Cost of living in Indonesia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 44% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 62,230 (₨319) | ₨378 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 52,137 (₨267) | ₨279 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 30,582 (₨157) | ₨138 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 18,388 (₨94) | ₨52 | + 82% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 26,104 (₨134) | ₨71 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 14,341 (₨73) | ₨36 | + 105% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 77,272 (₨396) | ₨211 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 38,806 (₨199) | ₨133 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 19,485 (₨100) | ₨28 | + 254% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 32,212 (₨165) | ₨129 | + 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 339,997 (₨1,741) | ₨795 | + 119% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 15,796 (₨81) | ₨84 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 17,158 (₨88) | ₨35 | + 148% | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 39% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 10,152,500 (₨51,982) | ₨32,167 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 5,840,050 (₨29,902) | ₨19,892 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 772,430 (₨3,955) | ₨4,354 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 6,942,790 (₨35,548) | ₨22,004 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 3,311,200 (₨16,954) | ₨13,146 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 502,555 (₨2,573) | ₨3,238 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 285,184 (₨1,460) | ₨732 | + 99% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 4,793,310 (₨24,542) | ₨29,560 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 2,765,630 (₨14,160) | ₨10,271 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 69,682 (₨357) | ₨375 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 51,169 (₨262) | ₨371 | - 29% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 10% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 655,076 (₨3,354) | ₨2,369 | + 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 457,119 (₨2,340) | ₨2,554 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,076,740 (₨5,513) | ₨3,734 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,007,380 (₨5,158) | ₨2,705 | + 91% | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 55% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 490,945,000 (₨2,513,679) | ₨934,217 | + 169% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 9,156 (₨47) | ₨75 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 330,672 (₨1,693) | ₨1,186 | + 43% | |
| 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 30,938 (₨158) | ₨96 | + 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 82,186 (₨421) | ₨200 | + 110% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 280,243 (₨1,435) | ₨913 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 38,725 (₨198) | ₨253 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 26,962 (₨138) | ₨177 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 34,072 (₨174) | ₨236 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 16,791 (₨86) | ₨150 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 13,618 (₨70) | ₨70 | + 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 63,841 (₨327) | ₨234 | + 40% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 27% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 184,270 (₨943) | ₨1,241 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 105,975 (₨543) | ₨471 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 1,041,000 (₨5,330) | ₨1,755 | + 204% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 413,601 (₨2,118) | ₨1,907 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 152,100 (₨779) | ₨673 | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 44,543 (₨228) | ₨214 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 59,628 (₨305) | ₨202 | + 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 6,860,790 (₨35,128) | ₨33,946 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,635 (₨8) | ₨2.13 | + 294% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 597,783 (₨3,061) | ₨1,833 | + 67% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 24,831 (₨127) | ₨257 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2020.
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Cost of living in Indonesia is 38% more expensive than in India
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