- Cost of Living
- Indonesia
- Egypt
- Surakarta
- Al Mansurah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Surakarta, Indonesia compared to Al Mansurah, Egypt
Currency:
Food | + 47% | |||
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Food in Surakarta (Indonesia) is 47% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 28,411 (E£ 36) | E£ 60 | - 40% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Rp 33,220 (E£ 42) | E£ 42 | + 1% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 22,983 (E£ 29) | E£ 28 | + 3% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 17,509 (E£ 22) | E£ 11 | + 95% | |
12 eggs, large | Rp 28,247 (E£ 36) | E£ 13 | + 169% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 7,500 (E£ 9) | E£ 5.42 | + 75% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 64,000 (E£ 81) | E£ 13 | + 507% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 23,250 (E£ 29) | E£ 18 | + 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 19,000 (E£ 24) | E£ 6 | + 284% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 25,000 (E£ 32) | E£ 25 | + 27% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 260,000 (E£ 329) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | Rp 15,500 (E£ 20) | E£ 8 | + 159% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 8,667 (E£ 11) | E£ 3.73 | + 194% | |
Housing | + 8% | |||
Housing in Surakarta (Indonesia) is 8% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 3,000,000 (E£ 3,795) | E£ 4,000 | - 5% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Rp 2,500,000 (E£ 3,163) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 300,000 (E£ 380) | E£ 350 | + 8% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 2,000,000 (E£ 2,530) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Rp 1,500,000 (E£ 1,898) | E£ 1,500 | + 27% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Rp 200,000 (E£ 253) | E£ 1,000 | - 75% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Rp 233,333 (E£ 295) | E£ 168 | + 75% | |
40” flat screen TV | Rp 6,000,000 (E£ 7,591) | E£ 3,000 | + 153% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 3,000,000 (E£ 3,795) | E£ 1,200 | + 216% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 55,000 (E£ 70) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 25,000 (E£ 32) | E£ 38 | - 16% | |
Clothes | + 90% | |||
Clothes in Surakarta (Indonesia) is 90% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Rp 678,902 (E£ 859) | E£ 400 | + 115% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Rp 852,326 (E£ 1,078) | E£ 533 | + 102% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 790,844 (E£ 1,001) | E£ 857 | + 17% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,017,620 (E£ 1,287) | E£ 800 | + 61% | |
Transportation | + 9% | |||
Transportation in Surakarta (Indonesia) is 9% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 362,000,000 (E£ 457,969) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 7,400 (E£ 9) | E£ 3.67 | + 155% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 209,535 (E£ 265) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Rp 63,633 (E£ 81) | E£ 52 | + 54% | |
Personal Care | - 3% | |||
Personal Care in Surakarta (Indonesia) is 3% cheaper than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 82,500 (E£ 104) | E£ 27 | + 287% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 17,000 (E£ 22) | E£ 50 | - 57% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | E£ 100 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Rp 25,518 (E£ 32) | E£ 50 | - 35% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 20,000 (E£ 25) | E£ 34 | - 26% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 42,716 (E£ 54) | E£ 25 | + 116% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 9,929 (E£ 13) | E£ 30 | - 58% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Rp 11,140 (E£ 14) | E£ 13 | + 13% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 25,000 (E£ 32) | E£ 50 | - 37% | |
Entertainment | + 11% | |||
Entertainment in Surakarta (Indonesia) is 11% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 133,333 (E£ 169) | E£ 160 | + 5% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Rp 65,945 (E£ 83) | E£ 60 | + 39% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 111,059 (E£ 141) | E£ 120 | + 17% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 312,717 (E£ 396) | E£ 350 | + 13% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | E£ 25 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 51,929 (E£ 66) | E£ 15 | + 338% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 2,267 (E£ 2.87) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 375,000 (E£ 474) | E£ 300 | + 58% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Rp 14,659 (E£ 19) | E£ 40 | - 54% | |
TOTAL | + 19% |

These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Surakarta (Indonesia) is 19% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 15,435
(Rp 12,200,387)
in Surakarta
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 13,000
in Al Mansurah.
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