- Cost of Living
- India
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in India compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 28% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨418 (Rp 85,563) | Rp 68,713 | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨266 (Rp 54,381) | Rp 51,343 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨142 (Rp 29,061) | Rp 30,141 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨52 (Rp 10,549) | Rp 19,176 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨72 (Rp 14,680) | Rp 25,114 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨41 (Rp 8,413) | Rp 14,492 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨200 (Rp 40,877) | Rp 66,214 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨137 (Rp 28,138) | Rp 36,154 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨24 (Rp 5,006) | Rp 17,545 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨119 (Rp 24,466) | Rp 33,489 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨820 (Rp 167,913) | Rp 346,359 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨81 (Rp 16,618) | Rp 19,186 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨32 (Rp 6,554) | Rp 16,652 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in India is 33% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨31,314 (Rp 6,412,653) | Rp 13,177,700 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨21,500 (Rp 4,402,910) | Rp 10,028,900 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,276 (Rp 875,657) | Rp 893,849 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨25,468 (Rp 5,215,609) | Rp 8,365,540 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨15,586 (Rp 3,191,756) | Rp 4,983,150 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,651 (Rp 747,689) | Rp 651,799 | + 15% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨850 (Rp 174,137) | Rp 281,056 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨33,739 (Rp 6,909,324) | Rp 4,905,610 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,343 (Rp 2,118,157) | Rp 1,838,430 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨375 (Rp 76,726) | Rp 56,108 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨533 (Rp 109,152) | Rp 54,050 | + 102% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in India is 10% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,402 (Rp 491,822) | Rp 621,094 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,719 (Rp 556,909) | Rp 411,092 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,719 (Rp 761,697) | Rp 973,497 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,921 (Rp 598,262) | Rp 931,119 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in India is 30% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨870,838 (Rp 178,336,687) | Rp 457,200,000 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨77 (Rp 15,695) | Rp 8,760 | + 79% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,305 (Rp 267,268) | Rp 356,727 | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 16% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨132 (Rp 26,976) | Rp 23,597 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨286 (Rp 58,643) | Rp 93,616 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,271 (Rp 260,309) | Rp 337,878 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨247 (Rp 50,508) | Rp 42,380 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨179 (Rp 36,683) | Rp 22,608 | + 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨223 (Rp 45,753) | Rp 33,284 | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨136 (Rp 27,824) | Rp 13,832 | + 101% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨69 (Rp 14,082) | Rp 14,078 | + 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨284 (Rp 58,217) | Rp 83,056 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 61% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 61% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,226 (Rp 250,967) | Rp 201,939 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨472 (Rp 96,699) | Rp 100,006 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,791 (Rp 366,858) | Rp 395,511 | - 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,830 (Rp 374,839) | Rp 509,444 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨632 (Rp 129,327) | Rp 134,353 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨190 (Rp 38,916) | Rp 45,087 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨204 (Rp 41,830) | Rp 56,534 | - 26% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨38,971 (Rp 7,980,812) | Rp 7,577,940 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨53 (Rp 10,918) | Rp 1,647 | + 563% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,893 (Rp 387,648) | Rp 574,443 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨249 (Rp 50,986) | Rp 24,076 | + 112% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 36,442 prices entered by 5,100 different people.
Cost of living in India is 13% cheaper than in Indonesia
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