Cost of living in India compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 31% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨394 (Rp 75,709) | Rp 61,616 | + 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨277 (Rp 53,169) | Rp 50,879 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨144 (Rp 27,595) | Rp 28,690 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨52 (Rp 10,051) | Rp 19,092 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨73 (Rp 14,105) | Rp 26,655 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨37 (Rp 7,099) | Rp 15,384 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨210 (Rp 40,292) | Rp 69,458 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨140 (Rp 26,927) | Rp 39,530 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨28 (Rp 5,308) | Rp 19,538 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨127 (Rp 24,451) | Rp 30,210 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨865 (Rp 166,174) | Rp 433,415 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨83 (Rp 15,990) | Rp 16,020 | - 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨35 (Rp 6,667) | Rp 14,528 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in India is 33% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨31,574 (Rp 6,062,508) | Rp 12,571,500 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,124 (Rp 3,864,064) | Rp 7,047,390 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,098 (Rp 786,920) | Rp 1,073,920 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨24,066 (Rp 4,620,867) | Rp 6,550,380 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨14,061 (Rp 2,699,818) | Rp 3,577,050 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,193 (Rp 613,138) | Rp 660,848 | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨747 (Rp 143,518) | Rp 268,756 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨30,759 (Rp 5,905,925) | Rp 3,655,150 | + 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,743 (Rp 2,062,713) | Rp 1,371,860 | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨378 (Rp 72,647) | Rp 52,413 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨289 (Rp 55,513) | Rp 51,166 | + 8% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in India is 19% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,388 (Rp 458,544) | Rp 639,688 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,586 (Rp 496,598) | Rp 563,796 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,770 (Rp 723,826) | Rp 1,062,600 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,768 (Rp 531,406) | Rp 883,123 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in India is 36% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨924,452 (Rp 177,502,999) | Rp 469,854,000 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨76 (Rp 14,528) | Rp 9,231 | + 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,221 (Rp 234,454) | Rp 360,956 | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in India is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨111 (Rp 21,258) | Rp 30,366 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨211 (Rp 40,555) | Rp 138,988 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,038 (Rp 199,321) | Rp 257,547 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨250 (Rp 47,964) | Rp 41,237 | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨174 (Rp 33,406) | Rp 24,297 | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨231 (Rp 44,274) | Rp 30,182 | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨148 (Rp 28,458) | Rp 19,131 | + 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨67 (Rp 12,954) | Rp 14,080 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨253 (Rp 48,504) | Rp 66,998 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 7% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,215 (Rp 233,287) | Rp 196,329 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨479 (Rp 91,893) | Rp 104,111 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,807 (Rp 346,939) | Rp 374,374 | - 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,940 (Rp 372,539) | Rp 433,102 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨686 (Rp 131,663) | Rp 128,455 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨220 (Rp 42,276) | Rp 46,128 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨236 (Rp 45,227) | Rp 51,877 | - 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨34,455 (Rp 6,615,743) | Rp 6,699,010 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.96 (Rp 761) | Rp 1,242 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,995 (Rp 382,971) | Rp 501,792 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨244 (Rp 46,935) | Rp 23,371 | + 101% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 20,742 prices entered by 2,515 different people.
Cost of living in India is 27% cheaper than in Indonesia
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