Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 64% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| United Kingdom | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £14 (Rp 253,719) | Rp 44,863 | + 466% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £6 (Rp 117,247) | Rp 54,330 | + 116% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.35 (Rp 62,083) | Rp 27,591 | + 125% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.06 (Rp 19,702) | Rp 19,917 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.25 (Rp 60,233) | Rp 25,297 | + 138% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.90 (Rp 35,132) | Rp 18,627 | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.82 (Rp 70,828) | Rp 55,732 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.96 (Rp 36,247) | Rp 43,429 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.94 (Rp 17,486) | Rp 21,967 | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.70 (Rp 31,418) | Rp 34,412 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (Rp 149,310) | Rp 337,317 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.18 (Rp 40,417) | Rp 22,207 | + 82% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.03 (Rp 19,172) | Rp 17,971 | + 7% | |
| Housing | + 121% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 121% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| United Kingdom | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,813 (Rp 33,593,816) | Rp 17,957,200 | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,264 (Rp 23,413,243) | Rp 9,443,920 | + 148% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £216 (Rp 3,995,964) | Rp 528,780 | + 656% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,047 (Rp 19,408,756) | Rp 7,265,990 | + 167% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £757 (Rp 14,023,525) | Rp 4,054,970 | + 246% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £121 (Rp 2,249,606) | Rp 1,282,180 | + 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £26 (Rp 486,342) | Rp 410,662 | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £301 (Rp 5,579,563) | Rp 4,056,150 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £94 (Rp 1,742,033) | Rp 1,358,260 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (Rp 120,149) | Rp 56,742 | + 112% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £14 (Rp 254,729) | Rp 77,300 | + 230% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 32% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| United Kingdom | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £62 (Rp 1,143,526) | Rp 624,572 | + 83% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £31 (Rp 582,257) | Rp 443,680 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £68 (Rp 1,256,470) | Rp 1,212,520 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £68 (Rp 1,253,969) | Rp 1,298,040 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | + 184% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 184% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| United Kingdom | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £25,499 (Rp 472,469,090) | Rp 535,705,000 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.65 (Rp 30,631) | Rp 12,273 | + 150% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £78 (Rp 1,443,209) | Rp 150,291 | + 860% | |
| Personal Care | + 123% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 123% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| United Kingdom | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.52 (Rp 65,255) | Rp 36,367 | + 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £10 (Rp 191,208) | Rp 60,467 | + 216% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £81 (Rp 1,496,118) | Rp 351,050 | + 326% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.35 (Rp 62,134) | Rp 130,123 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.71 (Rp 31,774) | Rp 21,655 | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.61 (Rp 66,874) | Rp 34,558 | + 94% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.29 (Rp 42,436) | Rp 30,035 | + 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.68 (Rp 31,049) | Rp 15,580 | + 99% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 (Rp 266,688) | Rp 88,350 | + 202% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 59% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| United Kingdom | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £37 (Rp 679,242) | Rp 216,012 | + 214% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £19 (Rp 347,875) | Rp 104,481 | + 233% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £148 (Rp 2,749,351) | Rp 2,274,680 | + 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £60 (Rp 1,109,300) | Rp 383,761 | + 189% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £10 (Rp 178,747) | Rp 162,937 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.18 (Rp 58,947) | Rp 36,298 | + 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.68 (Rp 86,718) | Rp 40,791 | + 113% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £433 (Rp 8,016,998) | Rp 12,194,000 | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.11 (Rp 1,974) | Rp 2,029 | - 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £33 (Rp 615,654) | Rp 496,553 | + 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £13 (Rp 233,573) | Rp 35,528 | + 557% | |
| TOTAL | + 110% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 110% more expensive than in Indonesia
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