Cost of living in Semarang (Indonesia) is 75% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland)
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Food | - 71% | |||
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Food in Semarang (Indonesia) is 71% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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Semarang | Zurich | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 44,159 (CHF 2.51) | CHF 26 | - 90% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 42,627 (CHF 2.42) | CHF 16 | - 85% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 26,232 (CHF 1.49) | CHF 11 | - 87% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 18,925 (CHF 1.07) | CHF 1.80 | - 40% | |
12 eggs, large | Rp 20,256 (CHF 1.15) | CHF 8 | - 86% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 12,303 (CHF 0.70) | CHF 4.34 | - 84% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 50,044 (CHF 2.84) | CHF 10 | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 27,943 (CHF 1.59) | CHF 3.35 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 20,864 (CHF 1.19) | CHF 2.06 | - 42% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 28,385 (CHF 1.61) | CHF 2.09 | - 23% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 544,282 (CHF 31) | CHF 12 | + 148% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 17,139 (CHF 0.97) | CHF 3.12 | - 69% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 14,793 (CHF 0.84) | CHF 2.07 | - 59% | |
Housing | - 81% | |||
Housing in Semarang (Indonesia) is 81% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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Semarang | Zurich | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 12,339,200 (CHF 701) | CHF 3,923 | - 82% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 6,970,200 (CHF 396) | CHF 2,853 | - 86% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 485,315 (CHF 28) | CHF 284 | - 90% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 8,710,890 (CHF 495) | CHF 2,276 | - 78% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 5,402,900 (CHF 307) | CHF 1,572 | - 80% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 389,939 (CHF 22) | CHF 77 | - 71% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 127,497 (CHF 7) | CHF 51 | - 86% | |
40” flat screen tv | Rp 8,724,730 (CHF 496) | CHF 357 | + 39% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 3,251,220 (CHF 185) | CHF 80 | + 131% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 50,518 (CHF 2.87) | CHF 17 | - 83% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 66,111 (CHF 3.76) | CHF 33 | - 89% | |
Clothes | - 70% | |||
Clothes in Semarang (Indonesia) is 70% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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Semarang | Zurich | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 508,223 (CHF 29) | CHF 123 | - 76% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 360,648 (CHF 20) | CHF 67 | - 70% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 827,324 (CHF 47) | CHF 120 | - 61% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,246,220 (CHF 71) | CHF 191 | - 63% | |
Transportation | - 68% | |||
Transportation in Semarang (Indonesia) is 68% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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Semarang | Zurich | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 552,731,000 (CHF 31,396) | CHF 37,879 | - 17% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 7,415 (CHF 0.42) | CHF 1.82 | - 77% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 214,366 (CHF 12) | CHF 86 | - 86% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 46 | - | |
Personal Care | - 85% | |||
Personal Care in Semarang (Indonesia) is 85% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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Semarang | Zurich | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 17,387 (CHF 0.99) | CHF 15 | - 94% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 95,660 (CHF 5.43) | CHF 24 | - 77% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 212,535 (CHF 12) | CHF 135 | - 91% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 53,342 (CHF 3.03) | CHF 7 | - 58% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 22,163 (CHF 1.26) | CHF 4.58 | - 73% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 16,273 (CHF 0.92) | CHF 5.61 | - 84% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 13,949 (CHF 0.79) | CHF 3.17 | - 75% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Rp 11,230 (CHF 0.64) | CHF 3.16 | - 80% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 45,187 (CHF 2.57) | CHF 55 | - 95% | |
Entertainment | - 78% | |||
Entertainment in Semarang (Indonesia) is 78% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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Semarang | Zurich | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 202,059 (CHF 11) | CHF 61 | - 81% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Rp 88,953 (CHF 5.05) | CHF 35 | - 86% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CHF 160 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 329,155 (CHF 19) | CHF 137 | - 86% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 94,322 (CHF 5.36) | CHF 17 | - 68% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 28,491 (CHF 1.62) | CHF 5.72 | - 72% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 42,341 (CHF 2.41) | CHF 7 | - 67% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 7,416,700 (CHF 421) | CHF 516 | - 18% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 500 (CHF 0.03) | CHF 0.41 | - 93% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 325,706 (CHF 19) | CHF 90 | - 79% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 18,760 (CHF 1.07) | CHF 9 | - 88% | |
TOTAL | - 75% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 356 prices entered by 73 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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