- Cost of Living
- India
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in India compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 28% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨417 (Rp 85,304) | Rp 66,106 | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨266 (Rp 54,462) | Rp 50,634 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨142 (Rp 29,015) | Rp 30,568 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨52 (Rp 10,553) | Rp 19,074 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨72 (Rp 14,671) | Rp 24,685 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨40 (Rp 8,201) | Rp 16,247 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨202 (Rp 41,260) | Rp 66,045 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨139 (Rp 28,478) | Rp 37,044 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨25 (Rp 5,051) | Rp 18,542 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨121 (Rp 24,713) | Rp 32,310 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨831 (Rp 169,857) | Rp 368,198 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨82 (Rp 16,683) | Rp 19,117 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨33 (Rp 6,666) | Rp 16,216 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in India is 31% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨31,043 (Rp 6,347,447) | Rp 12,242,600 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨21,360 (Rp 4,367,523) | Rp 9,677,710 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,411 (Rp 902,022) | Rp 910,541 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨25,463 (Rp 5,206,554) | Rp 8,553,620 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨15,734 (Rp 3,217,184) | Rp 4,943,740 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,891 (Rp 795,617) | Rp 619,505 | + 28% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨844 (Rp 172,517) | Rp 287,299 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨33,524 (Rp 6,854,640) | Rp 4,810,710 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,591 (Rp 2,165,564) | Rp 1,787,010 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨382 (Rp 78,056) | Rp 58,356 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨545 (Rp 111,446) | Rp 56,285 | + 98% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in India is 13% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,403 (Rp 491,324) | Rp 615,926 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,707 (Rp 553,553) | Rp 397,678 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,722 (Rp 761,000) | Rp 985,125 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,923 (Rp 597,666) | Rp 811,453 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in India is 33% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨875,326 (Rp 178,979,716) | Rp 469,436,000 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨78 (Rp 15,886) | Rp 8,898 | + 79% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,320 (Rp 269,981) | Rp 381,291 | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 18% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨136 (Rp 27,808) | Rp 24,249 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨283 (Rp 57,885) | Rp 88,999 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,544 (Rp 315,641) | Rp 343,185 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨255 (Rp 52,112) | Rp 45,191 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨177 (Rp 36,102) | Rp 23,113 | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨228 (Rp 46,566) | Rp 34,430 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨132 (Rp 27,092) | Rp 14,080 | + 92% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨70 (Rp 14,340) | Rp 13,066 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨278 (Rp 56,813) | Rp 92,997 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | + 66% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 66% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,197 (Rp 244,780) | Rp 216,823 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨471 (Rp 96,306) | Rp 100,274 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,987 (Rp 406,370) | Rp 375,594 | + 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,790 (Rp 365,956) | Rp 505,534 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨643 (Rp 131,457) | Rp 133,066 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨195 (Rp 39,845) | Rp 46,363 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨206 (Rp 42,133) | Rp 56,412 | - 25% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨38,465 (Rp 7,865,059) | Rp 7,752,910 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨58 (Rp 11,910) | Rp 1,617 | + 636% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,869 (Rp 382,130) | Rp 565,576 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨248 (Rp 50,766) | Rp 24,489 | + 107% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 36,282 prices entered by 5,039 different people.
Cost of living in India is 12% cheaper than in Indonesia
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