- Cost of Living
- Indonesia
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Indonesia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 37% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 64,060 (₨316) | ₨420 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Rp 50,221 (₨248) | ₨267 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 31,397 (₨155) | ₨142 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 18,967 (₨94) | ₨52 | + 82% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 22,704 (₨112) | ₨71 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 15,321 (₨76) | ₨39 | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 67,443 (₨333) | ₨201 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 37,831 (₨187) | ₨139 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 18,389 (₨91) | ₨25 | + 270% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 32,050 (₨158) | ₨122 | + 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 363,342 (₨1,793) | ₨830 | + 116% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Rp 19,021 (₨94) | ₨82 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 15,904 (₨78) | ₨33 | + 141% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 40% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 11,979,100 (₨59,101) | ₨30,866 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Rp 8,842,230 (₨43,625) | ₨21,220 | + 106% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 899,203 (₨4,436) | ₨4,520 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 8,255,600 (₨40,730) | ₨24,679 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Rp 4,645,870 (₨22,921) | ₨15,559 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Rp 630,805 (₨3,112) | ₨3,830 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Rp 244,903 (₨1,208) | ₨824 | + 47% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Rp 4,604,060 (₨22,715) | ₨33,684 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,766,010 (₨8,713) | ₨10,650 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 60,823 (₨300) | ₨380 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 59,495 (₨294) | ₨551 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 6% cheaper than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Rp 612,994 (₨3,024) | ₨2,411 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Rp 416,812 (₨2,056) | ₨2,667 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 974,726 (₨4,809) | ₨3,749 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 821,580 (₨4,053) | ₨2,910 | + 39% | |
| Transportation | + 48% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 48% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 470,268,000 (₨2,320,147) | ₨878,278 | + 164% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 8,713 (₨43) | ₨78 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 376,741 (₨1,859) | ₨1,347 | + 38% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 14% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 25,888 (₨128) | ₨137 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 86,121 (₨425) | ₨285 | + 49% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 362,813 (₨1,790) | ₨1,553 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Rp 45,322 (₨224) | ₨257 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 23,501 (₨116) | ₨178 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 33,880 (₨167) | ₨225 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 15,234 (₨75) | ₨135 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 13,078 (₨65) | ₨72 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 92,813 (₨458) | ₨277 | + 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 40% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 207,987 (₨1,026) | ₨1,190 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 98,924 (₨488) | ₨472 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 390,835 (₨1,928) | ₨1,972 | - 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 480,517 (₨2,371) | ₨1,765 | + 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 125,911 (₨621) | ₨618 | + 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 46,550 (₨230) | ₨195 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 57,305 (₨283) | ₨208 | + 36% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Rp 8,006,060 (₨39,499) | ₨38,823 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,764 (₨9) | ₨58 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 536,205 (₨2,645) | ₨1,881 | + 41% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Rp 24,432 (₨121) | ₨252 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
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Cost of living in Indonesia is 13% more expensive than in India
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