- Cost of Living
- Indonesia
- Spain
- Malang
- Alicante
- Comparison
Cost of living in Malang, Indonesia compared to Alicante, Spain
Currency:
Food | - 32% | |||
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Food in Malang (Indonesia) is 32% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 29,397 (€1.72) | €8 | - 78% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Rp 30,762 (€1.80) | €7 | - 73% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 16,043 (€0.94) | €2.90 | - 68% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 13,404 (€0.79) | €0.95 | - 17% | |
12 eggs, large | Rp 21,740 (€1.28) | €1.43 | - 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 8,500 (€0.50) | €1.80 | - 72% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 27,167 (€1.59) | €6 | - 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 19,140 (€1.12) | €1.45 | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 12,188 (€0.71) | €0.89 | - 19% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 31,605 (€1.85) | €0.64 | + 190% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 349,664 (€21) | €3.00 | + 584% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | Rp 13,500 (€0.79) | €1.60 | - 51% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 15,884 (€0.93) | €0.87 | + 7% | |
Housing | - 51% | |||
Housing in Malang (Indonesia) is 51% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 4,830,990 (€283) | €700 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Rp 3,500,000 (€205) | €475 | - 57% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 500,000 (€29) | €84 | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 3,751,080 (€220) | €450 | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Rp 2,833,330 (€166) | €310 | - 46% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Rp 425,000 (€25) | €102 | - 76% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Rp 275,000 (€16) | €37 | - 56% | |
40” flat screen TV | Rp 5,500,000 (€323) | €326 | - 1% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 2,350,000 (€138) | €90 | + 54% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 43,800 (€2.57) | €5.61 | - 54% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €9 | - | |
Clothes | - 35% | |||
Clothes in Malang (Indonesia) is 35% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Rp 350,000 (€21) | €92 | - 78% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Rp 483,221 (€28) | €26 | + 7% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 817,114 (€48) | €75 | - 36% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 350,000 (€21) | €84 | - 76% | |
Transportation | - 35% | |||
Transportation in Malang (Indonesia) is 35% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 327,364,000 (€19,203) | €17,500 | + 10% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 8,751 (€0.51) | €1.19 | - 57% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 222,500 (€13) | €32 | - 60% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €11 | - | |
Personal Care | - 51% | |||
Personal Care in Malang (Indonesia) is 51% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 9,000 (€0.53) | €5.41 | - 90% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €3.35 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 200,468 (€12) | €39 | - 70% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Rp 40,000 (€2.35) | €4.07 | - 42% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 14,091 (€0.83) | €2.52 | - 67% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 30,302 (€1.78) | €2.77 | - 36% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | €1.75 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | Rp 20,000 (€1.17) | €1.71 | - 31% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 72,381 (€4.25) | €12 | - 65% | |
Entertainment | - 38% | |||
Entertainment in Malang (Indonesia) is 38% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 128,319 (€8) | €26 | - 71% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Rp 95,978 (€5.63) | €16 | - 65% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 100,000 (€5.87) | €92 | - 94% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 322,765 (€19) | €30 | - 37% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 77,260 (€4.53) | €7 | - 34% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 22,466 (€1.32) | €1.58 | - 17% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 53,029 (€3.11) | €4.57 | - 32% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Rp 15,000,000 (€880) | €485 | + 82% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,500 (€0.09) | €0.20 | - 56% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 301,515 (€18) | €41 | - 57% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Rp 18,411 (€1.08) | €5.00 | - 78% | |
TOTAL | - 40% |

These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Malang (Indonesia) is 40% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€1,900
in Alicante
you would need to make just about €1,140
(Rp 19,435,741)
in Malang.
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