Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 58% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| United Kingdom | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £14 (Rp 258,171) | Rp 61,205 | + 322% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.91 (Rp 107,893) | Rp 48,353 | + 123% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.36 (Rp 61,297) | Rp 29,046 | + 111% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.89 (Rp 16,273) | Rp 21,836 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.77 (Rp 50,574) | Rp 22,834 | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.29 (Rp 41,770) | Rp 14,630 | + 186% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.83 (Rp 69,911) | Rp 66,405 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.12 (Rp 38,656) | Rp 43,134 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.88 (Rp 15,969) | Rp 18,263 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.87 (Rp 34,131) | Rp 34,771 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (Rp 155,666) | Rp 406,659 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.92 (Rp 34,955) | Rp 17,291 | + 102% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.03 (Rp 18,833) | Rp 16,247 | + 16% | |
| Housing | + 250% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 250% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| United Kingdom | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,255 (Rp 41,131,443) | Rp 13,044,000 | + 215% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,788 (Rp 32,620,923) | Rp 6,448,100 | + 406% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £177 (Rp 3,233,396) | Rp 801,210 | + 304% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,498 (Rp 27,337,468) | Rp 6,665,800 | + 310% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,191 (Rp 21,725,633) | Rp 3,107,490 | + 599% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £138 (Rp 2,525,390) | Rp 505,106 | + 400% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £26 (Rp 477,220) | Rp 237,062 | + 101% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £294 (Rp 5,363,196) | Rp 3,563,720 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £101 (Rp 1,837,780) | Rp 1,234,820 | + 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (Rp 114,465) | Rp 57,323 | + 100% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £13 (Rp 236,023) | Rp 95,242 | + 148% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 39% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| United Kingdom | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £67 (Rp 1,214,328) | Rp 648,513 | + 87% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £34 (Rp 617,440) | Rp 480,172 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £74 (Rp 1,353,974) | Rp 1,195,760 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £85 (Rp 1,551,419) | Rp 1,102,700 | + 41% | |
| Transportation | + 183% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 183% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| United Kingdom | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £22,915 (Rp 418,053,521) | Rp 417,700,000 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.55 (Rp 28,353) | Rp 9,337 | + 204% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £113 (Rp 2,054,638) | Rp 419,026 | + 390% | |
| Personal Care | + 146% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 146% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| United Kingdom | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.11 (Rp 75,013) | Rp 19,709 | + 281% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (Rp 168,852) | Rp 89,583 | + 88% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £90 (Rp 1,644,178) | Rp 204,790 | + 703% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £2.50 (Rp 45,633) | Rp 108,192 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.57 (Rp 28,698) | Rp 22,334 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.42 (Rp 62,327) | Rp 30,094 | + 107% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.89 (Rp 34,487) | Rp 22,886 | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.29 (Rp 23,461) | Rp 11,284 | + 108% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 (Rp 264,439) | Rp 119,565 | + 121% | |
| Entertainment | + 69% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 69% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| United Kingdom | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £36 (Rp 649,509) | Rp 261,585 | + 148% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £24 (Rp 437,782) | Rp 99,216 | + 341% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £140 (Rp 2,563,007) | Rp 251,127 | + 921% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £61 (Rp 1,116,608) | Rp 573,242 | + 95% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (Rp 171,637) | Rp 159,890 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.18 (Rp 58,004) | Rp 39,869 | + 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.32 (Rp 97,032) | Rp 65,361 | + 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £533 (Rp 9,728,756) | Rp 10,724,300 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.12 (Rp 2,235) | Rp 2,093 | + 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £40 (Rp 731,810) | Rp 509,555 | + 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £12 (Rp 218,442) | Rp 32,683 | + 568% | |
| TOTAL | + 142% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 142% more expensive than in Indonesia
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