Cost of living in Semarang, Indonesia vs Lyon, France
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| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Semarang (Indonesia) is 59% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 43,888 (€2.52) | €18 | - 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 43,276 (€2.49) | €10 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 29,725 (€1.71) | €7 | - 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 18,677 (€1.07) | €1.20 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 22,079 (€1.27) | €4.43 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 12,243 (€0.70) | €3.03 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 50,042 (€2.87) | €7 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 28,036 (€1.61) | €2.60 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 21,118 (€1.21) | €1.50 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 29,183 (€1.68) | €2.80 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 366,667 (€21) | €8 | + 176% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 18,299 (€1.05) | €2.32 | - 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 14,692 (€0.84) | €1.05 | - 20% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Semarang (Indonesia) is 50% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 12,270,500 (€705) | €1,337 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 6,935,870 (€398) | €968 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 760,000 (€44) | €119 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 8,579,600 (€493) | €768 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 5,320,750 (€306) | €620 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 1,000,000 (€57) | €84 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 149,323 (€9) | €24 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 8,605,630 (€494) | €463 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 3,133,330 (€180) | €133 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 50,854 (€2.92) | €11 | - 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 66,111 (€3.80) | €17 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 48% | |||
| Clothes in Semarang (Indonesia) is 48% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 507,928 (€29) | €86 | - 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 359,128 (€21) | €33 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 823,944 (€47) | €98 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,237,270 (€71) | €105 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Semarang (Indonesia) is 56% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 538,914,000 (€30,961) | €25,600 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 7,423 (€0.43) | €1.36 | - 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 214,366 (€12) | €64 | - 81% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Rp 59,705 (€3.43) | €17 | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | - 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Semarang (Indonesia) is 65% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 20,000 (€1.15) | €5.21 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 90,000 (€5.17) | €7 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 212,535 (€12) | €25 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 56,147 (€3.23) | €4.63 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 22,264 (€1.28) | €4.56 | - 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 16,405 (€0.94) | €4.21 | - 78% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 13,809 (€0.79) | €2.18 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 11,257 (€0.65) | €2.63 | - 75% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 46,255 (€2.66) | €22 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Semarang (Indonesia) is 64% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 200,194 (€12) | €34 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 88,258 (€5.07) | €22 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €79 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 329,155 (€19) | €65 | - 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 95,483 (€5.49) | €10 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 30,981 (€1.78) | €3.27 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 41,557 (€2.39) | €5.97 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 5,250,000 (€302) | €483 | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 500 (€0.03) | €0.23 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 324,545 (€19) | €46 | - 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 19,562 (€1.12) | €9 | - 87% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 218 prices entered by 47 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Semarang (Indonesia) is 56% cheaper than in Lyon (France)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,900 in Lyon you would need to make just about €1,700 (Rp 29,590,826) in Semarang.
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