Cost of living in Indonesia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 49% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 48,150 (₨249) | ₨342 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 54,894 (₨284) | ₨293 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 30,099 (₨156) | ₨140 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 20,570 (₨106) | ₨52 | + 103% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 25,479 (₨132) | ₨75 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 16,222 (₨84) | ₨37 | + 127% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 59,701 (₨309) | ₨233 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 37,956 (₨196) | ₨149 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 19,374 (₨100) | ₨32 | + 217% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 34,923 (₨181) | ₨137 | + 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 356,233 (₨1,842) | ₨717 | + 157% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 19,537 (₨101) | ₨86 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 19,724 (₨102) | ₨35 | + 188% | |
| Housing | + 103% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 103% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 17,274,900 (₨89,310) | ₨33,225 | + 169% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 10,375,400 (₨53,640) | ₨19,978 | + 168% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 1,245,580 (₨6,440) | ₨4,391 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 6,604,130 (₨34,143) | ₨18,098 | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 3,901,590 (₨20,171) | ₨11,868 | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 813,523 (₨4,206) | ₨3,639 | + 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 354,270 (₨1,832) | ₨712 | + 157% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 4,471,440 (₨23,117) | ₨29,862 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 2,299,770 (₨11,890) | ₨10,869 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 60,481 (₨313) | ₨398 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 67,068 (₨347) | ₨220 | + 58% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 14% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 655,630 (₨3,390) | ₨2,376 | + 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 423,397 (₨2,189) | ₨2,495 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,205,370 (₨6,232) | ₨3,665 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,178,320 (₨6,092) | ₨2,737 | + 123% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 33% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 479,902,000 (₨2,481,051) | ₨943,208 | + 163% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 8,988 (₨46) | ₨83 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 237,123 (₨1,226) | ₨1,167 | + 5% | |
| 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 23,300 (₨120) | ₨99 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 87,183 (₨451) | ₨216 | + 108% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 254,843 (₨1,318) | ₨630 | + 109% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 49,080 (₨254) | ₨319 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 19,454 (₨101) | ₨170 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 36,205 (₨187) | ₨260 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 18,007 (₨93) | ₨139 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 11,130 (₨58) | ₨72 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 86,706 (₨448) | ₨216 | + 108% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 26% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 166,095 (₨859) | ₨1,196 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 104,958 (₨543) | ₨478 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 520,784 (₨2,692) | ₨1,591 | + 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 388,033 (₨2,006) | ₨1,484 | + 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 111,803 (₨578) | ₨517 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 35,619 (₨184) | ₨180 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 47,498 (₨246) | ₨187 | + 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 9,239,130 (₨47,765) | ₨38,405 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,799 (₨9) | ₨5.46 | + 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 579,157 (₨2,994) | ₨1,479 | + 102% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 28,660 (₨148) | ₨273 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2021.
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Cost of living in Indonesia is 49% more expensive than in India
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