- Cost of Living
- Indonesia
- Germany
- Comparison
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 68,372 (€3.90) | €11 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Rp 50,591 (€2.89) | €8 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 30,696 (€1.75) | €3.79 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 19,189 (€1.10) | €0.99 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 24,683 (€1.41) | €3.04 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 16,420 (€0.94) | €2.52 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 64,868 (€3.70) | €5.07 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 37,265 (€2.13) | €2.47 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 18,440 (€1.05) | €1.53 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 33,069 (€1.89) | €0.91 | + 108% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 361,213 (€21) | €7 | + 209% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Rp 19,379 (€1.11) | €1.77 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 16,340 (€0.93) | €1.23 | - 24% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 50% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 13,512,000 (€771) | €1,434 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Rp 9,677,710 (€552) | €1,087 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 910,541 (€52) | €175 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 8,553,620 (€488) | €903 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Rp 4,943,740 (€282) | €677 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Rp 619,505 (€35) | €124 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Rp 287,299 (€16) | €23 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Rp 4,860,720 (€277) | €377 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,787,010 (€102) | €95 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 58,356 (€3.33) | €5.23 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 53,383 (€3.05) | €13 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 45% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Rp 615,926 (€35) | €87 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Rp 397,678 (€23) | €35 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 985,125 (€56) | €91 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 828,783 (€47) | €113 | - 58% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 47% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 468,850,000 (€26,765) | €20,485 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 8,840 (€0.50) | €1.40 | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 381,291 (€22) | €73 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 57% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 24,249 (€1.38) | €6 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 88,999 (€5.08) | €9 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 343,185 (€20) | €61 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Rp 45,191 (€2.58) | €3.36 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 23,113 (€1.32) | €2.13 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 33,721 (€1.92) | €2.13 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 14,080 (€0.80) | €1.41 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 13,377 (€0.76) | €1.42 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 92,397 (€5.27) | €20 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 40% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 216,823 (€12) | €32 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 99,441 (€5.68) | €22 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 375,594 (€21) | €128 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 505,534 (€29) | €53 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 133,066 (€8) | €9 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 46,240 (€2.64) | €3.23 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 56,412 (€3.22) | €3.43 | - 6% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Rp 7,884,480 (€450) | €457 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,617 (€0.09) | €0.13 | - 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 565,576 (€32) | €38 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Rp 24,385 (€1.39) | €6 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 22, 2018.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 9,897 prices entered by 1,494 different people.
Cost of living in Indonesia is 45% cheaper than in Germany
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