- Cost of Living
- India
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in India compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 26% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨383 (Rp 79,762) | Rp 62,235 | + 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨268 (Rp 55,861) | Rp 48,577 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨144 (Rp 29,932) | Rp 27,785 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨51 (Rp 10,536) | Rp 19,790 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨71 (Rp 14,715) | Rp 26,285 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨50 (Rp 10,385) | Rp 14,362 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨199 (Rp 41,469) | Rp 61,759 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨134 (Rp 27,851) | Rp 35,712 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨24 (Rp 5,091) | Rp 16,685 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨118 (Rp 24,499) | Rp 30,425 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨830 (Rp 173,044) | Rp 346,468 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨80 (Rp 16,666) | Rp 20,575 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨34 (Rp 7,037) | Rp 17,423 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in India is 23% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨31,285 (Rp 6,520,788) | Rp 11,779,500 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨20,964 (Rp 4,369,522) | Rp 6,957,080 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,165 (Rp 868,123) | Rp 1,107,990 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨25,826 (Rp 5,382,855) | Rp 7,141,840 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨14,804 (Rp 3,085,624) | Rp 3,819,190 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,721 (Rp 775,516) | Rp 809,159 | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨893 (Rp 186,074) | Rp 295,091 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨34,468 (Rp 7,184,247) | Rp 4,439,490 | + 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,703 (Rp 2,230,845) | Rp 1,490,790 | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨379 (Rp 79,087) | Rp 49,436 | + 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨572 (Rp 119,223) | Rp 51,068 | + 133% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in India is 10% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,445 (Rp 509,620) | Rp 588,418 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,723 (Rp 567,647) | Rp 413,345 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,711 (Rp 773,503) | Rp 1,033,630 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,941 (Rp 613,075) | Rp 1,012,660 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in India is 23% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨866,523 (Rp 180,610,929) | Rp 444,312,000 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨74 (Rp 15,442) | Rp 8,705 | + 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,328 (Rp 276,699) | Rp 288,553 | - 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 30% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨124 (Rp 25,936) | Rp 17,949 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨285 (Rp 59,302) | Rp 69,069 | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,211 (Rp 252,323) | Rp 301,865 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨220 (Rp 45,851) | Rp 37,687 | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨179 (Rp 37,303) | Rp 21,014 | + 78% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨218 (Rp 45,393) | Rp 28,889 | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨142 (Rp 29,623) | Rp 11,324 | + 162% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨70 (Rp 14,542) | Rp 12,970 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨282 (Rp 58,748) | Rp 87,646 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 59% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,189 (Rp 247,898) | Rp 213,867 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨466 (Rp 97,230) | Rp 97,671 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,856 (Rp 386,868) | Rp 395,942 | - 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,944 (Rp 405,248) | Rp 456,899 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨665 (Rp 138,655) | Rp 130,240 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨190 (Rp 39,660) | Rp 48,627 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨213 (Rp 44,379) | Rp 60,807 | - 27% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨39,366 (Rp 8,205,042) | Rp 8,102,520 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨67 (Rp 13,985) | Rp 1,883 | + 643% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,882 (Rp 392,296) | Rp 555,870 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨233 (Rp 48,658) | Rp 22,978 | + 112% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 35,491 prices entered by 5,111 different people.
Cost of living in India is 6% cheaper than in Indonesia
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