Cost of living in India compared to Indonesia
Currency:
Food | - 26% | |||
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Food in India is 26% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
India | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨417 (Rp 78,622) | Rp 51,111 | + 54% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨340 (Rp 64,114) | Rp 61,877 | + 4% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨168 (Rp 31,682) | Rp 30,423 | + 4% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨60 (Rp 11,291) | Rp 22,265 | - 49% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨87 (Rp 16,436) | Rp 28,853 | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨47 (Rp 8,951) | Rp 17,001 | - 47% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨243 (Rp 45,854) | Rp 65,310 | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨182 (Rp 34,311) | Rp 46,717 | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨32 (Rp 5,993) | Rp 20,220 | - 70% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨155 (Rp 29,234) | Rp 35,818 | - 18% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨905 (Rp 170,923) | Rp 361,559 | - 53% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨88 (Rp 16,633) | Rp 21,133 | - 21% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨39 (Rp 7,396) | Rp 20,433 | - 64% | |
Housing | - 49% | |||
Housing in India is 49% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
India | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨46,457 (Rp 8,769,505) | Rp 22,706,200 | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨26,696 (Rp 5,039,201) | Rp 12,226,400 | - 59% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,673 (Rp 882,045) | Rp 1,735,350 | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨26,601 (Rp 5,021,269) | Rp 9,185,280 | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨14,895 (Rp 2,811,639) | Rp 4,750,620 | - 41% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨4,065 (Rp 767,251) | Rp 1,250,250 | - 39% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨595 (Rp 112,273) | Rp 355,074 | - 68% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨29,913 (Rp 5,646,516) | Rp 3,775,180 | + 50% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,503 (Rp 1,982,526) | Rp 1,744,390 | + 14% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨455 (Rp 85,797) | Rp 56,362 | + 52% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨647 (Rp 122,045) | Rp 90,892 | + 34% | |
Clothes | - 20% | |||
Clothes in India is 20% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
India | Indonesia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,412 (Rp 455,243) | Rp 737,605 | - 38% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,912 (Rp 549,773) | Rp 511,282 | + 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,109 (Rp 775,706) | Rp 1,342,120 | - 42% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,950 (Rp 556,901) | Rp 1,400,490 | - 60% | |
Transportation | - 10% | |||
Transportation in India is 10% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
India | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,910,150 (Rp 360,569,929) | Rp 527,598,000 | - 32% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨102 (Rp 19,304) | Rp 12,409 | + 56% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,062 (Rp 200,537) | Rp 230,891 | - 13% | |
Personal Care | + 2% | |||
Personal Care in India is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
India | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨140 (Rp 26,367) | Rp 27,948 | - 6% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨241 (Rp 45,500) | Rp 35,309 | + 29% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨953 (Rp 179,853) | Rp 328,198 | - 45% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨386 (Rp 72,908) | Rp 114,524 | - 36% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨200 (Rp 37,680) | Rp 23,749 | + 59% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨294 (Rp 55,466) | Rp 34,773 | + 60% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨155 (Rp 29,346) | Rp 33,895 | - 13% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨86 (Rp 16,167) | Rp 9,939 | + 63% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨275 (Rp 51,889) | Rp 114,835 | - 55% | |
Entertainment | - 25% | |||
Entertainment in India is 25% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
India | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,451 (Rp 273,868) | Rp 209,471 | + 31% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨688 (Rp 129,786) | Rp 119,365 | + 9% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,587 (Rp 299,623) | Rp 400,000 | - 25% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,125 (Rp 401,075) | Rp 432,378 | - 7% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨625 (Rp 117,934) | Rp 157,306 | - 25% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨191 (Rp 36,126) | Rp 40,476 | - 11% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨178 (Rp 33,653) | Rp 57,564 | - 42% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨47,373 (Rp 8,942,357) | Rp 10,732,200 | - 17% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.67 (Rp 315) | Rp 1,881 | - 83% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,611 (Rp 304,057) | Rp 501,142 | - 39% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨289 (Rp 54,550) | Rp 36,781 | + 48% | |
TOTAL | - 28% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in India is 28% cheaper than in Indonesia
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