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| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Semarang (Indonesia) is 48% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 43,888 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 61 | - 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Rp 43,276 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 28 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 29,725 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 19 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 18,677 (Dirham 4.89) | Dirham 6 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 22,079 (Dirham 5.78) | Dirham 16 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 12,243 (Dirham 3.20) | Dirham 8 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 50,042 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 26 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 28,036 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 10 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 21,118 (Dirham 5.53) | Dirham 5.02 | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 29,183 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 14 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 366,667 (Dirham 96) | Dirham 96 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Rp 18,299 (Dirham 4.79) | Dirham 9 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 14,692 (Dirham 3.84) | Dirham 3.15 | + 22% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Semarang (Indonesia) is 63% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 12,270,500 (Dirham 3,211) | Dirham 7,801 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Rp 6,935,870 (Dirham 1,815) | Dirham 6,899 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 760,000 (Dirham 199) | Dirham 607 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 8,579,600 (Dirham 2,245) | Dirham 5,730 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Rp 5,320,750 (Dirham 1,392) | Dirham 3,816 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Rp 1,000,000 (Dirham 262) | Dirham 328 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Rp 149,323 (Dirham 39) | Dirham 291 | - 87% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Rp 8,605,630 (Dirham 2,252) | Dirham 1,598 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 3,133,330 (Dirham 820) | Dirham 478 | + 71% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 50,854 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 44 | - 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 66,111 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 37 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | - 52% | |||
| Clothes in Semarang (Indonesia) is 52% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Rp 507,928 (Dirham 133) | Dirham 248 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Rp 359,128 (Dirham 94) | Dirham 211 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 823,944 (Dirham 216) | Dirham 443 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,237,270 (Dirham 324) | Dirham 596 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Semarang (Indonesia) is about the same as in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 565,781,000 (Dirham 148,063) | Dirham 92,006 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 7,423 (Dirham 1.94) | Dirham 2.31 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 240,850 (Dirham 63) | Dirham 107 | - 41% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Rp 59,705 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 24 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | - 71% | |||
| Personal Care in Semarang (Indonesia) is 71% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 20,000 (Dirham 5.23) | Dirham 17 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 90,000 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 64 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 212,535 (Dirham 56) | Dirham 278 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Rp 56,147 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 23 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 22,264 (Dirham 5.83) | Dirham 14 | - 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 16,405 (Dirham 4.29) | Dirham 23 | - 82% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 13,809 (Dirham 3.61) | Dirham 10 | - 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 11,257 (Dirham 2.95) | Dirham 14 | - 79% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 46,255 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 76 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 73% | |||
| Entertainment in Semarang (Indonesia) is 73% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 200,194 (Dirham 52) | Dirham 198 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 88,258 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 86 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Dirham 376 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 329,155 (Dirham 86) | Dirham 386 | - 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 95,483 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 60 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 30,981 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 27 | - 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 41,557 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 44 | - 76% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Rp 5,250,000 (Dirham 1,374) | Dirham 2,632 | - 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 500 (Dirham 0.13) | Dirham 0.78 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 324,545 (Dirham 85) | Dirham 505 | - 83% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Rp 19,562 (Dirham 5.12) | Dirham 22 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 487 prices entered by 88 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2019.
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Cost of living in Semarang (Indonesia) is 53% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require Dirham 24,000 in Abu Dhabi you would need to make just about Dirham 11,295 (Rp 43,160,149) in Semarang.
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