- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 50% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (Rp 196,764) | Rp 64,942 | + 203% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.65 (Rp 103,646) | Rp 50,397 | + 106% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.63 (Rp 66,698) | Rp 31,350 | + 113% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.86 (Rp 15,833) | Rp 18,922 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.66 (Rp 48,837) | Rp 22,795 | + 114% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.89 (Rp 34,609) | Rp 15,321 | + 126% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.63 (Rp 84,944) | Rp 67,443 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.98 (Rp 36,366) | Rp 37,720 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.83 (Rp 15,295) | Rp 18,389 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.76 (Rp 32,366) | Rp 31,175 | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (Rp 157,792) | Rp 363,342 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.82 (Rp 33,465) | Rp 18,399 | + 82% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.91 (Rp 16,667) | Rp 15,886 | + 5% | |
| Housing | + 165% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 165% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,866 (Rp 34,261,315) | Rp 11,979,100 | + 186% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,199 (Rp 22,012,306) | Rp 8,842,230 | + 149% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £156 (Rp 2,865,905) | Rp 899,203 | + 219% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,184 (Rp 21,737,645) | Rp 8,255,600 | + 163% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £812 (Rp 14,904,219) | Rp 4,645,870 | + 221% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £144 (Rp 2,638,759) | Rp 630,805 | + 318% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £22 (Rp 400,923) | Rp 243,207 | + 65% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £335 (Rp 6,147,307) | Rp 4,550,930 | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £85 (Rp 1,555,935) | Rp 1,689,490 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (Rp 118,443) | Rp 61,664 | + 92% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (Rp 200,579) | Rp 55,521 | + 261% | |
| Clothes | + 55% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 55% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £65 (Rp 1,192,448) | Rp 612,994 | + 95% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £33 (Rp 604,550) | Rp 416,812 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £71 (Rp 1,306,495) | Rp 974,726 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £74 (Rp 1,356,591) | Rp 821,580 | + 65% | |
| Transportation | + 130% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 130% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,476 (Rp 339,207,438) | Rp 470,268,000 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.25 (Rp 23,031) | Rp 8,713 | + 164% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £96 (Rp 1,754,123) | Rp 376,741 | + 366% | |
| Personal Care | + 134% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 134% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.36 (Rp 61,692) | Rp 25,888 | + 138% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (Rp 153,799) | Rp 86,121 | + 79% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £75 (Rp 1,379,137) | Rp 362,813 | + 280% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.57 (Rp 65,547) | Rp 45,322 | + 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.53 (Rp 28,032) | Rp 23,501 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.21 (Rp 58,937) | Rp 33,880 | + 74% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.81 (Rp 33,257) | Rp 15,234 | + 118% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.56 (Rp 28,686) | Rp 13,078 | + 119% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (Rp 231,010) | Rp 92,813 | + 149% | |
| Entertainment | + 86% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 86% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £31 (Rp 569,307) | Rp 207,987 | + 174% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 (Rp 389,296) | Rp 98,924 | + 294% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £110 (Rp 2,028,540) | Rp 390,835 | + 419% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £55 (Rp 1,013,677) | Rp 480,517 | + 111% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (Rp 165,266) | Rp 125,911 | + 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.96 (Rp 54,403) | Rp 46,550 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.41 (Rp 81,055) | Rp 57,305 | + 41% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £400 (Rp 7,345,367) | Rp 8,006,060 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.15 (Rp 2,821) | Rp 1,764 | + 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £44 (Rp 801,597) | Rp 536,205 | + 49% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £10 (Rp 189,385) | Rp 24,432 | + 675% | |
| TOTAL | + 110% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
18359.653
IDR
/
GBP
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 19,262 prices entered by 2,801 different people.
Cost of living in United Kingdom is 110% more expensive than in Indonesia
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 49% more expensive than in Indonesia
- Cost of living in Albania is 5% cheaper than in Indonesia
- Cost of living in Argentina is 20% cheaper than in Indonesia
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 117% more expensive than in Indonesia
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Indonesia
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 33% more expensive than in Indonesia
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Indonesia
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 192% more expensive than in Indonesia