Cost of living in Surakarta, Indonesia vs Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Russia
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Food | - 26% | |||
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Food in Surakarta (Indonesia) is 26% cheaper than in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (Russia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 28,411 (руб 152) | руб 638 | - 76% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 33,220 (руб 177) | руб 383 | - 54% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 22,983 (руб 123) | руб 155 | - 21% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 17,509 (руб 93) | руб 77 | + 21% | |
12 eggs, large | Rp 28,247 (руб 151) | руб 127 | + 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 7,500 (руб 40) | руб 244 | - 84% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 64,000 (руб 342) | руб 374 | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 28,295 (руб 151) | руб 188 | - 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 19,000 (руб 101) | руб 54 | + 87% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 25,000 (руб 133) | руб 84 | + 58% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 260,000 (руб 1,388) | руб 522 | + 166% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 14,202 (руб 76) | руб 152 | - 50% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 8,667 (руб 46) | руб 38 | + 21% | |
Housing | - 66% | |||
Housing in Surakarta (Indonesia) is 66% cheaper than in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (Russia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 3,000,000 (руб 16,016) | руб 86,072 | - 81% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 2,500,000 (руб 13,347) | руб 65,101 | - 79% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 300,000 (руб 1,602) | руб 7,660 | - 79% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 2,000,000 (руб 10,677) | руб 54,872 | - 81% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 1,500,000 (руб 8,008) | руб 36,701 | - 78% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 200,000 (руб 1,068) | руб 4,660 | - 77% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 233,333 (руб 1,246) | руб 975 | + 28% | |
40” flat screen tv | Rp 6,000,000 (руб 32,032) | руб 33,000 | - 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 3,000,000 (руб 16,016) | руб 6,000 | + 167% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 55,000 (руб 294) | руб 270 | + 9% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 25,000 (руб 133) | руб 400 | - 67% | |
Clothes | - 8% | |||
Clothes in Surakarta (Indonesia) is 8% cheaper than in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (Russia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 827,117 (руб 4,416) | руб 8,116 | - 46% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 852,326 (руб 4,550) | руб 3,578 | + 27% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 790,844 (руб 4,222) | руб 6,427 | - 34% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,017,620 (руб 5,433) | руб 8,000 | - 32% | |
Transportation | + 13% | |||
Transportation in Surakarta (Indonesia) is 13% more expensive than in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (Russia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 362,000,000 (руб 1,932,602) | руб 1,450,000 | + 33% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 7,727 (руб 41) | руб 47 | - 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 334,860 (руб 1,788) | руб 1,256 | + 42% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Rp 63,377 (руб 338) | руб 1,195 | - 72% | |
Personal Care | - 56% | |||
Personal Care in Surakarta (Indonesia) is 56% cheaper than in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (Russia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 82,500 (руб 440) | руб 773 | - 43% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 17,000 (руб 91) | руб 1,728 | - 95% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | руб 1,500 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 25,518 (руб 136) | руб 328 | - 59% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 20,000 (руб 107) | руб 236 | - 55% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 42,716 (руб 228) | руб 274 | - 17% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 9,929 (руб 53) | руб 184 | - 71% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Rp 11,140 (руб 59) | руб 100 | - 41% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 25,000 (руб 133) | руб 1,273 | - 90% | |
Entertainment | - 35% | |||
Entertainment in Surakarta (Indonesia) is 35% cheaper than in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (Russia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 133,333 (руб 712) | руб 3,454 | - 79% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Rp 65,945 (руб 352) | руб 600 | - 41% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 111,059 (руб 593) | руб 5,638 | - 89% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 236,823 (руб 1,264) | руб 4,000 | - 68% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | руб 422 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 51,929 (руб 277) | руб 208 | + 33% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | руб 375 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | руб 36,000 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 2,267 (руб 12) | руб 3.00 | + 303% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 375,000 (руб 2,002) | руб 3,714 | - 46% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 17,935 (руб 96) | руб 133 | - 28% | |
TOTAL | - 33% |

These prices were last updated on January 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Surakarta (Indonesia) is 33% cheaper than in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (Russia)
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