- Cost of Living
- Belarus
- Indonesia
- Homyel
- Jakarta
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Homyel (Belarus) and Jakarta (Indonesia)
| Food | 45% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Homyel (Belarus) is 45% cheaper than in Jakarta (Indonesia) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 30,000 p. (Rp 33,682) | Rp 47,083 | 28% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 20,000 p. (Rp 22,455) | Rp 39,717 | 43% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 14,000 p. (Rp 15,718) | Rp 19,809 | 21% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,250 p. (Rp 4,772) | Rp 16,412 | 71% |
| 12 eggs, large | - | Rp 20,945 | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | Rp 11,245 | - |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10,000 p. (Rp 11,227) | Rp 45,077 | 75% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,000 p. (Rp 4,491) | Rp 26,117 | 83% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 5,000 p. (Rp 5,614) | Rp 20,575 | 73% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 3,500 p. (Rp 3,930) | Rp 21,229 | 81% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Rp 350,000 | - |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 7,000 p. (Rp 7,859) | Rp 17,338 | 55% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,500 p. (Rp 2,807) | Rp 12,063 | 77% |
| Housing | 15% | ||
| Housing in Homyel (Belarus) is 15% cheaper than in Jakarta (Indonesia) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | - | Rp 14,125,000 | - |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 200,000 p. (Rp 224,548) | Rp 984,615 | 77% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 50,000 p. (Rp 56,137) | Rp 340,667 | 84% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 5,000,000 p. (Rp 5,613,702) | Rp 5,893,270 | 5% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | - | Rp 1,754,550 | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Rp 39,278 | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 34,167 | - |
| Clothes | 57% | ||
| Clothes in Homyel (Belarus) is 57% cheaper than in Jakarta (Indonesia) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 300,000 p. (Rp 336,822) | Rp 790,909 | 57% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 250,000 p. (Rp 280,685) | Rp 583,333 | 52% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 250,000 p. (Rp 280,685) | Rp 785,900 | 64% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 150,000 p. (Rp 168,411) | Rp 762,069 | 78% |
| Transportation | 24% | ||
| Transportation in Homyel (Belarus) is 24% cheaper than in Jakarta (Indonesia) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 240,000,000 p. (Rp 269,457,686) | Rp 421,714,000 | 36% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,050 p. (Rp 5,670) | Rp 7,467 | 24% |
| monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 250,000 | - |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | Rp 41,612 | - |
| Personal Care | 57% | ||
| Personal Care in Homyel (Belarus) is 57% more expensive than in Jakarta (Indonesia) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 120,000 p. (Rp 134,729) | Rp 33,825 | 298% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 5,000 p. (Rp 5,614) | Rp 34,800 | 84% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Rp 32,200 | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Rp 30,590 | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Rp 17,667 | - |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Rp 14,539 | - |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Rp 80,909 | - |
| Entertainment | 51% | ||
| Entertainment in Homyel (Belarus) is 51% cheaper than in Jakarta (Indonesia) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 60,000 p. (Rp 67,364) | Rp 247,500 | 73% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20,000 p. (Rp 22,455) | Rp 75,790 | 70% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 257,778 | - |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 120,000 p. (Rp 134,729) | Rp 936,364 | 86% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 25,000 p. (Rp 28,069) | Rp 106,154 | 74% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | - | Rp 36,563 | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 5,000 p. (Rp 5,614) | Rp 43,800 | 87% |
| iPod nano 16GB | 2,400,000 p. (Rp 2,694,577) | Rp 2,771,430 | 3% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 2,411 | - |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 100,000 p. (Rp 112,274) | Rp 560,000 | 80% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | - | Rp 14,400 | - |
| TOTAL | 29% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,196 prices entered by 235 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2013.
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Cost of living in Homyel (Belarus) is 29% cheaper than in Jakarta (Indonesia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Rp 58,593,750
in Jakarta
you would need to make just about Rp 41,655,653
(37,101,769 p.)
in Homyel.