Cost of living in Indonesia compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 35% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 48,150 (€2.79) | €12 | - 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 54,894 (€3.19) | €8 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 30,099 (€1.75) | €3.63 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 20,570 (€1.19) | €0.99 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 25,479 (€1.48) | €2.98 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 16,222 (€0.94) | €2.65 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 59,701 (€3.46) | €5.08 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 37,956 (€2.20) | €2.40 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 19,374 (€1.12) | €1.53 | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 34,923 (€2.03) | €0.90 | + 124% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 356,233 (€21) | €7 | + 202% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 19,537 (€1.13) | €1.75 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 19,724 (€1.14) | €1.30 | - 12% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 46% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 17,274,900 (€1,003) | €1,456 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 10,375,400 (€602) | €1,205 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 1,245,580 (€72) | €170 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 6,604,130 (€383) | €926 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 3,901,590 (€226) | €694 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 813,523 (€47) | €121 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 354,270 (€21) | €27 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 4,471,440 (€259) | €369 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 2,299,770 (€133) | €100 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 60,481 (€3.51) | €6 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 67,068 (€3.89) | €15 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 35% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 655,630 (€38) | €74 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 423,397 (€25) | €35 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,205,370 (€70) | €86 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,178,320 (€68) | €115 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 53% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 479,902,000 (€27,851) | €22,547 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 8,988 (€0.52) | €1.32 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 237,123 (€14) | €71 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 53% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 23,300 (€1.35) | €6 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 87,183 (€5.06) | €9 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 254,843 (€15) | €50 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 49,080 (€2.85) | €2.85 | - 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 19,454 (€1.13) | €2.05 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 36,205 (€2.10) | €2.12 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 18,007 (€1.05) | €1.36 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 11,130 (€0.65) | €1.56 | - 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 86,706 (€5.03) | €20 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 42% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 166,095 (€10) | €37 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 104,958 (€6) | €22 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 520,784 (€30) | €124 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 388,033 (€23) | €56 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 111,803 (€6) | €8 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 35,619 (€2.07) | €3.34 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 47,498 (€2.76) | €3.67 | - 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 9,239,130 (€536) | €486 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,799 (€0.10) | €0.12 | - 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 579,157 (€34) | €36 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 28,660 (€1.66) | €7 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2021.
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Cost of living in Indonesia is 45% cheaper than in Germany
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