Cost of living in Indonesia compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 43% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Indonesia | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 59,962 (€3.66) | €15 | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 55,395 (€3.38) | €9 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 27,371 (€1.67) | €5.35 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 20,165 (€1.23) | €1.19 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 26,969 (€1.65) | €3.55 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 17,108 (€1.04) | €2.81 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 50,021 (€3.05) | €7 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 42,079 (€2.57) | €2.70 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 22,926 (€1.40) | €1.83 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 35,271 (€2.15) | €0.95 | + 127% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 302,386 (€18) | €7 | + 176% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 19,961 (€1.22) | €1.91 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 18,941 (€1.16) | €1.67 | - 31% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 59% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Indonesia | Germany | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 16,292,300 (€995) | €2,030 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 8,256,070 (€504) | €1,559 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 871,567 (€53) | €209 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 8,332,070 (€509) | €1,297 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 3,724,330 (€227) | €962 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 532,882 (€33) | €190 | - 83% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 345,070 (€21) | €34 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 3,857,190 (€235) | €415 | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,498,840 (€91) | €145 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 70,816 (€4.32) | €10 | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 78,155 (€4.77) | €18 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 35% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Indonesia | Germany | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 560,382 (€34) | €84 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 442,949 (€27) | €37 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,218,390 (€74) | €89 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,398,430 (€85) | €122 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 57% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Indonesia | Germany | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 492,973,000 (€30,094) | €25,798 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 11,374 (€0.69) | €1.97 | - 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 190,182 (€12) | €71 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 57% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Indonesia | Germany | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 36,367 (€2.22) | €11 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 60,467 (€3.69) | €8 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 332,000 (€20) | €84 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 67,999 (€4.15) | €3.66 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 22,412 (€1.37) | €2.54 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 34,558 (€2.11) | €3.81 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 30,035 (€1.83) | €1.63 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 15,580 (€0.95) | €1.56 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 88,350 (€5.39) | €21 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 41% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Indonesia | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 213,417 (€13) | €41 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 110,240 (€7) | €24 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 300,249 (€18) | €139 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 490,881 (€30) | €59 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 92,882 (€5.67) | €11 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 39,821 (€2.43) | €3.45 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 44,788 (€2.73) | €4.06 | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 9,505,300 (€580) | €708 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,816 (€0.11) | €0.10 | + 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 585,606 (€36) | €44 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 36,785 (€2.25) | €8 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Indonesia is 52% cheaper than in Germany
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