Cost of living in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 21% cheaper than in Denpasar, Bali (Indonesia)
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| Food | - 26% | |||
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| Food in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 26% cheaper than in Denpasar, Bali (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Jakarta | Denpasar, Bali | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 53,429 | Rp 117,318 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 56,806 | Rp 67,373 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 28,726 | Rp 37,268 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 19,136 | Rp 24,930 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 28,034 | Rp 28,876 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 17,032 | Rp 17,446 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 44,006 | Rp 141,979 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 43,195 | Rp 59,896 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 21,519 | Rp 37,975 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 36,610 | Rp 34,953 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 262,048 | Rp 353,480 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 19,986 | Rp 23,837 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 19,250 | Rp 20,983 | - 8% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 26% cheaper than in Denpasar, Bali (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Jakarta | Denpasar, Bali | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 18,473,000 | Rp 29,241,000 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 10,350,300 | Rp 15,104,600 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 1,955,380 | Rp 1,056,050 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 8,488,000 | Rp 12,822,700 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 3,992,000 | Rp 12,521,800 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 1,656,880 | Rp 617,232 | + 168% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 435,364 | Rp 332,832 | + 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 3,659,920 | Rp 4,125,910 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,732,570 | Rp 1,167,990 | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 53,496 | Rp 63,041 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 86,243 | Rp 82,620 | + 4% | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 42% cheaper than in Denpasar, Bali (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Jakarta | Denpasar, Bali | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 562,106 | Rp 889,377 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 417,125 | Rp 802,924 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,101,210 | Rp 1,336,780 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,250,530 | Rp 2,068,800 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 13% cheaper than in Denpasar, Bali (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Jakarta | Denpasar, Bali | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 455,028,000 | Rp 316,825,000 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 11,909 | Rp 12,618 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 191,328 | Rp 396,378 | - 52% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Rp 57,711 | Rp 104,045 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 19% cheaper than in Denpasar, Bali (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Jakarta | Denpasar, Bali | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 32,137 | Rp 49,796 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 93,930 | Rp 73,097 | + 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 294,957 | Rp 365,021 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 38,294 | Rp 33,231 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 24,278 | Rp 25,833 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 30,238 | Rp 42,427 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 17,671 | Rp 34,659 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 11,580 | Rp 22,170 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 144,950 | Rp 142,450 | + 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Jakarta (Indonesia) is about the same as in Denpasar, Bali (Indonesia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Jakarta | Denpasar, Bali | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 285,382 | Rp 188,777 | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 104,971 | Rp 224,646 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 927,680 | Rp 362,797 | + 156% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 758,345 | Rp 651,946 | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 150,856 | Rp 110,512 | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 46,845 | Rp 39,767 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 60,780 | Rp 46,813 | + 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 7,604,820 | Rp 8,479,240 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,816 | Rp 1,316 | + 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 574,104 | Rp 1,056,440 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 32,291 | Rp 36,393 | - 11% | |
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TOTAL | - 21% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 474 prices entered by 67 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
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