Cost of living in Indonesia compared to Greece
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 47% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Indonesia | Greece | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 62,394 (€3.38) | €17 | - 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 60,225 (€3.26) | €8 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 32,593 (€1.77) | €4.47 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 24,570 (€1.33) | €1.75 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 31,337 (€1.70) | €5.22 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 14,750 (€0.80) | €1.96 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 72,901 (€3.95) | €7 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 45,403 (€2.46) | €2.12 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 22,376 (€1.21) | €1.21 | - 0% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 32,966 (€1.79) | €1.45 | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 344,694 (€19) | €14 | + 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 18,943 (€1.03) | €2.09 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 15,178 (€0.82) | €0.99 | - 17% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 25% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Indonesia | Greece | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 20,348,700 (€1,102) | €1,084 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 11,729,200 (€635) | €728 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 1,724,710 (€93) | €179 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 7,387,200 (€400) | €685 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 4,597,950 (€249) | €480 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 1,423,880 (€77) | €147 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 378,883 (€21) | €21 | - 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 3,205,730 (€174) | €375 | - 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,931,010 (€105) | €125 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 91,402 (€4.95) | €10 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 83,441 (€4.52) | €10 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 35% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Indonesia | Greece | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 651,126 (€35) | €81 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 458,661 (€25) | €29 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,449,070 (€78) | €93 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,296,520 (€70) | €102 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 38% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Indonesia | Greece | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 504,781,000 (€27,336) | €23,869 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 12,092 (€0.65) | €1.85 | - 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 199,904 (€11) | €26 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 58% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Indonesia | Greece | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 22,456 (€1.22) | €4.48 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 96,147 (€5.21) | €9 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 264,826 (€14) | €47 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 66,604 (€3.61) | €5.03 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 26,592 (€1.44) | €4.18 | - 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 33,023 (€1.79) | €4.13 | - 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 27,953 (€1.51) | €2.44 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 21,349 (€1.16) | €2.98 | - 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 84,361 (€4.57) | €13 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 52% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Indonesia | Greece | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 261,890 (€14) | €42 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 96,262 (€5.21) | €17 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 496,791 (€27) | €61 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 397,663 (€22) | €65 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 149,637 (€8) | €11 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 38,785 (€2.10) | €4.40 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 50,891 (€2.76) | €4.77 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 6,922,760 (€375) | €1,025 | - 63% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 2,388 (€0.13) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 433,566 (€23) | €44 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 43,715 (€2.37) | €4.81 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2025.
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Cost of living in Indonesia is 40% cheaper than in Greece
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