Cost of living in India compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 28% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| India | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨371 (Rp 68,119) | Rp 59,962 | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨339 (Rp 62,193) | Rp 55,395 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨172 (Rp 31,537) | Rp 27,371 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨55 (Rp 10,066) | Rp 20,165 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨90 (Rp 16,456) | Rp 26,969 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨45 (Rp 8,191) | Rp 17,108 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨236 (Rp 43,288) | Rp 50,021 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨162 (Rp 29,690) | Rp 42,079 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨32 (Rp 5,795) | Rp 22,926 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨158 (Rp 28,922) | Rp 35,271 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨769 (Rp 141,041) | Rp 302,386 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨88 (Rp 16,203) | Rp 19,961 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨39 (Rp 7,220) | Rp 18,941 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in India is 36% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| India | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨46,976 (Rp 8,616,354) | Rp 16,292,300 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨26,959 (Rp 4,944,847) | Rp 8,256,070 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,564 (Rp 1,020,534) | Rp 871,567 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨24,930 (Rp 4,572,614) | Rp 8,332,070 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨14,320 (Rp 2,626,579) | Rp 3,724,330 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨5,294 (Rp 971,013) | Rp 532,882 | + 82% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨659 (Rp 120,853) | Rp 345,070 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨29,641 (Rp 5,436,781) | Rp 3,857,190 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,041 (Rp 2,208,619) | Rp 1,498,840 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨548 (Rp 100,592) | Rp 70,816 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨442 (Rp 81,124) | Rp 78,155 | + 4% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in India is 14% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| India | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,594 (Rp 475,829) | Rp 560,382 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,556 (Rp 468,854) | Rp 442,949 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,248 (Rp 779,256) | Rp 1,218,390 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,070 (Rp 563,029) | Rp 1,398,430 | - 60% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in India is 20% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| India | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,062,730 (Rp 194,926,298) | Rp 492,973,000 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨108 (Rp 19,849) | Rp 11,244 | + 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,165 (Rp 213,749) | Rp 190,182 | + 12% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 5% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| India | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨126 (Rp 23,165) | Rp 36,367 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨247 (Rp 45,311) | Rp 60,467 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,330 (Rp 244,028) | Rp 332,000 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨392 (Rp 71,939) | Rp 67,999 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨206 (Rp 37,693) | Rp 22,412 | + 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨267 (Rp 48,902) | Rp 34,558 | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨177 (Rp 32,540) | Rp 30,035 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨88 (Rp 16,215) | Rp 15,580 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨306 (Rp 56,138) | Rp 88,350 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 25% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| India | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,485 (Rp 272,443) | Rp 213,417 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨647 (Rp 118,666) | Rp 110,240 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,500 (Rp 275,074) | Rp 300,249 | - 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,809 (Rp 331,760) | Rp 490,881 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨641 (Rp 117,607) | Rp 92,882 | + 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨204 (Rp 37,485) | Rp 39,821 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨179 (Rp 32,875) | Rp 44,788 | - 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨47,498 (Rp 8,712,136) | Rp 9,505,300 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.06 (Rp 195) | Rp 1,816 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,773 (Rp 325,232) | Rp 585,606 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨236 (Rp 43,223) | Rp 36,785 | + 18% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
183.420
IDR
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INR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,177 prices entered by 1,163 different people.
Cost of living in India is 27% cheaper than in Indonesia
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