Cost of living in Depok, Indonesia vs Tainan City, Taiwan
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Food | - 48% | |||
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Food in Depok (Indonesia) is 48% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 30,000 (58 NT$) | 164 NT$ | - 65% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 56,982 (111 NT$) | 140 NT$ | - 21% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 21,574 (42 NT$) | 55 NT$ | - 23% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 17,610 (34 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 64% | |
12 eggs, large | Rp 20,164 (39 NT$) | 65 NT$ | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 12,500 (24 NT$) | 73 NT$ | - 67% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 20,000 (39 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 83% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 26,500 (52 NT$) | 108 NT$ | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 14,500 (28 NT$) | 91 NT$ | - 69% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 12,000 (23 NT$) | 45 NT$ | - 48% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 427 NT$ | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 20,000 (39 NT$) | 45 NT$ | - 13% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 10,000 (19 NT$) | 38 NT$ | - 49% | |
Housing | - 19% | |||
Housing in Depok (Indonesia) is 19% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 3,038,380 (5,906 NT$) | 17,359 NT$ | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 12,243 NT$ | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 1,500,000 (2,915 NT$) | 1,812 NT$ | + 61% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 5,045,500 (9,807 NT$) | 10,913 NT$ | - 10% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 1,513,650 (2,942 NT$) | 7,382 NT$ | - 60% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 500,000 (972 NT$) | 795 NT$ | + 22% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | 530 NT$ | - | |
40” flat screen tv | - | 14,258 NT$ | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 3,404 NT$ | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 60,000 (117 NT$) | 221 NT$ | - 47% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 461 NT$ | - | |
Clothes | - 8% | |||
Clothes in Depok (Indonesia) is 8% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 750,000 (1,458 NT$) | 2,037 NT$ | - 28% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 1,033 NT$ | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,137,040 (2,210 NT$) | 2,230 NT$ | - 1% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 2,523 NT$ | - | |
Transportation | - 9% | |||
Transportation in Depok (Indonesia) is 9% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 798,742 NT$ | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 8,050 (16 NT$) | 30 NT$ | - 47% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | 1,015 NT$ | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 253 NT$ | - | |
Personal Care | - 44% | |||
Personal Care in Depok (Indonesia) is 44% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 30,000 (58 NT$) | 246 NT$ | - 76% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 201 NT$ | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 820 NT$ | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 229 NT$ | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 219 NT$ | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 15,000 (29 NT$) | 212 NT$ | - 86% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 8,000 (16 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 84% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Rp 12,000 (23 NT$) | 94 NT$ | - 75% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 40,000 (78 NT$) | 272 NT$ | - 71% | |
Entertainment | - 24% | |||
Entertainment in Depok (Indonesia) is 24% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 70,000 (136 NT$) | 671 NT$ | - 80% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Rp 75,000 (146 NT$) | 556 NT$ | - 74% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 2,218 NT$ | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 1,031 NT$ | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 45,000 (87 NT$) | 275 NT$ | - 68% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 30,000 (58 NT$) | 92 NT$ | - 37% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 20,000 (39 NT$) | 56 NT$ | - 30% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 12,433 NT$ | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,750 (3.40 NT$) | 4.98 NT$ | - 32% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 675,000 (1,312 NT$) | 988 NT$ | + 33% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 21,250 (41 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 57% | |
TOTAL | - 26% |

These prices were last updated on April 13, 2021.
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Cost of living in Depok (Indonesia) is 26% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 57,000 NT$ in Tainan City you would need to make just about 42,368 NT$ (Rp 21,798,427) in Depok.
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