Cost of living in Indonesia compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 20% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Indonesia | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 45,378 (Q24) | Q86 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 54,330 (Q29) | Q47 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 27,591 (Q14) | Q29 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 19,722 (Q10) | Q13 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 26,707 (Q14) | Q17 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 18,501 (Q10) | Q12 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 56,542 (Q30) | Q43 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 42,973 (Q23) | Q18 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 22,558 (Q12) | Q10 | + 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 34,959 (Q18) | Q11 | + 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 337,317 (Q177) | Q90 | + 98% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 20,426 (Q11) | Q17 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 17,971 (Q9) | Q8 | + 26% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 6% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Indonesia | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 17,746,200 (Q9,326) | Q6,851 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 9,563,600 (Q5,026) | Q4,195 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 496,641 (Q261) | Q557 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 7,338,660 (Q3,857) | Q5,350 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 4,109,450 (Q2,160) | Q3,253 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 1,211,340 (Q637) | Q410 | + 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 400,530 (Q210) | Q242 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 4,056,150 (Q2,132) | Q3,443 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,358,260 (Q714) | Q662 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 43,866 (Q23) | Q117 | - 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 71,573 (Q38) | Q31 | + 22% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 23% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Indonesia | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 624,572 (Q328) | Q435 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 439,901 (Q231) | Q332 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,212,520 (Q637) | Q721 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,298,040 (Q682) | Q633 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 28% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Indonesia | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 535,705,000 (Q281,529) | Q162,571 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 11,904 (Q6) | Q12 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 150,291 (Q79) | Q278 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 57% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Indonesia | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 36,367 (Q19) | Q43 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 60,467 (Q32) | Q141 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 313,421 (Q165) | Q301 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 130,123 (Q68) | Q33 | + 105% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 19,595 (Q10) | Q38 | - 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 34,558 (Q18) | Q45 | - 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 30,035 (Q16) | Q21 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 15,580 (Q8) | Q17 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 88,350 (Q46) | Q79 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 7% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Indonesia | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 216,012 (Q114) | Q146 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 104,481 (Q55) | Q87 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 2,274,680 (Q1,195) | Q252 | + 374% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 383,761 (Q202) | Q339 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 162,937 (Q86) | Q56 | + 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 36,298 (Q19) | Q30 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 40,791 (Q21) | Q18 | + 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 12,194,000 (Q6,408) | Q4,426 | + 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 2,029 (Q1.07) | Q1.57 | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 496,553 (Q261) | Q322 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 35,528 (Q19) | Q26 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,527 prices entered by 180 different people.
Cost of living in Indonesia is 20% cheaper than in Guatemala
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