- Cost of Living
- Indonesia
- Germany
- Comparison
Cost of living in Indonesia compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 33% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 69,529 (€4.19) | €11 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Rp 49,729 (€2.99) | €7 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 28,038 (€1.69) | €3.78 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 19,278 (€1.16) | €0.98 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 26,124 (€1.57) | €3.00 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 13,411 (€0.81) | €2.54 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 59,175 (€3.56) | €4.94 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 35,081 (€2.11) | €2.37 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 16,371 (€0.99) | €1.54 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 32,071 (€1.93) | €0.92 | + 109% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 346,821 (€21) | €7 | + 212% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Rp 19,175 (€1.15) | €1.77 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 16,880 (€1.02) | €1.22 | - 17% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 48% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 12,398,000 (€746) | €1,403 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Rp 9,318,540 (€561) | €1,056 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 997,653 (€60) | €170 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 8,407,480 (€506) | €874 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Rp 4,987,280 (€300) | €645 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Rp 669,432 (€40) | €115 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Rp 292,258 (€18) | €23 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Rp 4,627,430 (€279) | €382 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,733,390 (€104) | €97 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 50,567 (€3.04) | €5.19 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 50,809 (€3.06) | €13 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 42% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Rp 566,455 (€34) | €82 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Rp 377,488 (€23) | €35 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,000,120 (€60) | €87 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 920,387 (€55) | €110 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 49% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 435,781,000 (€26,235) | €20,284 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 8,767 (€0.53) | €1.36 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 315,780 (€19) | €72 | - 74% | |
| 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 18,285 (€1.10) | €6 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 73,114 (€4.40) | €8 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 334,309 (€20) | €57 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Rp 35,210 (€2.12) | €3.26 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 21,529 (€1.30) | €2.12 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 32,799 (€1.97) | €2.01 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 11,978 (€0.72) | €1.37 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 12,834 (€0.77) | €1.38 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 85,219 (€5.13) | €20 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 36% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 209,300 (€13) | €32 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 99,268 (€5.98) | €22 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 384,783 (€23) | €120 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 510,262 (€31) | €51 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 124,711 (€8) | €9 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 47,777 (€2.88) | €3.17 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 57,951 (€3.49) | €3.46 | + 1% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Rp 8,197,890 (€494) | €453 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,536 (€0.09) | €0.12 | - 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 581,167 (€35) | €38 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Rp 23,134 (€1.39) | €6 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2018.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 9,661 prices entered by 1,471 different people.
Cost of living in Indonesia is 44% cheaper than in Germany
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