Cost of living in Indonesia compared to Dominican Republic
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 16% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Indonesia | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 46,670 (RD$ 171) | RD$ 483 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 60,147 (RD$ 221) | RD$ 401 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 27,259 (RD$ 100) | RD$ 197 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 22,140 (RD$ 81) | RD$ 70 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 29,420 (RD$ 108) | RD$ 114 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 18,202 (RD$ 67) | RD$ 80 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 65,816 (RD$ 242) | RD$ 255 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 44,338 (RD$ 163) | RD$ 162 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 23,243 (RD$ 85) | RD$ 88 | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 35,532 (RD$ 130) | RD$ 157 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 357,873 (RD$ 1,314) | RD$ 750 | + 75% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 21,944 (RD$ 81) | RD$ 78 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 20,736 (RD$ 76) | RD$ 48 | + 59% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 6% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Indonesia | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 20,539,400 (RD$ 75,411) | RD$ 52,795 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 10,735,200 (RD$ 39,414) | RD$ 24,788 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 1,054,360 (RD$ 3,871) | RD$ 3,841 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 8,329,670 (RD$ 30,582) | RD$ 24,946 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 4,676,900 (RD$ 17,171) | RD$ 13,799 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 555,271 (RD$ 2,039) | RD$ 1,751 | + 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 405,895 (RD$ 1,490) | RD$ 1,625 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 4,110,400 (RD$ 15,091) | RD$ 24,655 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,797,940 (RD$ 6,601) | RD$ 7,267 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 58,625 (RD$ 215) | RD$ 316 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 87,033 (RD$ 320) | RD$ 1,285 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 10% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Indonesia | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 746,172 (RD$ 2,740) | RD$ 2,888 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 494,843 (RD$ 1,817) | RD$ 2,085 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,256,500 (RD$ 4,613) | RD$ 5,310 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,345,870 (RD$ 4,941) | RD$ 5,295 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 39% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Indonesia | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 553,625,000 (RD$ 2,032,640) | RD$ 878,116 | + 131% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 11,228 (RD$ 41) | RD$ 100 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 197,899 (RD$ 727) | RD$ 2,698 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 43% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Indonesia | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 22,717 (RD$ 83) | RD$ 346 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 48,531 (RD$ 178) | RD$ 626 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 355,517 (RD$ 1,305) | RD$ 1,808 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 115,732 (RD$ 425) | RD$ 469 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 23,036 (RD$ 85) | RD$ 151 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 32,995 (RD$ 121) | RD$ 255 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 49,135 (RD$ 180) | RD$ 144 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 17,984 (RD$ 66) | RD$ 162 | - 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 87,591 (RD$ 322) | RD$ 848 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 19% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Indonesia | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 194,090 (RD$ 713) | RD$ 1,396 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 120,586 (RD$ 443) | RD$ 619 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 3,533,850 (RD$ 12,975) | RD$ 2,731 | + 375% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 419,806 (RD$ 1,541) | RD$ 3,538 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 119,009 (RD$ 437) | RD$ 475 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 37,625 (RD$ 138) | RD$ 219 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 44,445 (RD$ 163) | RD$ 189 | - 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 11,422,800 (RD$ 41,939) | RD$ 22,938 | + 83% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 2,007 (RD$ 7) | RD$ 9 | - 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 460,261 (RD$ 1,690) | RD$ 3,561 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 37,374 (RD$ 137) | RD$ 284 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,586 prices entered by 208 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 03, 2023.
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Cost of living in Indonesia is 20% cheaper than in Dominican Republic
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