculator → National averages: rents in the biggest cities are usually higher.
Side by side
| Pakistan | Indonesia | |
|---|---|---|
| Coldest / warmest month (main city) | 20° / 31°C (Karachi) | 27° / 28°C (Jakarta) |
| Everyday prices (US = 100) | 23 | 31 |
| Income per person a year (PPP $) | 6,600 | 17,700 |
| Unemployment | 5.4% | 3.2% |
| Homicides per 100,000 | 4.3 | 0.3 |
| Political stability (-2.5 to 2.5) | -1.95 | -0.74 |
| Life expectancy | 67.8 years | 71.3 years |
| Fine-particle pollution (µg/m³) | 58 | 21 |
| Languages (editorial) | Urdu, English, regional languages | Indonesian |
Green marks where Indonesia does better than Pakistan on that measure. Sources and years are on the country page.
Language and daily life
The world's largest island country, tropical all year, with volcanoes, rainforest and very large cities such as Jakarta. Editorial
Daily life is mostly in Indonesian; plan to learn it, especially for jobs outside international companies.
Visas for Pakistanis
- Visiting: Pakistani passport holders need an e-visa (up to 60 days). All visa-free countries.
- Living there: you need a residence route (work, study, family or investment). Rules change often; check the official site: www.imigrasi.go.id.
- Indonesia tourist / visit visa guide
Questions
How much money do I need in Indonesia compared with Pakistan?
To live as well as on Rs 100,000 a month in Pakistan, you would need about IDR 8,653,630 a month in Indonesia (about US$480), based on World Bank price levels and today's exchange rate. Everyday prices in Indonesia are about 1.3 times those in Pakistan.
Is Indonesia safer than Pakistan?
Indonesia records 0.3 intentional homicides per 100,000 people a year, against 4.3 in Pakistan (UNODC via the World Bank). Political stability scores are -0.74 and -1.95 respectively.
Can Pakistanis move to Indonesia?
It depends on the route: work, study, family or investment, each with its own rules. Start with the official immigration website (www.imigrasi.go.id). For a short visit, Pakistani passport holders currently need evisa (up to 60 days).
Figures from the World Bank (CC BY 4.0) and NASA POWER, with today's exchange rates. National averages hide differences between cities. Not immigration advice.