Cost of living in India compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 32% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨387 (Rp 74,150) | Rp 62,389 | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨280 (Rp 53,693) | Rp 50,984 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨141 (Rp 26,944) | Rp 29,325 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨53 (Rp 10,065) | Rp 18,889 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨72 (Rp 13,802) | Rp 26,350 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨37 (Rp 7,057) | Rp 15,739 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨215 (Rp 41,120) | Rp 69,458 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨141 (Rp 27,008) | Rp 39,153 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨28 (Rp 5,399) | Rp 19,538 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨127 (Rp 24,300) | Rp 30,210 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨825 (Rp 158,160) | Rp 433,415 | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨84 (Rp 16,161) | Rp 15,764 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨35 (Rp 6,789) | Rp 14,528 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in India is 36% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨31,238 (Rp 5,985,958) | Rp 13,652,300 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,049 (Rp 3,841,831) | Rp 7,261,930 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,179 (Rp 800,699) | Rp 1,073,920 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨23,740 (Rp 4,549,111) | Rp 6,550,380 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨13,807 (Rp 2,645,739) | Rp 3,577,050 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,140 (Rp 601,706) | Rp 660,848 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨743 (Rp 142,458) | Rp 281,571 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨30,629 (Rp 5,869,241) | Rp 3,961,170 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,530 (Rp 2,017,790) | Rp 1,567,420 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨379 (Rp 72,537) | Rp 52,955 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨325 (Rp 62,345) | Rp 55,185 | + 13% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in India is 17% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,366 (Rp 453,288) | Rp 658,752 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,579 (Rp 494,140) | Rp 531,171 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,773 (Rp 722,917) | Rp 1,095,930 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,830 (Rp 542,366) | Rp 911,737 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in India is 33% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨934,597 (Rp 179,090,302) | Rp 432,423,000 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨76 (Rp 14,549) | Rp 9,131 | + 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,214 (Rp 232,697) | Rp 360,956 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in India is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨108 (Rp 20,720) | Rp 32,065 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨209 (Rp 40,015) | Rp 138,988 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨979 (Rp 187,543) | Rp 257,547 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨248 (Rp 47,560) | Rp 41,237 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨173 (Rp 33,124) | Rp 24,297 | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨242 (Rp 46,402) | Rp 30,182 | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨152 (Rp 29,197) | Rp 19,131 | + 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨69 (Rp 13,202) | Rp 14,080 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨243 (Rp 46,496) | Rp 66,998 | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 13% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,194 (Rp 228,725) | Rp 184,609 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨468 (Rp 89,691) | Rp 105,675 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,731 (Rp 331,759) | Rp 359,301 | - 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,919 (Rp 367,719) | Rp 433,102 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨686 (Rp 131,487) | Rp 128,455 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨220 (Rp 42,169) | Rp 46,128 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨226 (Rp 43,284) | Rp 51,877 | - 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨33,881 (Rp 6,492,303) | Rp 6,699,010 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.67 (Rp 704) | Rp 1,406 | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,918 (Rp 367,510) | Rp 588,150 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨245 (Rp 46,882) | Rp 22,910 | + 105% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 19,793 prices entered by 2,459 different people.
Cost of living in India is 28% cheaper than in Indonesia
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