Cost of living in India compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 33% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨350 (Rp 67,621) | Rp 49,381 | + 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨290 (Rp 55,964) | Rp 55,115 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨142 (Rp 27,409) | Rp 32,165 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨52 (Rp 10,077) | Rp 20,667 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨72 (Rp 13,818) | Rp 25,337 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨36 (Rp 6,927) | Rp 17,064 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨229 (Rp 44,136) | Rp 61,721 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨138 (Rp 26,731) | Rp 37,576 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨31 (Rp 5,937) | Rp 19,651 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨132 (Rp 25,426) | Rp 33,333 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨763 (Rp 147,395) | Rp 375,202 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨85 (Rp 16,469) | Rp 18,761 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨36 (Rp 6,894) | Rp 18,326 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in India is 52% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨33,514 (Rp 6,472,387) | Rp 19,045,400 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,078 (Rp 3,877,542) | Rp 10,096,300 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,877 (Rp 941,777) | Rp 1,245,580 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨19,082 (Rp 3,685,209) | Rp 7,203,760 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨12,146 (Rp 2,345,598) | Rp 4,313,490 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,419 (Rp 660,317) | Rp 979,539 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨678 (Rp 130,873) | Rp 329,516 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨29,148 (Rp 5,629,185) | Rp 4,258,580 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,326 (Rp 1,994,150) | Rp 2,125,490 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨399 (Rp 77,132) | Rp 66,640 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨250 (Rp 48,207) | Rp 68,439 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in India is 10% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,330 (Rp 449,917) | Rp 680,041 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,598 (Rp 501,789) | Rp 422,463 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,668 (Rp 708,442) | Rp 1,072,100 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,755 (Rp 532,148) | Rp 1,116,540 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in India is 25% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨921,658 (Rp 177,995,086) | Rp 486,176,000 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨79 (Rp 15,247) | Rp 8,964 | + 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,229 (Rp 237,331) | Rp 228,023 | + 4% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 4% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨105 (Rp 20,235) | Rp 29,297 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨209 (Rp 40,323) | Rp 59,151 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨622 (Rp 120,117) | Rp 256,292 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨319 (Rp 61,607) | Rp 80,956 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨163 (Rp 31,561) | Rp 22,650 | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨255 (Rp 49,337) | Rp 44,295 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨141 (Rp 27,216) | Rp 22,030 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨67 (Rp 13,030) | Rp 12,336 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨240 (Rp 46,401) | Rp 81,128 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 21% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,189 (Rp 229,566) | Rp 176,169 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨473 (Rp 91,347) | Rp 104,243 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,675 (Rp 323,451) | Rp 650,328 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,633 (Rp 315,404) | Rp 367,409 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨597 (Rp 115,226) | Rp 133,391 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨195 (Rp 37,728) | Rp 36,857 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨190 (Rp 36,682) | Rp 48,222 | - 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨35,885 (Rp 6,930,228) | Rp 8,519,630 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨5.16 (Rp 996) | Rp 1,787 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,585 (Rp 306,145) | Rp 604,695 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨271 (Rp 52,328) | Rp 28,427 | + 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2021.
Exchange rate:
193.125
IDR
/
INR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 12,894 prices entered by 2,340 different people.
Cost of living in India is 33% cheaper than in Indonesia
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