- Cost of Living
- India
- Indonesia
- Coimbatore
- Jakarta
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Coimbatore (India) and Jakarta (Indonesia)
| Food | 43% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Coimbatore (India) is 43% cheaper than in Jakarta (Indonesia) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ₨159 (Rp 28,223) | Rp 47,083 | 40% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨244 (Rp 43,384) | Rp 39,717 | 9% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ₨69 (Rp 12,311) | Rp 19,809 | 38% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨26 (Rp 4,577) | Rp 16,412 | 72% |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨37 (Rp 6,645) | Rp 20,945 | 68% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨19 (Rp 3,382) | Rp 11,245 | 70% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨81 (Rp 14,461) | Rp 45,077 | 68% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨92 (Rp 16,315) | Rp 26,117 | 38% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ₨40 (Rp 7,119) | Rp 20,575 | 65% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | ₨64 (Rp 11,315) | Rp 21,229 | 47% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,200 (Rp 213,582) | Rp 350,000 | 39% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨54 (Rp 9,535) | Rp 17,338 | 45% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨47 (Rp 8,432) | Rp 12,063 | 30% |
| Housing | 71% | ||
| Housing in Coimbatore (India) is 71% cheaper than in Jakarta (Indonesia) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ₨9,389 (Rp 1,671,082) | Rp 14,125,000 | 88% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,133 (Rp 379,701) | Rp 984,615 | 61% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ₨1,572 (Rp 279,832) | Rp 340,667 | 18% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨50,250 (Rp 8,943,749) | Rp 5,893,270 | 52% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | ₨18,000 (Rp 3,203,731) | Rp 1,754,550 | 83% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Rp 39,278 | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 34,167 | - |
| Clothes | 45% | ||
| Clothes in Coimbatore (India) is 45% cheaper than in Jakarta (Indonesia) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ₨2,667 (Rp 474,627) | Rp 790,909 | 40% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | ₨1,700 (Rp 302,575) | Rp 583,333 | 48% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | ₨2,913 (Rp 518,381) | Rp 785,900 | 34% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | ₨1,967 (Rp 350,038) | Rp 762,069 | 54% |
| Transportation | 55% | ||
| Transportation in Coimbatore (India) is 55% cheaper than in Jakarta (Indonesia) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨537,500 (Rp 95,666,965) | Rp 421,714,000 | 77% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨65 (Rp 11,599) | Rp 7,467 | 55% |
| monthly ticket public transport | ₨789 (Rp 140,410) | Rp 250,000 | 44% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | ₨136 (Rp 24,251) | Rp 41,612 | 42% |
| Personal Care | 28% | ||
| Personal Care in Coimbatore (India) is 28% cheaper than in Jakarta (Indonesia) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | ₨140 (Rp 24,918) | Rp 33,825 | 26% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨142 (Rp 25,215) | Rp 34,800 | 28% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨100 (Rp 17,799) | Rp 32,200 | 45% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Rp 30,590 | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨100 (Rp 17,799) | Rp 17,667 | 1% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨35 (Rp 6,229) | Rp 14,539 | 57% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨183 (Rp 32,631) | Rp 80,909 | 60% |
| Entertainment | 59% | ||
| Entertainment in Coimbatore (India) is 59% cheaper than in Jakarta (Indonesia) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,007 (Rp 179,256) | Rp 247,500 | 28% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨207 (Rp 36,868) | Rp 75,790 | 51% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨363 (Rp 64,520) | Rp 257,778 | 75% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | ₨933 (Rp 166,119) | Rp 936,364 | 82% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨237 (Rp 42,123) | Rp 106,154 | 60% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | - | Rp 36,563 | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ₨109 (Rp 19,324) | Rp 43,800 | 56% |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨8,000 (Rp 1,423,880) | Rp 2,771,430 | 49% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1 (Rp 178) | Rp 2,411 | 93% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | ₨1,340 (Rp 238,500) | Rp 560,000 | 57% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | ₨115 (Rp 20,468) | Rp 14,400 | 42% |
| TOTAL | 58% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,482 prices entered by 271 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2013.
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Cost of living in Coimbatore (India) is 58% cheaper than in Jakarta (Indonesia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Rp 48,828,125
in Jakarta
you would need to make just about Rp 20,712,158
(₨116,370)
in Coimbatore.