Cost of living in Indonesia compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 47% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Indonesia | France | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 64,632 (€3.96) | €19 | - 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 60,696 (€3.72) | €11 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 27,585 (€1.69) | €7 | - 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 21,684 (€1.33) | €1.30 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 29,420 (€1.80) | €4.60 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 18,202 (€1.12) | €3.30 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 65,816 (€4.04) | €8 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 44,338 (€2.72) | €2.96 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 23,243 (€1.43) | €1.90 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 37,779 (€2.32) | €2.02 | + 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 376,939 (€23) | €10 | + 124% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 21,944 (€1.35) | €2.28 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 20,736 (€1.27) | €1.25 | + 2% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 37% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Indonesia | France | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 20,953,000 (€1,285) | €1,569 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 11,167,100 (€685) | €1,241 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 1,054,360 (€65) | €203 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 9,923,360 (€609) | €1,007 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 5,211,980 (€320) | €756 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 555,271 (€34) | €102 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 361,046 (€22) | €28 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 4,110,400 (€252) | €388 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,797,940 (€110) | €89 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 58,625 (€3.60) | €7 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 87,033 (€5.34) | €14 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 28% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Indonesia | France | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 862,192 (€53) | €97 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 470,714 (€29) | €34 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,197,150 (€73) | €93 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,408,570 (€86) | €119 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 52% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Indonesia | France | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 527,419,000 (€32,345) | €27,613 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 11,228 (€0.69) | €1.89 | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 158,658 (€10) | €57 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 44% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Indonesia | France | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 22,717 (€1.39) | €4.32 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 48,531 (€2.98) | €7 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 355,517 (€22) | €30 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 115,732 (€7) | €4.31 | + 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 23,036 (€1.41) | €4.16 | - 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 32,995 (€2.02) | €3.51 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 49,135 (€3.01) | €2.64 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 17,984 (€1.10) | €2.40 | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 87,591 (€5.37) | €21 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 42% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Indonesia | France | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 194,090 (€12) | €47 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 119,744 (€7) | €23 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 3,533,850 (€217) | €65 | + 232% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 487,508 (€30) | €53 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 119,009 (€7) | €11 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 38,686 (€2.37) | €3.81 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 44,445 (€2.73) | €7 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 11,422,800 (€701) | €396 | + 77% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 2,007 (€0.12) | €0.38 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 596,222 (€37) | €33 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 36,260 (€2.22) | €10 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
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Cost of living in Indonesia is 43% cheaper than in France
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