Cost of living in Indonesia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 52% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Indonesia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 61,205 (₨325) | ₨330 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 48,353 (₨256) | ₨293 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 29,046 (₨154) | ₨163 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 21,836 (₨116) | ₨54 | + 115% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 22,834 (₨121) | ₨82 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 14,630 (₨78) | ₨42 | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 66,405 (₨352) | ₨216 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 43,134 (₨229) | ₨152 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 18,263 (₨97) | ₨29 | + 236% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 34,771 (₨184) | ₨149 | + 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 406,659 (₨2,157) | ₨767 | + 181% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 17,291 (₨92) | ₨87 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 16,247 (₨86) | ₨35 | + 144% | |
| Housing | + 58% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 58% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Indonesia | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 13,044,000 (₨69,182) | ₨31,400 | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 6,448,100 (₨34,199) | ₨20,122 | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 801,210 (₨4,249) | ₨4,477 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 6,665,800 (₨35,353) | ₨22,933 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 3,107,490 (₨16,481) | ₨14,192 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 505,106 (₨2,679) | ₨3,664 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 237,062 (₨1,257) | ₨511 | + 146% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 3,563,720 (₨18,901) | ₨29,219 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,234,820 (₨6,549) | ₨12,383 | - 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 57,323 (₨304) | ₨416 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 95,242 (₨505) | ₨320 | + 58% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 23% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Indonesia | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 648,513 (₨3,440) | ₨2,328 | + 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 480,172 (₨2,547) | ₨2,564 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,195,760 (₨6,342) | ₨3,571 | + 78% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,102,700 (₨5,848) | ₨3,002 | + 95% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 39% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Indonesia | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 417,700,000 (₨2,215,357) | ₨980,422 | + 126% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 9,337 (₨50) | ₨108 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 419,026 (₨2,222) | ₨1,414 | + 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 12% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Indonesia | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 19,709 (₨105) | ₨140 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 89,583 (₨475) | ₨303 | + 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 204,790 (₨1,086) | ₨1,443 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 108,192 (₨574) | ₨402 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 22,334 (₨118) | ₨190 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 30,094 (₨160) | ₨248 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 22,886 (₨121) | ₨152 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 11,284 (₨60) | ₨72 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 119,565 (₨634) | ₨373 | + 70% | |
| Entertainment | + 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 44% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Indonesia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 261,585 (₨1,387) | ₨1,357 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 99,216 (₨526) | ₨595 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 251,127 (₨1,332) | ₨1,516 | - 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 573,242 (₨3,040) | ₨2,086 | + 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 159,890 (₨848) | ₨594 | + 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 39,869 (₨211) | ₨229 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 65,361 (₨347) | ₨175 | + 99% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 10,724,300 (₨56,879) | ₨46,652 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 2,093 (₨11) | ₨1.29 | + 763% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 509,555 (₨2,703) | ₨1,530 | + 77% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 32,683 (₨173) | ₨237 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | + 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2022.
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Cost of living in Indonesia is 42% more expensive than in India
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