Cost of living in India compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 30% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| India | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨345 (Rp 66,523) | Rp 42,304 | + 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨288 (Rp 55,501) | Rp 54,298 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨146 (Rp 28,144) | Rp 27,651 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨54 (Rp 10,333) | Rp 20,105 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨81 (Rp 15,558) | Rp 24,210 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨36 (Rp 6,953) | Rp 16,357 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨228 (Rp 43,992) | Rp 62,456 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨157 (Rp 30,366) | Rp 38,556 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨29 (Rp 5,681) | Rp 20,393 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨146 (Rp 28,067) | Rp 33,984 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨679 (Rp 131,002) | Rp 339,527 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨90 (Rp 17,307) | Rp 17,631 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨35 (Rp 6,764) | Rp 17,406 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in India is 39% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| India | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨29,804 (Rp 5,748,211) | Rp 15,985,100 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,397 (Rp 3,933,937) | Rp 8,980,080 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,123 (Rp 795,117) | Rp 714,974 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨20,000 (Rp 3,857,387) | Rp 6,092,360 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨13,091 (Rp 2,524,744) | Rp 3,667,230 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨5,317 (Rp 1,025,464) | Rp 492,821 | + 108% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨666 (Rp 128,516) | Rp 276,658 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨28,029 (Rp 5,405,927) | Rp 3,662,870 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,430 (Rp 2,204,563) | Rp 1,660,180 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨350 (Rp 67,536) | Rp 44,086 | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨509 (Rp 98,199) | Rp 58,559 | + 68% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in India is 11% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| India | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,321 (Rp 447,675) | Rp 648,513 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,519 (Rp 485,749) | Rp 424,641 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,731 (Rp 719,667) | Rp 1,183,600 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,851 (Rp 549,833) | Rp 1,102,700 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in India is 17% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| India | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,021,150 (Rp 196,947,558) | Rp 458,595,000 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨96 (Rp 18,439) | Rp 8,834 | + 109% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,210 (Rp 233,456) | Rp 230,004 | + 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 13% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| India | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨107 (Rp 20,636) | Rp 23,701 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨218 (Rp 42,022) | Rp 89,583 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨605 (Rp 116,717) | Rp 246,943 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨376 (Rp 72,556) | Rp 32,223 | + 125% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨192 (Rp 36,978) | Rp 22,334 | + 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨268 (Rp 51,756) | Rp 30,094 | + 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨164 (Rp 31,632) | Rp 22,886 | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨80 (Rp 15,437) | Rp 10,410 | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨245 (Rp 47,177) | Rp 61,834 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 19% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| India | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,199 (Rp 231,288) | Rp 129,003 | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨486 (Rp 93,660) | Rp 103,125 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,354 (Rp 261,074) | Rp 648,913 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,712 (Rp 330,210) | Rp 349,513 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨684 (Rp 131,826) | Rp 101,824 | + 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨204 (Rp 39,398) | Rp 32,336 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨173 (Rp 33,357) | Rp 45,791 | - 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨44,632 (Rp 8,608,121) | Rp 9,934,870 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨2.32 (Rp 448) | Rp 1,849 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,393 (Rp 268,733) | Rp 556,841 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨279 (Rp 53,767) | Rp 29,571 | + 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,875 prices entered by 1,211 different people.
Cost of living in India is 26% cheaper than in Indonesia
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