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Cost of living in Indonesia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 47% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 68,984 (₨341) | ₨388 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Rp 48,989 (₨242) | ₨255 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 30,274 (₨150) | ₨143 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 19,442 (₨96) | ₨52 | + 86% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 23,198 (₨115) | ₨71 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 15,178 (₨75) | ₨36 | + 106% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 70,887 (₨350) | ₨196 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 40,336 (₨199) | ₨141 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 20,381 (₨101) | ₨25 | + 309% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 31,061 (₨154) | ₨121 | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 452,082 (₨2,235) | ₨856 | + 161% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Rp 18,202 (₨90) | ₨82 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 15,610 (₨77) | ₨33 | + 136% | |
| Housing | + 53% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 53% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 15,003,400 (₨74,160) | ₨30,723 | + 141% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Rp 8,496,820 (₨41,999) | ₨20,608 | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 994,014 (₨4,913) | ₨4,250 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 8,961,230 (₨44,294) | ₨23,713 | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Rp 5,804,040 (₨28,689) | ₨15,161 | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Rp 678,231 (₨3,352) | ₨4,594 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Rp 247,500 (₨1,223) | ₨910 | + 34% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Rp 4,430,410 (₨21,899) | ₨34,176 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,785,720 (₨8,827) | ₨11,451 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 62,053 (₨307) | ₨427 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 64,195 (₨317) | ₨555 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is about the same as in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Rp 693,255 (₨3,427) | ₨2,426 | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Rp 435,770 (₨2,154) | ₨2,918 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 995,985 (₨4,923) | ₨4,101 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,451,840 (₨7,176) | ₨3,316 | + 116% | |
| Transportation | + 60% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 60% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 495,764,000 (₨2,450,494) | ₨869,760 | + 182% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 9,223 (₨46) | ₨79 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 414,327 (₨2,048) | ₨1,289 | + 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 5% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 30,248 (₨150) | ₨153 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 91,743 (₨453) | ₨314 | + 45% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 388,150 (₨1,919) | ₨1,136 | + 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Rp 43,144 (₨213) | ₨276 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 23,875 (₨118) | ₨183 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 38,277 (₨189) | ₨223 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 15,996 (₨79) | ₨125 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 14,884 (₨74) | ₨72 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 99,259 (₨491) | ₨288 | + 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 29% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 217,146 (₨1,073) | ₨1,210 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 99,435 (₨491) | ₨498 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 964,594 (₨4,768) | ₨2,130 | + 124% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 528,401 (₨2,612) | ₨1,823 | + 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 120,406 (₨595) | ₨869 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 48,425 (₨239) | ₨213 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 60,307 (₨298) | ₨228 | + 31% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Rp 7,952,530 (₨39,308) | ₨37,313 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,651 (₨8) | ₨51 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 783,577 (₨3,873) | ₨2,296 | + 69% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Rp 25,084 (₨124) | ₨256 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 30,056 prices entered by 4,135 different people.
Cost of living in Indonesia is 23% more expensive than in India
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