Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 56% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (Rp 226,243) | Rp 48,150 | + 370% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.76 (Rp 114,203) | Rp 54,894 | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.17 (Rp 62,804) | Rp 30,099 | + 109% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.85 (Rp 16,897) | Rp 20,570 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.61 (Rp 51,764) | Rp 25,479 | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.93 (Rp 38,307) | Rp 16,222 | + 136% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.64 (Rp 72,114) | Rp 59,701 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.93 (Rp 38,351) | Rp 37,956 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.94 (Rp 18,728) | Rp 19,374 | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.70 (Rp 33,733) | Rp 34,923 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (Rp 156,882) | Rp 356,233 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.95 (Rp 38,572) | Rp 19,537 | + 97% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.95 (Rp 18,794) | Rp 19,724 | - 5% | |
| Housing | + 122% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 122% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,763 (Rp 34,961,597) | Rp 17,274,900 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,072 (Rp 21,245,922) | Rp 10,375,400 | + 105% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £147 (Rp 2,922,385) | Rp 1,245,580 | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,023 (Rp 20,289,896) | Rp 6,604,130 | + 207% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £817 (Rp 16,195,872) | Rp 3,901,590 | + 315% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £90 (Rp 1,786,493) | Rp 813,523 | + 120% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £26 (Rp 514,438) | Rp 354,270 | + 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £318 (Rp 6,311,621) | Rp 4,471,440 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £74 (Rp 1,470,588) | Rp 2,299,770 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (Rp 124,020) | Rp 60,481 | + 105% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (Rp 230,745) | Rp 67,068 | + 244% | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 50% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £64 (Rp 1,268,183) | Rp 655,630 | + 93% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £32 (Rp 625,732) | Rp 423,397 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £72 (Rp 1,433,451) | Rp 1,205,370 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £70 (Rp 1,391,104) | Rp 1,178,320 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | + 159% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 159% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £20,933 (Rp 415,025,096) | Rp 479,902,000 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.19 (Rp 23,605) | Rp 8,988 | + 163% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £81 (Rp 1,609,852) | Rp 237,123 | + 579% | |
| Personal Care | + 166% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 166% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.09 (Rp 61,297) | Rp 23,300 | + 163% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (Rp 176,513) | Rp 87,183 | + 102% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £74 (Rp 1,470,673) | Rp 254,843 | + 477% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.13 (Rp 62,077) | Rp 49,080 | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.57 (Rp 31,049) | Rp 19,454 | + 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.41 (Rp 67,620) | Rp 36,205 | + 87% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.85 (Rp 36,675) | Rp 18,007 | + 104% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.44 (Rp 28,537) | Rp 11,130 | + 156% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £15 (Rp 292,544) | Rp 86,706 | + 237% | |
| Entertainment | + 92% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 92% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £31 (Rp 619,980) | Rp 166,095 | + 273% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £18 (Rp 360,402) | Rp 104,958 | + 243% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £146 (Rp 2,899,644) | Rp 520,784 | + 457% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £55 (Rp 1,083,621) | Rp 388,033 | + 179% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (Rp 177,296) | Rp 111,803 | + 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.06 (Rp 60,571) | Rp 35,619 | + 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.49 (Rp 88,962) | Rp 47,498 | + 87% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £425 (Rp 8,426,855) | Rp 9,239,130 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.10 (Rp 2,032) | Rp 1,799 | + 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £32 (Rp 636,018) | Rp 579,157 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £12 (Rp 232,111) | Rp 28,887 | + 704% | |
| TOTAL | + 110% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 08, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 110% more expensive than in Indonesia
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