Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 48% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (Rp 205,528) | Rp 62,230 | + 230% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.83 (Rp 105,494) | Rp 52,137 | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.43 (Rp 62,105) | Rp 30,582 | + 103% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.89 (Rp 16,041) | Rp 18,388 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.37 (Rp 42,891) | Rp 26,104 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.00 (Rp 36,282) | Rp 14,341 | + 153% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.22 (Rp 76,420) | Rp 77,272 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.83 (Rp 33,139) | Rp 38,806 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.06 (Rp 19,147) | Rp 19,485 | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.74 (Rp 31,587) | Rp 32,212 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (Rp 141,451) | Rp 339,997 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.89 (Rp 34,241) | Rp 15,796 | + 117% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.00 (Rp 18,131) | Rp 17,158 | + 6% | |
| Housing | + 215% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 215% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,023 (Rp 36,633,242) | Rp 10,152,500 | + 261% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,468 (Rp 26,576,984) | Rp 5,840,050 | + 355% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £135 (Rp 2,442,108) | Rp 772,430 | + 216% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,204 (Rp 21,804,764) | Rp 6,942,790 | + 214% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,005 (Rp 18,200,298) | Rp 3,311,200 | + 450% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £111 (Rp 2,004,191) | Rp 502,555 | + 299% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £24 (Rp 425,531) | Rp 285,184 | + 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £332 (Rp 6,008,716) | Rp 4,793,310 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £83 (Rp 1,503,462) | Rp 2,765,630 | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (Rp 111,682) | Rp 69,682 | + 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (Rp 212,855) | Rp 51,169 | + 316% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 36% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £69 (Rp 1,252,210) | Rp 655,076 | + 91% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £30 (Rp 546,599) | Rp 457,119 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £70 (Rp 1,266,102) | Rp 1,076,740 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £77 (Rp 1,387,682) | Rp 1,007,380 | + 38% | |
| Transportation | + 125% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 125% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £19,847 (Rp 359,322,280) | Rp 490,945,000 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.27 (Rp 22,969) | Rp 9,156 | + 151% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £91 (Rp 1,650,993) | Rp 330,672 | + 399% | |
| Personal Care | + 142% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 142% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.11 (Rp 74,375) | Rp 30,938 | + 140% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (Rp 160,457) | Rp 82,186 | + 95% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £85 (Rp 1,545,117) | Rp 280,243 | + 451% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.25 (Rp 58,814) | Rp 38,725 | + 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.65 (Rp 29,876) | Rp 26,962 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.41 (Rp 61,695) | Rp 34,072 | + 81% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.80 (Rp 32,501) | Rp 16,791 | + 94% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.49 (Rp 26,905) | Rp 13,618 | + 98% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £12 (Rp 220,879) | Rp 63,841 | + 246% | |
| Entertainment | + 78% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 78% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £29 (Rp 530,113) | Rp 184,270 | + 188% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £20 (Rp 361,857) | Rp 105,975 | + 241% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £108 (Rp 1,950,529) | Rp 1,041,000 | + 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £58 (Rp 1,046,848) | Rp 413,601 | + 153% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (Rp 157,579) | Rp 152,100 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.08 (Rp 55,696) | Rp 44,543 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.66 (Rp 84,374) | Rp 59,628 | + 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £412 (Rp 7,456,640) | Rp 6,860,790 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.13 (Rp 2,407) | Rp 1,635 | + 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £39 (Rp 705,537) | Rp 597,783 | + 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £11 (Rp 199,307) | Rp 24,831 | + 703% | |
| TOTAL | + 117% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2020.
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 117% more expensive than in Indonesia
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