- Cost of Living
- Indonesia
- Portugal
- Jakarta
- Lisbon
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Jakarta (Indonesia) and Lisbon (Portugal)
| Food | 7% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 7% cheaper than in Lisbon (Portugal) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | Rp 47,083 (€3.75) | €7.96 | 53% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Rp 39,717 (€3.16) | €5.45 | 42% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | Rp 19,809 (€1.58) | €3.15 | 50% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 16,412 (€1.31) | €0.66 | 98% |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 20,945 (€1.67) | €2.06 | 19% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 11,245 (€0.90) | €1.32 | 32% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 45,077 (€3.59) | €3.59 | 0% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 26,117 (€2.08) | €1.36 | 53% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 20,575 (€1.64) | €1.25 | 31% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | Rp 21,229 (€1.69) | €0.86 | 96% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 350,000 (€28) | €5.28 | 428% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Rp 17,338 (€1.38) | €1.65 | 16% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 12,063 (€0.96) | €0.92 | 5% |
| Housing | 17% | ||
| Housing in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 17% more expensive than in Lisbon (Portugal) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | Rp 14,125,000 (€1,124) | €875 | 28% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 984,615 (€78) | €96 | 19% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | Rp 340,667 (€27) | €23 | 20% |
| 40” flat screen TV | Rp 5,893,270 (€469) | €581 | 19% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | Rp 1,754,550 (€140) | €103 | 35% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 39,278 (€3.13) | €8.23 | 62% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 34,167 (€2.72) | €6.57 | 59% |
| Clothes | 9% | ||
| Clothes in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 9% more expensive than in Lisbon (Portugal) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | Rp 790,909 (€63) | €85 | 26% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | Rp 583,333 (€46) | €31 | 51% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | Rp 785,900 (€63) | €76 | 17% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | Rp 762,069 (€61) | €74 | 18% |
| Transportation | 28% | ||
| Transportation in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 28% cheaper than in Lisbon (Portugal) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 421,714,000 (€33,572) | €30,012 | 12% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 7,467 (€0.59) | €1.66 | 64% |
| monthly ticket public transport | Rp 250,000 (€19.90) | €39 | 48% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | Rp 41,612 (€3.31) | €7.61 | 56% |
| Personal Care | 37% | ||
| Personal Care in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 37% cheaper than in Lisbon (Portugal) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | Rp 33,825 (€2.69) | €5.80 | 54% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Rp 34,800 (€2.77) | €4.18 | 34% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 32,200 (€2.56) | €3.18 | 20% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 30,590 (€2.44) | €4.52 | 46% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 17,667 (€1.41) | €1.49 | 6% |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 14,539 (€1.16) | €2.58 | 55% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 80,909 (€6.44) | €11.96 | 46% |
| Entertainment | 3% | ||
| Entertainment in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 3% more expensive than in Lisbon (Portugal) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 247,500 (€19.70) | €25 | 22% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 75,790 (€6.03) | €12.13 | 50% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 257,778 (€21) | €42 | 51% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | Rp 936,364 (€75) | €43 | 71% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 106,154 (€8.45) | €6.65 | 27% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 36,563 (€2.91) | €1.65 | 76% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | Rp 43,800 (€3.49) | €2.01 | 73% |
| iPod nano 16GB | Rp 2,771,430 (€221) | €152 | 45% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 2,411 (€0.19) | €0.21 | 10% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | Rp 560,000 (€45) | €59 | 24% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | Rp 14,400 (€1.15) | €4.22 | 73% |
| TOTAL | 5% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2013.
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