Cost of living in Indonesia compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 32% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 62,230 (€3.84) | €12 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 52,137 (€3.22) | €8 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 30,582 (€1.89) | €3.88 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 18,388 (€1.14) | €0.96 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 26,104 (€1.61) | €2.87 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 14,341 (€0.89) | €2.40 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 77,272 (€4.77) | €5.61 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 38,806 (€2.40) | €2.44 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 19,485 (€1.20) | €1.59 | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 32,212 (€1.99) | €0.98 | + 104% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 339,997 (€21) | €6 | + 227% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 15,796 (€0.98) | €1.80 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 17,158 (€1.06) | €1.36 | - 22% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 59% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 10,152,500 (€627) | €1,494 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 5,840,050 (€361) | €1,153 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 772,430 (€48) | €183 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 6,942,790 (€429) | €977 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 3,311,200 (€205) | €708 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 502,555 (€31) | €127 | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 285,184 (€18) | €24 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 4,793,310 (€296) | €397 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 2,765,630 (€171) | €85 | + 101% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 69,682 (€4.30) | €5.58 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 51,169 (€3.16) | €14 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 38% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 655,076 (€40) | €86 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 457,119 (€28) | €40 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,076,740 (€67) | €88 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,007,380 (€62) | €121 | - 48% | |
| 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 490,945,000 (€30,322) | €22,624 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 9,156 (€0.57) | €1.42 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 330,672 (€20) | €78 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 54% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 30,938 (€1.91) | €7 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 82,186 (€5.08) | €11 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 280,243 (€17) | €61 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 38,725 (€2.39) | €3.81 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 26,962 (€1.67) | €2.10 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 34,072 (€2.10) | €2.61 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 16,791 (€1.04) | €1.37 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 13,618 (€0.84) | €1.57 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 63,841 (€3.94) | €22 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 38% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 184,270 (€11) | €33 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 105,975 (€7) | €21 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 1,041,000 (€64) | €91 | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 413,601 (€26) | €64 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 152,100 (€9) | €10 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 44,543 (€2.75) | €3.37 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 59,628 (€3.68) | €3.71 | - 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 6,860,790 (€424) | €499 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,635 (€0.10) | €0.11 | - 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 597,783 (€37) | €48 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 24,831 (€1.53) | €7 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2020.
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Cost of living in Indonesia is 47% cheaper than in Germany
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