Cost of living in Yogyakarta (Indonesia) is 34% cheaper than in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan)
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| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Yogyakarta (Indonesia) is 25% cheaper than in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Yogyakarta | Kao-hsiung | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 35,002 (68 NT$) | 80 NT$ | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 46,482 (90 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 18,894 (36 NT$) | 66 NT$ | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 17,092 (33 NT$) | 80 NT$ | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 20,715 (40 NT$) | 40 NT$ | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 9,388 (18 NT$) | 99 NT$ | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 52,419 (101 NT$) | 167 NT$ | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 25,257 (49 NT$) | 100 NT$ | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 20,006 (39 NT$) | 50 NT$ | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 26,482 (51 NT$) | 42 NT$ | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 266,316 (514 NT$) | 400 NT$ | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 17,217 (33 NT$) | 49 NT$ | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 14,735 (28 NT$) | 30 NT$ | - 5% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Yogyakarta (Indonesia) is 57% cheaper than in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Yogyakarta | Kao-hsiung | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 4,830,080 (9,329 NT$) | 22,500 NT$ | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 2,869,140 (5,541 NT$) | 16,500 NT$ | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 580,846 (1,122 NT$) | 2,000 NT$ | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 3,489,190 (6,739 NT$) | 21,000 NT$ | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 2,353,350 (4,545 NT$) | 12,500 NT$ | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 361,870 (699 NT$) | 800 NT$ | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 163,638 (316 NT$) | 350 NT$ | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 6,262,220 (12,094 NT$) | 13,750 NT$ | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,319,780 (2,549 NT$) | 2,500 NT$ | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 34,056 (66 NT$) | 300 NT$ | - 78% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 36,671 (71 NT$) | 400 NT$ | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Yogyakarta (Indonesia) is 18% cheaper than in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Yogyakarta | Kao-hsiung | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 625,652 (1,208 NT$) | 2,250 NT$ | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 450,420 (870 NT$) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 960,489 (1,855 NT$) | 2,500 NT$ | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 923,308 (1,783 NT$) | 2,000 NT$ | - 11% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Yogyakarta (Indonesia) is 12% cheaper than in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Yogyakarta | Kao-hsiung | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 360,945,000 (697,106 NT$) | 750,000 NT$ | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 8,124 (16 NT$) | 30 NT$ | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 180,644 (349 NT$) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Rp 46,758 (90 NT$) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Yogyakarta (Indonesia) is 31% cheaper than in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Yogyakarta | Kao-hsiung | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 19,723 (38 NT$) | 200 NT$ | - 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 16,128 (31 NT$) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 200,000 (386 NT$) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 30,335 (59 NT$) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 17,359 (34 NT$) | 80 NT$ | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 23,494 (45 NT$) | 75 NT$ | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 15,747 (30 NT$) | 33 NT$ | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 11,868 (23 NT$) | 35 NT$ | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 33,971 (66 NT$) | 300 NT$ | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Yogyakarta (Indonesia) is 45% cheaper than in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Yogyakarta | Kao-hsiung | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 111,714 (216 NT$) | 800 NT$ | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 76,046 (147 NT$) | 450 NT$ | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 333,846 (645 NT$) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 321,091 (620 NT$) | 2,500 NT$ | - 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 95,998 (185 NT$) | 200 NT$ | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 28,586 (55 NT$) | 60 NT$ | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 35,285 (68 NT$) | 100 NT$ | - 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 4,729,130 (9,134 NT$) | 12,000 NT$ | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,254 (2.42 NT$) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 342,978 (662 NT$) | 1,000 NT$ | - 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 20,742 (40 NT$) | 100 NT$ | - 60% | |
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TOTAL | - 34% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 29, 2021.
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