Cost of living in Indonesia compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 54% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Indonesia | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 62,394 (€3.23) | €19 | - 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 60,225 (€3.12) | €11 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 32,593 (€1.69) | €5.16 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 24,589 (€1.27) | €1.32 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 31,337 (€1.62) | €4.17 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 14,750 (€0.76) | €2.64 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 72,901 (€3.77) | €6 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 45,403 (€2.35) | €2.75 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 22,376 (€1.16) | €1.84 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 32,966 (€1.71) | €1.07 | + 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 344,694 (€18) | €7 | + 160% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 18,943 (€0.98) | €2.10 | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 15,178 (€0.79) | €1.62 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 52% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Indonesia | Germany | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 20,348,700 (€1,053) | €1,762 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 11,729,200 (€607) | €1,319 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 1,724,710 (€89) | €234 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 7,387,200 (€382) | €1,136 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 4,597,950 (€238) | €850 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 1,423,880 (€74) | €157 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 378,883 (€20) | €26 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 3,205,730 (€166) | €382 | - 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,931,010 (€100) | €100 | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 91,402 (€4.73) | €8 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 83,441 (€4.32) | €16 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 48% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 48% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Indonesia | Germany | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 651,126 (€34) | €84 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 458,661 (€24) | €42 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,449,070 (€75) | €95 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,296,520 (€67) | €150 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 58% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Indonesia | Germany | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 504,781,000 (€26,126) | €27,263 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 12,092 (€0.63) | €1.75 | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 199,904 (€10) | €52 | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | - 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 61% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Indonesia | Germany | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 22,456 (€1.16) | €8 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 96,147 (€4.98) | €8 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 264,826 (€14) | €69 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 66,604 (€3.45) | €4.30 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 26,592 (€1.38) | €2.81 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 33,023 (€1.71) | €3.10 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 27,953 (€1.45) | €1.70 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 21,349 (€1.10) | €1.78 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 84,361 (€4.37) | €22 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 52% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Indonesia | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 261,890 (€14) | €42 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 96,262 (€4.98) | €27 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 496,791 (€26) | €160 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 397,663 (€21) | €61 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 149,637 (€8) | €11 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 38,785 (€2.01) | €4.14 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 50,891 (€2.63) | €4.34 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 6,922,760 (€358) | €585 | - 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 2,388 (€0.12) | €0.09 | + 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 433,566 (€22) | €38 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 43,218 (€2.24) | €9 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2025.
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Cost of living in Indonesia is 53% cheaper than in Germany
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