Cost of living in India compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 30% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨369 (Rp 71,854) | Rp 48,924 | + 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨292 (Rp 56,908) | Rp 55,115 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨142 (Rp 27,581) | Rp 32,165 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨52 (Rp 10,207) | Rp 20,667 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨73 (Rp 14,213) | Rp 25,337 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨36 (Rp 7,046) | Rp 17,064 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨227 (Rp 44,277) | Rp 61,721 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨140 (Rp 27,250) | Rp 37,576 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨31 (Rp 6,000) | Rp 19,651 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨132 (Rp 25,772) | Rp 33,333 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨772 (Rp 150,308) | Rp 374,037 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨86 (Rp 16,720) | Rp 18,761 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨36 (Rp 7,003) | Rp 18,326 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in India is 53% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨33,231 (Rp 6,472,905) | Rp 19,045,400 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨19,879 (Rp 3,872,270) | Rp 10,096,300 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,541 (Rp 884,558) | Rp 1,245,580 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨19,026 (Rp 3,705,999) | Rp 7,203,760 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨12,499 (Rp 2,434,734) | Rp 4,313,490 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,334 (Rp 649,468) | Rp 979,539 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨676 (Rp 131,730) | Rp 329,516 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨29,555 (Rp 5,756,942) | Rp 4,258,580 | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,444 (Rp 2,034,405) | Rp 2,125,490 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨411 (Rp 80,063) | Rp 66,640 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨211 (Rp 41,143) | Rp 68,439 | - 40% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in India is 9% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,314 (Rp 450,827) | Rp 680,041 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,579 (Rp 502,417) | Rp 424,371 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,601 (Rp 701,368) | Rp 1,071,420 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,719 (Rp 529,594) | Rp 1,116,540 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in India is 26% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨918,724 (Rp 178,956,466) | Rp 492,652,000 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨80 (Rp 15,546) | Rp 8,926 | + 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,164 (Rp 226,737) | Rp 228,023 | - 1% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in India is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨100 (Rp 19,553) | Rp 23,270 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨212 (Rp 41,362) | Rp 59,151 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨624 (Rp 121,623) | Rp 256,292 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨316 (Rp 61,625) | Rp 80,956 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨161 (Rp 31,423) | Rp 22,650 | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨254 (Rp 49,531) | Rp 44,295 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨140 (Rp 27,341) | Rp 22,030 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨68 (Rp 13,326) | Rp 12,336 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨239 (Rp 46,616) | Rp 89,053 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 20% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,195 (Rp 232,702) | Rp 176,169 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨471 (Rp 91,829) | Rp 105,763 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,633 (Rp 318,157) | Rp 650,328 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,629 (Rp 317,245) | Rp 361,319 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨568 (Rp 110,554) | Rp 133,391 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨193 (Rp 37,589) | Rp 36,857 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨190 (Rp 36,978) | Rp 48,318 | - 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨36,202 (Rp 7,051,620) | Rp 8,519,630 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨5.27 (Rp 1,027) | Rp 1,787 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,577 (Rp 307,118) | Rp 604,695 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨271 (Rp 52,822) | Rp 28,321 | + 87% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,864 prices entered by 2,194 different people.
Cost of living in India is 33% cheaper than in Indonesia
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