- Cost of Living
- Indonesia
- United Arab Emirates
- Semarang
- Abu Dhabi
- Comparison
Cost of living in Semarang, Indonesia compared to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Semarang (Indonesia) is 19% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 40,744 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 25 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Rp 40,065 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 25 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 27,973 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 11 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 16,849 (Dirham 4.65) | Dirham 7 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 46,333 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 11 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 13,176 (Dirham 3.63) | Dirham 6 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 39,161 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 15 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 25,610 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 8 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 18,000 (Dirham 4.96) | Dirham 9 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 24,205 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 9 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 427,999 (Dirham 118) | Dirham 48 | + 149% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Rp 16,467 (Dirham 4.54) | Dirham 4.94 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 14,454 (Dirham 3.99) | Dirham 4.56 | - 13% | |
| Housing | - 74% | |||
| Housing in Semarang (Indonesia) is 74% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 12,442,400 (Dirham 3,431) | Dirham 13,583 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Rp 7,268,340 (Dirham 2,005) | Dirham 11,205 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 334,308 (Dirham 92) | Dirham 260 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 7,567,860 (Dirham 2,087) | Dirham 7,278 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Rp 4,497,840 (Dirham 1,240) | Dirham 5,409 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Rp 137,500 (Dirham 38) | Dirham 130 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Rp 96,995 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 294 | - 91% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Rp 9,529,700 (Dirham 2,628) | Dirham 1,576 | + 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 4,114,930 (Dirham 1,135) | Dirham 490 | + 132% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 53,499 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 33 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 39,000 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 39 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 46% | |||
| Clothes in Semarang (Indonesia) is 46% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Rp 528,470 (Dirham 146) | Dirham 231 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Rp 323,146 (Dirham 89) | Dirham 196 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 547,799 (Dirham 151) | Dirham 329 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,271,310 (Dirham 351) | Dirham 355 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in Semarang (Indonesia) is 42% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 625,315,000 (Dirham 172,456) | Dirham 76,866 | + 124% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 7,259 (Dirham 2.00) | Dirham 1.81 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 212,739 (Dirham 59) | Dirham 80 | - 27% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Dirham 23 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Semarang (Indonesia) is 69% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 10,196 (Dirham 2.81) | Dirham 22 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 150,000 (Dirham 41) | Dirham 65 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 108,311 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 166 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Rp 35,000 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 33 | - 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 18,750 (Dirham 5.17) | Dirham 18 | - 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 13,971 (Dirham 3.85) | Dirham 18 | - 79% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 14,564 (Dirham 4.02) | Dirham 13 | - 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 10,039 (Dirham 2.77) | Dirham 14 | - 80% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 40,632 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 61 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Semarang (Indonesia) is 60% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 239,201 (Dirham 66) | Dirham 207 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 84,335 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 70 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Dirham 534 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 384,160 (Dirham 106) | Dirham 150 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 79,387 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 57 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 26,057 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 15 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 51,812 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 30 | - 52% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | Rp 1,250,000 (Dirham 345) | Dirham 715 | - 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 500 (Dirham 0.14) | Dirham 0.38 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 344,787 (Dirham 95) | Dirham 371 | - 74% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Rp 17,430 (Dirham 4.81) | Dirham 10 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,533 prices entered by 185 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Semarang (Indonesia) is 51% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Dirham 42,000
in Abu Dhabi
you would need to make just about Dirham 20,716
(Rp 75,116,630)
in Semarang.
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