- Cost of Living
- Indonesia
- Nigeria
- Malang
- Abuja
- Comparison
Cost of living in Malang, Indonesia compared to Abuja, Nigeria
Currency:
Food | - 27% | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Food in Malang (Indonesia) is 27% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 29,397 (761 ₦) | 1,786 ₦ | - 57% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Rp 30,762 (796 ₦) | 1,707 ₦ | - 53% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 16,043 (415 ₦) | 1,172 ₦ | - 65% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 13,404 (347 ₦) | 710 ₦ | - 51% | |
12 eggs, large | Rp 21,740 (563 ₦) | 707 ₦ | - 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 8,500 (220 ₦) | 987 ₦ | - 78% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 27,167 (703 ₦) | 1,542 ₦ | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 19,140 (495 ₦) | 1,335 ₦ | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 12,188 (315 ₦) | 770 ₦ | - 59% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 31,605 (818 ₦) | 343 ₦ | + 138% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 349,664 (9,048 ₦) | 1,809 ₦ | + 400% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | Rp 13,500 (349 ₦) | 457 ₦ | - 23% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 15,884 (411 ₦) | 427 ₦ | - 4% | |
Housing | - 55% | |||
Housing in Malang (Indonesia) is 55% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 4,830,990 (125,014 ₦) | 536,123 ₦ | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Rp 3,500,000 (90,572 ₦) | 338,039 ₦ | - 73% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 500,000 (12,939 ₦) | 29,672 ₦ | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 3,751,080 (97,069 ₦) | 229,092 ₦ | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Rp 2,833,330 (73,320 ₦) | 114,731 ₦ | - 36% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Rp 425,000 (10,998 ₦) | 20,667 ₦ | - 47% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Rp 275,000 (7,116 ₦) | 9,047 ₦ | - 21% | |
40” flat screen TV | Rp 5,500,000 (142,327 ₦) | 112,350 ₦ | + 27% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 2,350,000 (60,812 ₦) | 26,412 ₦ | + 130% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 43,800 (1,133 ₦) | 922 ₦ | + 23% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 3,256 ₦ | - | |
Clothes | + 5% | |||
Clothes in Malang (Indonesia) is 5% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Rp 350,000 (9,057 ₦) | 7,493 ₦ | + 21% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Rp 483,221 (12,505 ₦) | 11,367 ₦ | + 10% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 817,114 (21,145 ₦) | 17,388 ₦ | + 22% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 350,000 (9,057 ₦) | 22,453 ₦ | - 60% | |
Transportation | - 2% | |||
Transportation in Malang (Indonesia) is 2% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 327,364,000 (8,471,396 ₦) | 4,400,620 ₦ | + 93% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 8,751 (226 ₦) | 145 ₦ | + 56% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 222,500 (5,758 ₦) | 12,239 ₦ | - 53% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 3,181 ₦ | - | |
Personal Care | - 18% | |||
Personal Care in Malang (Indonesia) is 18% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 9,000 (233 ₦) | 1,070 ₦ | - 78% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 2,310 ₦ | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 200,468 (5,188 ₦) | 6,766 ₦ | - 23% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Rp 40,000 (1,035 ₦) | 2,065 ₦ | - 50% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 14,091 (365 ₦) | 683 ₦ | - 47% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 30,302 (784 ₦) | 981 ₦ | - 20% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 388 ₦ | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | Rp 20,000 (518 ₦) | 284 ₦ | + 82% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 72,381 (1,873 ₦) | 1,085 ₦ | + 73% | |
Entertainment | - 6% | |||
Entertainment in Malang (Indonesia) is 6% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 128,319 (3,321 ₦) | 6,234 ₦ | - 47% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Rp 95,978 (2,484 ₦) | 2,944 ₦ | - 16% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 100,000 (2,588 ₦) | 4,000 ₦ | - 35% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 322,765 (8,352 ₦) | 14,329 ₦ | - 42% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 77,260 (1,999 ₦) | 2,220 ₦ | - 10% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 22,466 (581 ₦) | 1,167 ₦ | - 50% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 53,029 (1,372 ₦) | 489 ₦ | + 181% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Rp 15,000,000 (388,164 ₦) | 241,495 ₦ | + 61% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,500 (39 ₦) | 43 ₦ | - 10% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 301,515 (7,802 ₦) | 14,905 ₦ | - 48% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Rp 18,411 (476 ₦) | 342 ₦ | + 39% | |
TOTAL | - 27% |

These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.02588
NGN
/
IDR
Do you live in Abuja? We need your help!
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Davao is 66% cheaper than in Honolulu
- Cost of living in Melbourne is 13% cheaper than in Sydney
- Cost of living in Vancouver is about the same as in Toronto
- Cost of living in Buenos Aires is 64% cheaper than in Caracas
- Cost of living in New York is about the same as in London
- Cost of living in New York is 153% more expensive than in Santo Domingo
- Cost of living in Toronto is 81% more expensive than in Santo Domingo
- Cost of living in Buenos Aires is 28% cheaper than in Montevideo
- Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur is 53% cheaper than in Singapore
- Cost of living in Osaka is 17% cheaper than in Tokyo
Compare other countries
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Tunis (Tunisia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Prishtina (Kosovo)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Georgetown (Penang) (Malaysia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Bhubaneswar (India)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Colombo (Sri Lanka)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Malaga (Spain)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Stuttgart (Germany)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Chiang Mai (Thailand)
Cost of living in Malang (Indonesia) is 27% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,650,000 ₦
in Abuja
you would need to make just about 1,209,834 ₦
(Rp 46,752,160)
in Malang.
Recent Prices Added
- Monthly rent - 900 sqft furnished accommodation in expensive area in Sacramento, California costs $1,525 (1 minute ago)
- Internet connection 300 mbps, 1 month in Melbourne costs AU$70 (23 minutes ago)
- Internet connection 300 mbps, 1 month in Singapore costs SGD $56 (29 minutes ago)
- One-way ticket in public transport in Brasília costs R$ 5.00 (about 1 hour ago)
- Monthly rent - 85 m2 furnished accommodation in expensive area in Grand Cayman costs CI$1,000 (about 1 hour ago)
- Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new in Auckland costs NZ$20,000 (about 1 hour ago)