Cost of living in India compared to Indonesia
Currency:
Food | - 22% | |||
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Food in India is 22% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
India | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨384 (Rp 71,493) | Rp 55,068 | + 30% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨346 (Rp 64,568) | Rp 58,183 | + 11% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨175 (Rp 32,704) | Rp 31,308 | + 4% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨61 (Rp 11,324) | Rp 23,300 | - 51% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨98 (Rp 18,246) | Rp 30,367 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨45 (Rp 8,306) | Rp 14,479 | - 43% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨279 (Rp 51,925) | Rp 67,619 | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨205 (Rp 38,135) | Rp 46,085 | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨41 (Rp 7,594) | Rp 20,806 | - 63% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨169 (Rp 31,584) | Rp 34,093 | - 7% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨981 (Rp 182,809) | Rp 344,694 | - 47% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨95 (Rp 17,616) | Rp 18,823 | - 6% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨43 (Rp 8,057) | Rp 14,432 | - 44% | |
Housing | - 42% | |||
Housing in India is 42% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
India | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨45,565 (Rp 8,492,277) | Rp 20,348,700 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨30,255 (Rp 5,638,799) | Rp 11,729,200 | - 52% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,658 (Rp 1,054,570) | Rp 2,034,370 | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨28,643 (Rp 5,338,379) | Rp 7,387,200 | - 28% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨18,198 (Rp 3,391,677) | Rp 4,597,950 | - 26% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨5,692 (Rp 1,060,871) | Rp 1,423,880 | - 25% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨759 (Rp 141,403) | Rp 378,883 | - 63% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨28,367 (Rp 5,286,846) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 65% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,835 (Rp 2,205,802) | Rp 1,931,010 | + 14% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨470 (Rp 87,560) | Rp 91,402 | - 4% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨852 (Rp 158,721) | Rp 80,207 | + 98% | |
Clothes | - 22% | |||
Clothes in India is 22% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
India | Indonesia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,622 (Rp 488,748) | Rp 759,724 | - 36% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,693 (Rp 501,880) | Rp 458,661 | + 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,304 (Rp 802,227) | Rp 1,371,230 | - 41% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,042 (Rp 566,972) | Rp 1,296,520 | - 56% | |
Transportation | + 8% | |||
Transportation in India is 8% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
India | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,921,240 (Rp 358,073,768) | Rp 504,781,000 | - 29% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨103 (Rp 19,287) | Rp 12,334 | + 56% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,548 (Rp 288,417) | Rp 199,904 | + 44% | |
Personal Care | + 8% | |||
Personal Care in India is 8% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
India | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨96 (Rp 17,921) | Rp 22,456 | - 20% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨252 (Rp 46,973) | Rp 96,147 | - 51% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,154 (Rp 215,097) | Rp 275,446 | - 22% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨364 (Rp 67,812) | Rp 66,604 | + 2% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨246 (Rp 45,932) | Rp 26,592 | + 73% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨277 (Rp 51,713) | Rp 33,023 | + 57% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨175 (Rp 32,577) | Rp 27,953 | + 17% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨86 (Rp 16,017) | Rp 12,305 | + 30% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨303 (Rp 56,524) | Rp 84,361 | - 33% | |
Entertainment | - 17% | |||
Entertainment in India is 17% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
India | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,418 (Rp 264,259) | Rp 261,890 | + 1% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨665 (Rp 123,968) | Rp 104,570 | + 19% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,841 (Rp 343,056) | Rp 496,791 | - 31% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,234 (Rp 416,413) | Rp 379,769 | + 10% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨672 (Rp 125,180) | Rp 149,637 | - 16% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨217 (Rp 40,398) | Rp 38,584 | + 5% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨200 (Rp 37,349) | Rp 50,891 | - 27% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨39,362 (Rp 7,336,073) | Rp 6,922,760 | + 6% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨4.75 (Rp 885) | Rp 2,388 | - 63% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,831 (Rp 341,259) | Rp 433,566 | - 21% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨283 (Rp 52,666) | Rp 42,633 | + 24% | |
TOTAL | - 20% |
These prices were last updated on February 07, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,605 prices entered by 750 different people.
Cost of living in India is 20% cheaper than in Indonesia
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