- Cost of Living
- Indonesia
- India
- Jakarta
- Ahmedabad
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Jakarta (Indonesia) and Ahmedabad (India)
| Food | 48% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 48% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | Rp 47,083 (₨265) | ₨314 | 16% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Rp 39,717 (₨223) | ₨236 | 5% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | Rp 19,809 (₨111) | ₨104 | 7% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 16,412 (₨92) | ₨43 | 116% |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 20,945 (₨118) | ₨55 | 114% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 11,245 (₨63) | ₨21 | 208% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 45,077 (₨253) | ₨170 | 49% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 26,117 (₨147) | ₨114 | 28% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 20,575 (₨116) | ₨32 | 263% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | Rp 21,229 (₨119) | ₨119 | 0% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 350,000 (₨1,966) | ₨729 | 170% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Rp 17,338 (₨97) | ₨61 | 61% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 12,063 (₨68) | ₨23 | 201% |
| Housing | 259% | ||
| Housing in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 259% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | Rp 14,125,000 (₨79,361) | ₨13,857 | 473% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 984,615 (₨5,532) | ₨2,214 | 150% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | Rp 340,667 (₨1,914) | ₨707 | 171% |
| 40” flat screen TV | Rp 5,893,270 (₨33,111) | ₨42,143 | 21% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | Rp 1,754,550 (₨9,858) | ₨13,750 | 28% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 39,278 (₨221) | ₨412 | 46% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 34,167 (₨192) | ₨319 | 40% |
| Clothes | 140% | ||
| Clothes in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 140% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | Rp 790,909 (₨4,444) | ₨1,600 | 178% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | Rp 583,333 (₨3,277) | ₨1,317 | 149% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | Rp 785,900 (₨4,416) | ₨2,386 | 85% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | Rp 762,069 (₨4,282) | ₨2,071 | 107% |
| Transportation | 32% | ||
| Transportation in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 32% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 421,714,000 (₨2,369,379) | ₨1,337,500 | 77% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 7,467 (₨42) | ₨71 | 41% |
| monthly ticket public transport | Rp 250,000 (₨1,405) | ₨1,214 | 16% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | Rp 41,612 (₨234) | ₨178 | 31% |
| Personal Care | 32% | ||
| Personal Care in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 32% cheaper than in Ahmedabad (India) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | Rp 33,825 (₨190) | ₨202 | 6% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Rp 34,800 (₨196) | ₨209 | 7% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 32,200 (₨181) | ₨255 | 29% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 30,590 (₨172) | ₨236 | 27% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 17,667 (₨99) | ₨274 | 64% |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 14,539 (₨82) | ₨78 | 5% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 80,909 (₨455) | ₨325 | 40% |
| Entertainment | 98% | ||
| Entertainment in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 98% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 247,500 (₨1,391) | ₨470 | 196% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 75,790 (₨426) | ₨331 | 29% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 257,778 (₨1,448) | ₨617 | 135% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | Rp 936,364 (₨5,261) | ₨1,579 | 233% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 106,154 (₨596) | ₨197 | 203% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 36,563 (₨205) | ₨187 | 10% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | Rp 43,800 (₨246) | ₨153 | 61% |
| iPod nano 16GB | Rp 2,771,430 (₨15,571) | ₨10,359 | 50% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 2,411 (₨13.55) | ₨1.17 | 1061% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | Rp 560,000 (₨3,146) | ₨2,814 | 12% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | Rp 14,400 (₨81) | ₨118 | 32% |
| TOTAL | 85% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,016 prices entered by 308 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2013.
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Cost of living in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 85% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨172,975
(Rp 30,787,020)
in Jakarta
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨93,750
in Ahmedabad.