- Cost of Living
- Indonesia
- United Arab Emirates
- Bekasi
- Abu Dhabi
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bekasi, Indonesia compared to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bekasi (Indonesia) is 37% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 45,000 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 25 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Rp 38,421 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 26 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 30,000 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 11 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 20,000 (Dirham 5.29) | Dirham 8 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 17,000 (Dirham 4.50) | Dirham 11 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | Dirham 6 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Dirham 15 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | Dirham 8 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 23,000 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 9 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Dirham 9 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Dirham 48 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Rp 15,000 (Dirham 3.97) | Dirham 7 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 10,500 (Dirham 2.78) | Dirham 4.56 | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 84% | |||
| Housing in Bekasi (Indonesia) is 84% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 3,000,000 (Dirham 793) | Dirham 13,583 | - 94% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Rp 2,500,000 (Dirham 661) | Dirham 11,205 | - 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 1,500,000 (Dirham 397) | Dirham 260 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 2,000,000 (Dirham 529) | Dirham 7,278 | - 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Rp 1,613,640 (Dirham 427) | Dirham 5,409 | - 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Rp 850,000 (Dirham 225) | Dirham 130 | + 73% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Rp 300,000 (Dirham 79) | Dirham 294 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Rp 6,000,000 (Dirham 1,587) | Dirham 1,665 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 2,000,000 (Dirham 529) | Dirham 521 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 30,000 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 27 | - 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Dirham 42 | - | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Bekasi (Indonesia) is 0% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Rp 500,000 (Dirham 132) | Dirham 231 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Rp 950,000 (Dirham 251) | Dirham 196 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 600,000 (Dirham 159) | Dirham 329 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 600,000 (Dirham 159) | Dirham 355 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Bekasi (Indonesia) is 14% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 213,493,000 (Dirham 56,455) | Dirham 76,866 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 8,500 (Dirham 2.25) | Dirham 1.81 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Dirham 80 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Rp 46,967 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 39 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Bekasi (Indonesia) is 14% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Dirham 18 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Dirham 67 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Dirham 283 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Dirham 26 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 27,500 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 16 | - 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Dirham 17 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Dirham 9 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Dirham 17 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 150,000 (Dirham 40) | Dirham 53 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Bekasi (Indonesia) is 56% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 150,000 (Dirham 40) | Dirham 202 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 56,644 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 70 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 150,000 (Dirham 40) | Dirham 409 | - 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 200,000 (Dirham 53) | Dirham 150 | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Dirham 71 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 62,500 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 15 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Dirham 30 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Dirham 2,094 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 3,000 (Dirham 0.79) | Dirham 0.38 | + 109% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 150,000 (Dirham 40) | Dirham 371 | - 89% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Rp 23,450 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 10 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | - 59% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,303 prices entered by 212 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in Bekasi (Indonesia) is 59% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Dirham 43,000
in Abu Dhabi
you would need to make just about Dirham 17,842
(Rp 67,471,728)
in Bekasi.
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