Cost of living in Yogyakarta (Indonesia) is 31% cheaper than in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan)
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Food | - 29% | |||
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Food in Yogyakarta (Indonesia) is 29% cheaper than in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) | ||||
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Yogyakarta | Kao-hsiung | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 35,002 (70 NT$) | 106 NT$ | - 34% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 46,482 (93 NT$) | 119 NT$ | - 22% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 18,894 (38 NT$) | 66 NT$ | - 43% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 17,092 (34 NT$) | 83 NT$ | - 58% | |
12 eggs, large | Rp 20,715 (42 NT$) | 82 NT$ | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 9,388 (19 NT$) | 99 NT$ | - 81% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 52,419 (105 NT$) | 167 NT$ | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 25,257 (51 NT$) | 100 NT$ | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 20,006 (40 NT$) | 50 NT$ | - 20% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 26,482 (53 NT$) | 42 NT$ | + 26% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 266,316 (536 NT$) | 400 NT$ | + 34% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 17,217 (35 NT$) | 50 NT$ | - 30% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 14,735 (30 NT$) | 30 NT$ | - 1% | |
Housing | - 57% | |||
Housing in Yogyakarta (Indonesia) is 57% cheaper than in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 4,830,080 (9,715 NT$) | 22,487 NT$ | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 2,869,140 (5,771 NT$) | 16,536 NT$ | - 65% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 580,846 (1,168 NT$) | 2,007 NT$ | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 3,489,190 (7,018 NT$) | 21,010 NT$ | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 2,353,350 (4,734 NT$) | 12,526 NT$ | - 62% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 361,870 (728 NT$) | 800 NT$ | - 9% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 163,638 (329 NT$) | 349 NT$ | - 6% | |
40” flat screen tv | Rp 3,899,800 (7,844 NT$) | 13,814 NT$ | - 43% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,319,780 (2,655 NT$) | 2,500 NT$ | + 6% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 34,056 (69 NT$) | 300 NT$ | - 77% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 36,671 (74 NT$) | 400 NT$ | - 82% | |
Clothes | - 15% | |||
Clothes in Yogyakarta (Indonesia) is 15% cheaper than in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 625,652 (1,258 NT$) | 2,247 NT$ | - 44% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 450,420 (906 NT$) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 960,489 (1,932 NT$) | 2,500 NT$ | - 23% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 923,308 (1,857 NT$) | 2,000 NT$ | - 7% | |
Transportation | - 8% | |||
Transportation in Yogyakarta (Indonesia) is 8% cheaper than in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 356,509,000 (717,101 NT$) | 750,000 NT$ | - 4% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 8,124 (16 NT$) | 30 NT$ | - 45% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 180,644 (363 NT$) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Rp 55,312 (111 NT$) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 29% | |||
Personal Care in Yogyakarta (Indonesia) is 29% cheaper than in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 18,859 (38 NT$) | 200 NT$ | - 81% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 20,000 (40 NT$) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 200,000 (402 NT$) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 30,335 (61 NT$) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 17,359 (35 NT$) | 80 NT$ | - 56% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 23,494 (47 NT$) | 75 NT$ | - 37% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 15,650 (31 NT$) | 33 NT$ | - 5% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Rp 11,868 (24 NT$) | 35 NT$ | - 32% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 31,525 (63 NT$) | 300 NT$ | - 79% | |
Entertainment | - 41% | |||
Entertainment in Yogyakarta (Indonesia) is 41% cheaper than in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) | ||||
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Yogyakarta | Kao-hsiung | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 94,926 (191 NT$) | 800 NT$ | - 76% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Rp 76,046 (153 NT$) | 450 NT$ | - 66% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 333,846 (672 NT$) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 321,091 (646 NT$) | 2,500 NT$ | - 74% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 95,998 (193 NT$) | 200 NT$ | - 3% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 28,586 (58 NT$) | 60 NT$ | - 4% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 35,285 (71 NT$) | 100 NT$ | - 29% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 4,741,260 (9,537 NT$) | 12,000 NT$ | - 21% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,287 (2.59 NT$) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 342,978 (690 NT$) | 1,000 NT$ | - 31% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 20,742 (42 NT$) | 100 NT$ | - 58% | |
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TOTAL | - 31% |

These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
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