Cost of living in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 45% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark)
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| Food | - 48% | |||
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| Food in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 48% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Jakarta | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 57,592 (kr23) | kr125 | - 82% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 59,859 (kr24) | kr72 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 33,737 (kr13) | kr37 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 26,471 (kr11) | kr11 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 31,375 (kr12) | kr31 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 17,862 (kr7) | kr25 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 67,761 (kr27) | kr52 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 51,723 (kr21) | kr18 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 22,115 (kr9) | kr11 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 35,110 (kr14) | kr13 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 341,532 (kr136) | kr81 | + 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 19,404 (kr8) | kr19 | - 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 23,953 (kr10) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 26% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Jakarta | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 21,118,700 (kr8,381) | kr10,293 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 11,278,400 (kr4,476) | kr7,078 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 2,159,360 (kr857) | kr1,303 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 8,341,020 (kr3,310) | kr6,025 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 4,489,560 (kr1,782) | kr4,137 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 1,726,050 (kr685) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 406,331 (kr161) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 4,436,880 (kr1,761) | kr3,019 | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,850,980 (kr735) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 49,741 (kr20) | kr52 | - 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 86,662 (kr34) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 36% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Jakarta | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 848,539 (kr337) | kr781 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 536,985 (kr213) | kr237 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,478,100 (kr587) | kr597 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,417,340 (kr562) | kr1,050 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | - 59% | |||
| Transportation in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 59% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Jakarta | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 501,932,000 (kr199,182) | kr313,684 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 13,107 (kr5.20) | kr12 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 353,225 (kr140) | kr388 | - 64% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Rp 61,164 (kr24) | kr266 | - 91% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 19% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Jakarta | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 22,819 (kr9) | kr58 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 136,404 (kr54) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 335,847 (kr133) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 40,246 (kr16) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 24,509 (kr10) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 40,817 (kr16) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 22,589 (kr9) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 15,222 (kr6) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 109,982 (kr44) | kr181 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 46% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Jakarta | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 293,368 (kr116) | kr380 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 102,442 (kr41) | kr219 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 615,792 (kr244) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 446,628 (kr177) | kr622 | - 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 164,315 (kr65) | kr73 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 44,629 (kr18) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 58,285 (kr23) | kr33 | - 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 7,261,500 (kr2,882) | kr2,962 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,979 (kr0.79) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 473,661 (kr188) | kr255 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 40,216 (kr16) | kr47 | - 66% | |
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TOTAL | - 45% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 113 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2025.
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