Cost of living in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 47% cheaper than in Wilmington, Delaware (United States)
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| Food | - 49% | |||
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| Food in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 49% cheaper than in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) | ||||
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| Jakarta | Wilmington, Delaware | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 43,884 ($2.96) | $18 | - 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 55,244 ($3.72) | $8 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 29,271 ($1.97) | $4.51 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 19,500 ($1.31) | $1.17 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 28,202 ($1.90) | $3.72 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 18,791 ($1.27) | $4.47 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 41,558 ($2.80) | $6 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 43,792 ($2.95) | $3.73 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 21,979 ($1.48) | $1.68 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 34,958 ($2.36) | $3.75 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 327,283 ($22) | $14 | + 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 19,986 ($1.35) | $2.17 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 18,031 ($1.21) | $2.00 | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 48% cheaper than in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) | ||||
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| Jakarta | Wilmington, Delaware | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 19,409,900 ($1,308) | $1,753 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 9,991,700 ($673) | $1,235 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 1,955,380 ($132) | $204 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 7,853,500 ($529) | $1,288 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 4,160,400 ($280) | $961 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 1,656,880 ($112) | $135 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 446,285 ($30) | $63 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 3,659,920 ($247) | $305 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,732,570 ($117) | $89 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 53,496 ($3.60) | $11 | - 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 86,243 ($5.81) | $24 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 21% cheaper than in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) | ||||
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| Jakarta | Wilmington, Delaware | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 629,778 ($42) | $50 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 461,919 ($31) | $46 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,192,500 ($80) | $74 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,301,960 ($88) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 60% cheaper than in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) | ||||
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| Jakarta | Wilmington, Delaware | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 535,705,000 ($36,089) | $22,316 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 12,800 ($0.86) | $0.81 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 150,822 ($10) | $83 | - 88% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Rp 46,876 ($3.16) | $24 | - 87% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 4% cheaper than in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) | ||||
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| Jakarta | Wilmington, Delaware | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 32,137 ($2.16) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 93,930 ($6) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 318,174 ($21) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 38,294 ($2.58) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 24,278 ($1.64) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 30,238 ($2.04) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 17,671 ($1.19) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 11,580 ($0.78) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 144,950 ($10) | $21 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 38% cheaper than in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Jakarta | Wilmington, Delaware | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 285,382 ($19) | $46 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 106,817 ($7) | $22 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 927,680 ($62) | $183 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 365,119 ($25) | $80 | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 150,856 ($10) | $9 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 48,221 ($3.25) | $5.01 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 38,053 ($2.56) | $5.10 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 7,604,820 ($512) | $428 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 2,029 ($0.14) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 615,922 ($41) | $37 | + 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 34,048 ($2.29) | $8 | - 71% | |
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TOTAL | - 47% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 275 prices entered by 46 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 09, 2023.
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