Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 82% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 82% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| United Kingdom | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £15 (Rp 332,877) | Rp 74,240 | + 348% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £8 (Rp 166,465) | Rp 64,404 | + 158% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.90 (Rp 86,109) | Rp 43,127 | + 100% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.13 (Rp 24,950) | Rp 26,464 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.83 (Rp 84,558) | Rp 32,847 | + 157% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.54 (Rp 56,041) | Rp 18,993 | + 195% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.92 (Rp 108,814) | Rp 72,901 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.00 (Rp 44,245) | Rp 45,403 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.89 (Rp 19,645) | Rp 22,376 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.96 (Rp 43,288) | Rp 45,821 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (Rp 207,701) | Rp 334,753 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.16 (Rp 47,738) | Rp 18,943 | + 152% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.14 (Rp 25,104) | Rp 19,509 | + 29% | |
| Housing | + 128% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 128% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| United Kingdom | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,361 (Rp 52,163,643) | Rp 19,342,700 | + 170% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,634 (Rp 36,109,467) | Rp 11,729,200 | + 208% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £169 (Rp 3,739,625) | Rp 2,134,520 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,600 (Rp 35,364,313) | Rp 17,742,000 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £981 (Rp 21,684,685) | Rp 11,274,600 | + 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £121 (Rp 2,669,074) | Rp 1,559,960 | + 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £27 (Rp 585,942) | Rp 303,658 | + 93% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £256 (Rp 5,660,915) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £109 (Rp 2,419,584) | Rp 1,931,010 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (Rp 135,700) | Rp 91,402 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £15 (Rp 328,283) | Rp 83,441 | + 293% | |
| Clothes | + 71% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 71% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| United Kingdom | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £66 (Rp 1,459,863) | Rp 651,126 | + 124% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £35 (Rp 768,145) | Rp 458,661 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £79 (Rp 1,748,374) | Rp 1,449,070 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £82 (Rp 1,803,180) | Rp 1,296,520 | + 39% | |
| Transportation | + 170% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 170% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| United Kingdom | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £24,996 (Rp 552,359,664) | Rp 504,781,000 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.40 (Rp 30,999) | Rp 12,395 | + 150% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £99 (Rp 2,189,325) | Rp 535,183 | + 309% | |
| Personal Care | + 179% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 179% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| United Kingdom | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.47 (Rp 76,725) | Rp 22,456 | + 242% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (Rp 172,713) | Rp 96,147 | + 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £73 (Rp 1,613,698) | Rp 264,826 | + 509% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.86 (Rp 85,340) | Rp 66,604 | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £2.43 (Rp 53,697) | Rp 26,592 | + 102% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.60 (Rp 101,734) | Rp 33,023 | + 208% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.26 (Rp 49,834) | Rp 27,953 | + 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.80 (Rp 39,812) | Rp 21,349 | + 86% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £15 (Rp 337,805) | Rp 84,361 | + 300% | |
| Entertainment | + 101% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 101% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| United Kingdom | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £41 (Rp 911,974) | Rp 468,169 | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £23 (Rp 505,184) | Rp 96,262 | + 425% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £100 (Rp 2,219,065) | Rp 496,791 | + 347% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £68 (Rp 1,502,634) | Rp 836,381 | + 80% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £11 (Rp 249,406) | Rp 150,000 | + 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.82 (Rp 84,518) | Rp 54,336 | + 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £6 (Rp 132,870) | Rp 75,755 | + 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £396 (Rp 8,747,205) | Rp 6,922,760 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.17 (Rp 3,659) | Rp 2,388 | + 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £44 (Rp 962,486) | Rp 433,566 | + 122% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £15 (Rp 338,641) | Rp 46,882 | + 622% | |
| TOTAL | + 121% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 10, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 121% more expensive than in Indonesia
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