Cost of living in Indonesia compared to Iran
Currency:
Food | - 87% | |||
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Food in Indonesia is 87% cheaper than in Iran | ||||
Indonesia | Iran | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 51,111 (﷼ 137,352) | ﷼ 2,425,480 | - 94% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 61,877 (﷼ 166,284) | ﷼ 2,636,560 | - 94% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 30,423 (﷼ 81,756) | ﷼ 962,120 | - 92% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 22,265 (﷼ 59,832) | ﷼ 325,153 | - 82% | |
12 eggs, large | Rp 28,853 (﷼ 77,538) | ﷼ 685,540 | - 89% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 17,001 (﷼ 45,687) | ﷼ 294,916 | - 85% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 65,310 (﷼ 175,508) | ﷼ 937,877 | - 81% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 46,717 (﷼ 125,543) | ﷼ 456,200 | - 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 20,220 (﷼ 54,337) | ﷼ 214,507 | - 75% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 35,818 (﷼ 96,256) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 361,559 (﷼ 971,627) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 21,133 (﷼ 56,790) | ﷼ 358,063 | - 84% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 20,433 (﷼ 54,910) | ﷼ 125,434 | - 56% | |
Housing | - 87% | |||
Housing in Indonesia is 87% cheaper than in Iran | ||||
Indonesia | Iran | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 22,706,200 (﷼ 61,018,940) | ﷼ 348,896,000 | - 83% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 12,226,400 (﷼ 32,856,311) | ﷼ 192,000,000 | - 83% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 1,735,350 (﷼ 4,663,450) | ﷼ 46,610,800 | - 90% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 9,185,280 (﷼ 24,683,833) | ﷼ 259,095,000 | - 90% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 4,750,620 (﷼ 12,766,460) | ﷼ 167,809,000 | - 92% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 1,250,250 (﷼ 3,359,828) | ﷼ 28,887,100 | - 88% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 355,074 (﷼ 954,199) | ﷼ 2,388,580 | - 60% | |
40” flat screen tv | Rp 3,775,180 (﷼ 10,145,136) | ﷼ 145,035,000 | - 93% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,744,390 (﷼ 4,687,743) | ﷼ 140,280,000 | - 97% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 56,362 (﷼ 151,462) | ﷼ 1,853,050 | - 92% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 90,892 (﷼ 244,256) | ﷼ 1,188,560 | - 79% | |
Clothes | - 93% | |||
Clothes in Indonesia is 93% cheaper than in Iran | ||||
Indonesia | Iran | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 737,605 (﷼ 1,982,184) | ﷼ 16,511,000 | - 88% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 511,282 (﷼ 1,373,981) | ﷼ 21,931,200 | - 94% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,342,120 (﷼ 3,606,713) | ﷼ 61,551,600 | - 94% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,400,490 (﷼ 3,763,572) | ﷼ 29,525,800 | - 87% | |
Transportation | - 89% | |||
Transportation in Indonesia is 89% cheaper than in Iran | ||||
Indonesia | Iran | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 527,598,000 (﷼ 1,417,827,317) | ﷼ 19,720,800,000 | - 93% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 12,409 (﷼ 33,348) | ﷼ 29,904 | + 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 230,891 (﷼ 620,479) | ﷼ 5,263,230 | - 88% | |
Personal Care | - 93% | |||
Personal Care in Indonesia is 93% cheaper than in Iran | ||||
Indonesia | Iran | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 27,948 (﷼ 75,106) | ﷼ 1,663,600 | - 95% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 35,309 (﷼ 94,886) | ﷼ 1,988,630 | - 95% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 328,198 (﷼ 881,975) | ﷼ 4,000,000 | - 78% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 114,524 (﷼ 307,763) | ﷼ 1,655,540 | - 81% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 23,749 (﷼ 63,822) | ﷼ 2,066,400 | - 97% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 34,773 (﷼ 93,446) | ﷼ 713,362 | - 87% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 33,895 (﷼ 91,086) | ﷼ 736,864 | - 88% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Rp 9,939 (﷼ 26,709) | ﷼ 804,447 | - 97% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 114,835 (﷼ 308,599) | ﷼ 1,322,090 | - 77% | |
Entertainment | - 88% | |||
Entertainment in Indonesia is 88% cheaper than in Iran | ||||
Indonesia | Iran | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 209,471 (﷼ 562,917) | ﷼ 5,403,060 | - 90% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Rp 119,365 (﷼ 320,773) | ﷼ 1,272,100 | - 75% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 400,000 (﷼ 1,074,930) | ﷼ 8,472,430 | - 87% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 432,378 (﷼ 1,161,940) | ﷼ 11,254,100 | - 90% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 157,306 (﷼ 422,732) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 40,476 (﷼ 108,772) | ﷼ 894,748 | - 88% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 57,564 (﷼ 154,692) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 10,732,200 (﷼ 28,840,910) | ﷼ 375,807,000 | - 92% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,881 (﷼ 5,054) | ﷼ 19,460 | - 74% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 501,142 (﷼ 1,346,731) | ﷼ 11,150,900 | - 88% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 36,781 (﷼ 98,841) | ﷼ 1,467,460 | - 93% | |
TOTAL | - 88% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,678 prices entered by 179 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
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Cost of living in Indonesia is 88% cheaper than in Iran
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