Cost of living in Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia vs Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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Food | - 41% | |||
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Food in Denpasar, Bali (Indonesia) is 41% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 50,564 (£2.53) | £10 | - 74% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 56,512 (£2.83) | £5.65 | - 50% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 32,989 (£1.65) | £4.17 | - 60% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 24,890 (£1.25) | £0.73 | + 72% | |
12 eggs, large | Rp 23,939 (£1.20) | £2.75 | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 12,693 (£0.64) | £1.92 | - 67% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 88,811 (£4.45) | £5.41 | - 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 29,971 (£1.50) | £1.89 | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 18,346 (£0.92) | £0.81 | + 13% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 25,937 (£1.30) | £2.16 | - 40% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 322,484 (£16) | £7 | + 118% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 16,192 (£0.81) | £1.92 | - 58% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 18,435 (£0.92) | £0.74 | + 24% | |
Housing | - 68% | |||
Housing in Denpasar, Bali (Indonesia) is 68% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 7,034,830 (£352) | £1,367 | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 4,881,590 (£245) | £832 | - 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 921,629 (£46) | £164 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 5,164,500 (£259) | £1,029 | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 3,469,620 (£174) | £915 | - 81% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 678,216 (£34) | £156 | - 78% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 379,594 (£19) | £19 | - 2% | |
40” flat screen tv | Rp 3,864,860 (£194) | £340 | - 43% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,497,530 (£75) | £71 | + 5% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 57,035 (£2.86) | £5.36 | - 47% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 42,660 (£2.14) | £10 | - 78% | |
Clothes | - 29% | |||
Clothes in Denpasar, Bali (Indonesia) is 29% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 626,577 (£31) | £49 | - 36% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 424,307 (£21) | £32 | - 34% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,149,600 (£58) | £54 | + 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 903,017 (£45) | £55 | - 17% | |
Transportation | - 60% | |||
Transportation in Denpasar, Bali (Indonesia) is 60% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 292,099,000 (£14,632) | £22,837 | - 36% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 8,391 (£0.42) | £1.23 | - 66% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 389,066 (£19) | £59 | - 67% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Rp 66,605 (£3.34) | £13 | - 74% | |
Personal Care | - 61% | |||
Personal Care in Denpasar, Bali (Indonesia) is 61% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 18,479 (£0.93) | £2.90 | - 68% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 81,225 (£4.07) | £9 | - 53% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 239,094 (£12) | £75 | - 84% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 91,271 (£4.57) | £2.74 | + 67% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 19,612 (£0.98) | £1.35 | - 27% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 29,564 (£1.48) | £2.57 | - 42% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 17,060 (£0.85) | £1.80 | - 53% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Rp 12,383 (£0.62) | £1.49 | - 58% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 79,741 (£3.99) | £11 | - 63% | |
Entertainment | - 48% | |||
Entertainment in Denpasar, Bali (Indonesia) is 48% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 225,446 (£11) | £23 | - 51% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Rp 112,215 (£5.62) | £22 | - 75% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 402,242 (£20) | £100 | - 80% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 463,027 (£23) | £54 | - 57% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 112,283 (£5.62) | £8 | - 25% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 39,021 (£1.95) | £2.65 | - 26% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 43,884 (£2.20) | £3.79 | - 42% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 7,762,270 (£389) | £295 | + 32% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,316 (£0.07) | £0.20 | - 67% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 531,702 (£27) | £35 | - 24% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 26,161 (£1.31) | £9 | - 86% | |
TOTAL | - 56% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Denpasar, Bali (Indonesia) is 56% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £4,300 in Southend-on-Sea you would need to make just about £1,877 (Rp 37,459,574) in Denpasar, Bali.
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