- Cost of Living
- India
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in India compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 29% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨394 (Rp 78,331) | Rp 65,531 | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨261 (Rp 51,953) | Rp 49,511 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨143 (Rp 28,364) | Rp 30,885 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨51 (Rp 10,222) | Rp 18,934 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨71 (Rp 14,155) | Rp 22,695 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨38 (Rp 7,565) | Rp 14,388 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨200 (Rp 39,839) | Rp 60,646 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨138 (Rp 27,523) | Rp 37,954 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨25 (Rp 4,897) | Rp 18,653 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨122 (Rp 24,262) | Rp 31,286 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨836 (Rp 166,073) | Rp 371,771 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨82 (Rp 16,208) | Rp 18,926 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨33 (Rp 6,501) | Rp 15,260 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in India is 31% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨30,620 (Rp 6,085,259) | Rp 13,096,300 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨20,629 (Rp 4,099,693) | Rp 8,155,000 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,565 (Rp 907,237) | Rp 887,496 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨24,219 (Rp 4,813,074) | Rp 8,109,370 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨14,731 (Rp 2,927,611) | Rp 4,623,080 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,655 (Rp 726,430) | Rp 667,380 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨806 (Rp 160,229) | Rp 252,522 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨33,843 (Rp 6,725,883) | Rp 4,513,470 | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,526 (Rp 2,091,830) | Rp 1,628,720 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨394 (Rp 78,358) | Rp 59,625 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨582 (Rp 115,731) | Rp 55,089 | + 110% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in India is 2% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,434 (Rp 483,742) | Rp 659,239 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,723 (Rp 541,081) | Rp 428,524 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,796 (Rp 754,404) | Rp 1,009,670 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,944 (Rp 585,014) | Rp 936,471 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in India is 34% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨878,740 (Rp 174,636,771) | Rp 479,608,000 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨78 (Rp 15,584) | Rp 8,761 | + 78% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,379 (Rp 274,028) | Rp 382,650 | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 14% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨128 (Rp 25,474) | Rp 24,611 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨275 (Rp 54,731) | Rp 90,441 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,366 (Rp 271,427) | Rp 332,164 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨254 (Rp 50,403) | Rp 45,296 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨178 (Rp 35,329) | Rp 23,390 | + 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨228 (Rp 45,392) | Rp 32,514 | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨133 (Rp 26,348) | Rp 15,188 | + 73% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨72 (Rp 14,210) | Rp 12,682 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨275 (Rp 54,579) | Rp 81,236 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | + 73% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 73% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,195 (Rp 237,401) | Rp 211,083 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨473 (Rp 93,983) | Rp 99,257 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,921 (Rp 381,713) | Rp 460,234 | - 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,985 (Rp 394,418) | Rp 497,062 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨593 (Rp 117,928) | Rp 118,309 | - 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨227 (Rp 45,042) | Rp 45,661 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨206 (Rp 41,014) | Rp 54,748 | - 25% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨38,148 (Rp 7,581,359) | Rp 7,809,260 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨63 (Rp 12,556) | Rp 1,846 | + 580% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,870 (Rp 371,550) | Rp 521,125 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨257 (Rp 51,083) | Rp 24,789 | + 106% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2019.
Exchange rate:
198.735
IDR
/
INR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 33,850 prices entered by 4,722 different people.
Cost of living in India is 12% cheaper than in Indonesia
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