Cost of living in Indonesia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 38% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Indonesia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 44,863 (₨248) | ₨373 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 54,330 (₨300) | ₨321 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 27,591 (₨152) | ₨169 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 19,917 (₨110) | ₨58 | + 91% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 25,297 (₨140) | ₨92 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 18,627 (₨103) | ₨39 | + 164% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 55,732 (₨308) | ₨239 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 43,429 (₨240) | ₨154 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 21,967 (₨121) | ₨31 | + 297% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 34,412 (₨190) | ₨169 | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 337,317 (₨1,863) | ₨775 | + 140% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 22,207 (₨123) | ₨89 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 17,971 (₨99) | ₨38 | + 163% | |
| Housing | + 77% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 77% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Indonesia | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 17,957,200 (₨99,183) | ₨40,472 | + 145% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 9,443,920 (₨52,162) | ₨24,259 | + 115% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 528,780 (₨2,921) | ₨5,263 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 7,265,990 (₨40,132) | ₨24,750 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 4,054,970 (₨22,397) | ₨14,691 | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 1,282,180 (₨7,082) | ₨6,007 | + 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 410,662 (₨2,268) | ₨665 | + 241% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 4,056,150 (₨22,403) | ₨29,903 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,358,260 (₨7,502) | ₨11,999 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 56,742 (₨313) | ₨535 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 77,300 (₨427) | ₨428 | - 0% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 13% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Indonesia | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 624,572 (₨3,450) | ₨2,524 | + 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 443,680 (₨2,451) | ₨2,741 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,212,520 (₨6,697) | ₨4,298 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,298,040 (₨7,169) | ₨3,255 | + 120% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 17% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Indonesia | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 535,705,000 (₨2,958,867) | ₨1,326,030 | + 123% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 12,273 (₨68) | ₨105 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 150,291 (₨830) | ₨1,104 | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is about the same as in India | ||||
| Indonesia | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 36,367 (₨201) | ₨138 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 60,467 (₨334) | ₨276 | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 351,050 (₨1,939) | ₨905 | + 114% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 130,123 (₨719) | ₨396 | + 81% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 21,655 (₨120) | ₨223 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 34,558 (₨191) | ₨281 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 30,035 (₨166) | ₨167 | - 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 15,580 (₨86) | ₨98 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 88,350 (₨488) | ₨306 | + 59% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 47% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Indonesia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 216,012 (₨1,193) | ₨1,460 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 104,481 (₨577) | ₨600 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 2,274,680 (₨12,564) | ₨1,500 | + 738% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 383,761 (₨2,120) | ₨1,872 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 162,937 (₨900) | ₨756 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 36,298 (₨200) | ₨217 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 40,791 (₨225) | ₨182 | + 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 12,194,000 (₨67,351) | ₨51,130 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 2,029 (₨11) | ₨1.39 | + 704% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 496,553 (₨2,743) | ₨1,638 | + 67% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 35,528 (₨196) | ₨270 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Indonesia is 39% more expensive than in India
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