Cost of living in Jakarta, Indonesia vs San Martin de los Andes, Argentina

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Food | + 83% | |||
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Food in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 83% more expensive than in San Martin de los Andes (Argentina) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 48,521 (ARS $310) | ARS $432 | - 28% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 50,048 (ARS $320) | ARS $232 | + 38% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 35,604 (ARS $227) | ARS $65 | + 250% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 21,105 (ARS $135) | ARS $47 | + 185% | |
12 eggs, large | Rp 29,182 (ARS $186) | ARS $140 | + 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 17,274 (ARS $110) | ARS $83 | + 32% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 58,678 (ARS $375) | ARS $282 | + 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 38,290 (ARS $245) | ARS $115 | + 113% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 20,155 (ARS $129) | ARS $79 | + 64% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 36,318 (ARS $232) | ARS $84 | + 177% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 281,353 (ARS $1,798) | ARS $260 | + 592% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 16,725 (ARS $107) | ARS $95 | + 12% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 16,194 (ARS $103) | ARS $32 | + 219% | |
Housing | + 66% | |||
Housing in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 66% more expensive than in San Martin de los Andes (Argentina) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 16,664,000 (ARS $106,473) | ARS $25,326 | + 320% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 10,131,200 (ARS $64,733) | ARS $19,225 | + 237% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 1,958,790 (ARS $12,516) | ARS $5,142 | + 143% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 6,473,890 (ARS $41,364) | ARS $30,000 | + 38% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 4,190,770 (ARS $26,777) | ARS $20,000 | + 34% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 1,188,710 (ARS $7,595) | ARS $15,000 | - 49% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 230,743 (ARS $1,474) | ARS $1,634 | - 10% | |
40” flat screen tv | Rp 4,268,180 (ARS $27,271) | ARS $19,884 | + 37% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,654,310 (ARS $10,570) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 55,530 (ARS $355) | ARS $420 | - 16% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 68,201 (ARS $436) | ARS $189 | + 130% | |
Clothes | + 30% | |||
Clothes in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 30% more expensive than in San Martin de los Andes (Argentina) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 692,283 (ARS $4,423) | ARS $1,427 | + 210% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 441,657 (ARS $2,822) | ARS $2,899 | - 3% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,175,240 (ARS $7,509) | ARS $3,768 | + 99% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,195,800 (ARS $7,640) | ARS $5,887 | + 30% | |
Transportation | + 39% | |||
Transportation in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 39% more expensive than in San Martin de los Andes (Argentina) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 476,960,000 (ARS $3,047,502) | ARS $1,440,870 | + 112% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 8,894 (ARS $57) | ARS $39 | + 46% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 298,966 (ARS $1,910) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Rp 46,262 (ARS $296) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 0% | |||
Personal Care in Jakarta (Indonesia) is about the same as in San Martin de los Andes (Argentina) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 27,935 (ARS $178) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 87,053 (ARS $556) | ARS $178 | + 212% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 319,083 (ARS $2,039) | ARS $601 | + 239% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 40,395 (ARS $258) | ARS $440 | - 41% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 22,462 (ARS $144) | ARS $273 | - 47% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 42,758 (ARS $273) | ARS $192 | + 42% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 17,796 (ARS $114) | ARS $132 | - 14% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Rp 10,969 (ARS $70) | ARS $117 | - 40% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 93,244 (ARS $596) | ARS $1,000 | - 40% | |
Entertainment | + 63% | |||
Entertainment in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 63% more expensive than in San Martin de los Andes (Argentina) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 217,424 (ARS $1,389) | ARS $1,000 | + 39% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Rp 103,534 (ARS $662) | ARS $600 | + 10% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 1,264,770 (ARS $8,081) | ARS $60 | + 13369% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 372,663 (ARS $2,381) | ARS $1,394 | + 71% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 171,286 (ARS $1,094) | ARS $30 | + 3548% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 34,549 (ARS $221) | ARS $150 | + 47% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 49,205 (ARS $314) | ARS $85 | + 270% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 7,238,180 (ARS $46,248) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,833 (ARS $12) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 716,425 (ARS $4,578) | ARS $1,094 | + 318% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 27,279 (ARS $174) | ARS $150 | + 16% | |
TOTAL | + 54% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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Cost of living in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 54% more expensive than in San Martin de los Andes (Argentina)
For example, you would need at least ARS $123,299 (Rp 19,297,419) in Jakarta to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ARS $80,000 in San Martin de los Andes.
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