- Cost of Living
- India
- Indonesia
- Bhopal
- Jakarta
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Bhopal (India) and Jakarta (Indonesia)
| Food | 22% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bhopal (India) is 22% cheaper than in Jakarta (Indonesia) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ₨240 (Rp 42,716) | Rp 47,083 | 9% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨154 (Rp 27,410) | Rp 39,717 | 31% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ₨124 (Rp 22,100) | Rp 19,809 | 12% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨43 (Rp 7,628) | Rp 16,412 | 54% |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨43 (Rp 7,564) | Rp 20,945 | 64% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨45 (Rp 8,009) | Rp 11,245 | 29% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨96 (Rp 17,131) | Rp 45,077 | 62% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨110 (Rp 19,578) | Rp 26,117 | 25% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ₨53 (Rp 9,504) | Rp 20,575 | 54% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | ₨103 (Rp 18,243) | Rp 21,229 | 14% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨575 (Rp 102,341) | Rp 350,000 | 71% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨95 (Rp 16,909) | Rp 17,338 | 2% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨131 (Rp 23,286) | Rp 12,063 | 93% |
| Housing | 67% | ||
| Housing in Bhopal (India) is 67% cheaper than in Jakarta (Indonesia) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ₨16,600 (Rp 2,954,552) | Rp 14,125,000 | 79% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,250 (Rp 578,451) | Rp 984,615 | 41% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ₨1,701 (Rp 302,701) | Rp 340,667 | 11% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨38,000 (Rp 6,763,432) | Rp 5,893,270 | 15% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | ₨4,500 (Rp 800,933) | Rp 1,754,550 | 54% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨155 (Rp 27,588) | Rp 39,278 | 30% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 34,167 | - |
| Clothes | 67% | ||
| Clothes in Bhopal (India) is 67% cheaper than in Jakarta (Indonesia) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ₨1,550 (Rp 275,877) | Rp 790,909 | 65% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | ₨883 (Rp 157,220) | Rp 583,333 | 73% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | ₨3,000 (Rp 533,955) | Rp 785,900 | 32% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | ₨1,050 (Rp 186,884) | Rp 762,069 | 75% |
| Transportation | 38% | ||
| Transportation in Bhopal (India) is 38% cheaper than in Jakarta (Indonesia) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨900,000 (Rp 160,186,546) | Rp 421,714,000 | 62% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨62 (Rp 11,035) | Rp 7,467 | 48% |
| monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,200 (Rp 213,582) | Rp 250,000 | 15% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | Rp 41,612 | - |
| Personal Care | 1% | ||
| Personal Care in Bhopal (India) is 1% more expensive than in Jakarta (Indonesia) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | ₨180 (Rp 32,037) | Rp 33,825 | 5% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨600 (Rp 106,791) | Rp 34,800 | 207% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨120 (Rp 21,358) | Rp 32,200 | 34% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨55 (Rp 9,789) | Rp 30,590 | 68% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨200 (Rp 35,597) | Rp 17,667 | 101% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨20 (Rp 3,560) | Rp 14,539 | 76% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨200 (Rp 35,597) | Rp 80,909 | 56% |
| Entertainment | 26% | ||
| Entertainment in Bhopal (India) is 26% cheaper than in Jakarta (Indonesia) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,150 (Rp 204,683) | Rp 247,500 | 17% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨367 (Rp 65,261) | Rp 75,790 | 14% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨700 (Rp 124,590) | Rp 257,778 | 52% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | ₨3,400 (Rp 605,149) | Rp 936,364 | 35% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨290 (Rp 51,616) | Rp 106,154 | 51% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | - | Rp 36,563 | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ₨183 (Rp 32,571) | Rp 43,800 | 26% |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨10,000 (Rp 1,779,851) | Rp 2,771,430 | 36% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨2 (Rp 356) | Rp 2,411 | 85% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | ₨4,500 (Rp 800,933) | Rp 560,000 | 43% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | ₨60 (Rp 10,679) | Rp 14,400 | 26% |
| TOTAL | 43% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,291 prices entered by 247 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2013.
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Cost of living in Bhopal (India) is 43% cheaper than in Jakarta (Indonesia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Rp 39,062,500
in Jakarta
you would need to make just about Rp 22,160,537
(₨124,508)
in Bhopal.