Cost of living in Indonesia compared to Ethiopia
Currency:
Food | - 28% | |||
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Food in Indonesia is 28% cheaper than in Ethiopia | ||||
Indonesia | Ethiopia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 51,111 (186 Birr) | 604 Birr | - 69% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 61,877 (225 Birr) | 333 Birr | - 32% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 30,423 (110 Birr) | 391 Birr | - 72% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 22,265 (81 Birr) | 107 Birr | - 25% | |
12 eggs, large | Rp 28,853 (105 Birr) | 156 Birr | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 17,001 (62 Birr) | 54 Birr | + 14% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 65,310 (237 Birr) | 317 Birr | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 46,717 (170 Birr) | 254 Birr | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 20,220 (73 Birr) | 113 Birr | - 35% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 35,818 (130 Birr) | 138 Birr | - 6% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 361,559 (1,313 Birr) | 168 Birr | + 683% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 21,133 (77 Birr) | 62 Birr | + 23% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 20,433 (74 Birr) | 81 Birr | - 8% | |
Housing | - 14% | |||
Housing in Indonesia is 14% cheaper than in Ethiopia | ||||
Indonesia | Ethiopia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 22,706,200 (82,464 Birr) | 81,729 Birr | + 1% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 12,226,400 (44,404 Birr) | 59,759 Birr | - 26% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 1,735,350 (6,302 Birr) | 5,660 Birr | + 11% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 9,185,280 (33,359 Birr) | 53,015 Birr | - 37% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 4,750,620 (17,253 Birr) | 28,558 Birr | - 40% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 1,250,250 (4,541 Birr) | 4,458 Birr | + 2% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 355,074 (1,290 Birr) | 981 Birr | + 31% | |
40” flat screen tv | Rp 3,775,180 (13,711 Birr) | 36,043 Birr | - 62% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,744,390 (6,335 Birr) | 12,406 Birr | - 49% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 56,362 (205 Birr) | 260 Birr | - 21% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 90,892 (330 Birr) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 9% | |||
Clothes in Indonesia is 9% more expensive than in Ethiopia | ||||
Indonesia | Ethiopia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 737,605 (2,679 Birr) | 2,750 Birr | - 3% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 511,282 (1,857 Birr) | 1,748 Birr | + 6% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,342,120 (4,874 Birr) | 4,965 Birr | - 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,400,490 (5,086 Birr) | 2,469 Birr | + 106% | |
Transportation | - 7% | |||
Transportation in Indonesia is 7% cheaper than in Ethiopia | ||||
Indonesia | Ethiopia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 527,598,000 (1,916,120 Birr) | 1,800,000 Birr | + 6% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 12,409 (45 Birr) | 78 Birr | - 42% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 230,891 (839 Birr) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 80% | |||
Personal Care in Indonesia is 80% cheaper than in Ethiopia | ||||
Indonesia | Ethiopia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 27,948 (102 Birr) | 1,000 Birr | - 90% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 35,309 (128 Birr) | 3,000 Birr | - 96% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 328,198 (1,192 Birr) | 2,574 Birr | - 54% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 114,524 (416 Birr) | 60 Birr | + 593% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 23,749 (86 Birr) | 466 Birr | - 81% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 34,773 (126 Birr) | 622 Birr | - 80% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 33,895 (123 Birr) | 336 Birr | - 63% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Rp 9,939 (36 Birr) | 147 Birr | - 75% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 114,835 (417 Birr) | 565 Birr | - 26% | |
Entertainment | - 38% | |||
Entertainment in Indonesia is 38% cheaper than in Ethiopia | ||||
Indonesia | Ethiopia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 209,471 (761 Birr) | 2,970 Birr | - 74% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Rp 119,365 (434 Birr) | 295 Birr | + 47% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 400,000 (1,453 Birr) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 432,378 (1,570 Birr) | 2,690 Birr | - 42% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 157,306 (571 Birr) | 363 Birr | + 57% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 40,476 (147 Birr) | 123 Birr | + 20% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 57,564 (209 Birr) | 72 Birr | + 192% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 10,732,200 (38,977 Birr) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,881 (7 Birr) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 501,142 (1,820 Birr) | 2,509 Birr | - 27% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 36,781 (134 Birr) | 2,035 Birr | - 93% | |
TOTAL | - 27% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,034 prices entered by 135 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
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Cost of living in Indonesia is 27% cheaper than in Ethiopia
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