Cost of living in Indonesia compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 38% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Indonesia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 55,068 (5,240 ₦) | 6,197 ₦ | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 58,183 (5,537 ₦) | 4,250 ₦ | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 31,308 (2,979 ₦) | 3,207 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 23,300 (2,217 ₦) | 1,209 ₦ | + 83% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 30,367 (2,890 ₦) | 2,479 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 14,479 (1,378 ₦) | 1,495 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 67,619 (6,435 ₦) | 5,933 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 46,085 (4,385 ₦) | 3,488 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 20,806 (1,980 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 34,093 (3,244 ₦) | 1,037 ₦ | + 213% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 344,694 (32,801 ₦) | 9,593 ₦ | + 242% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 18,823 (1,791 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | + 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 14,432 (1,373 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | + 4% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 10% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Indonesia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 20,348,700 (1,936,379 ₦) | 2,222,680 ₦ | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 11,729,200 (1,116,149 ₦) | 1,328,290 ₦ | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 1,724,710 (164,123 ₦) | 153,894 ₦ | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 7,387,200 (702,965 ₦) | 844,148 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 4,597,950 (437,540 ₦) | 754,176 ₦ | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 1,423,880 (135,496 ₦) | 240,561 ₦ | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 378,883 (36,054 ₦) | 28,675 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 3,205,730 (305,057 ₦) | 387,079 ₦ | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,931,010 (183,755 ₦) | 126,450 ₦ | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 91,402 (8,698 ₦) | 2,193 ₦ | + 297% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 80,207 (7,633 ₦) | 2,985 ₦ | + 156% | |
| Clothes | + 209% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 209% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Indonesia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 759,724 (72,295 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 325% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 458,661 (43,646 ₦) | 15,682 ₦ | + 178% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,371,230 (130,486 ₦) | 45,968 ₦ | + 184% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,296,520 (123,377 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 147% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 25% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Indonesia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 504,781,000 (48,034,883 ₦) | 5,000,000 ₦ | + 861% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 12,092 (1,151 ₦) | 1,034 ₦ | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 199,904 (19,023 ₦) | 34,491 ₦ | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 31% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Indonesia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 22,456 (2,137 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 96,147 (9,149 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 418% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 275,446 (26,211 ₦) | 17,619 ₦ | + 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 66,604 (6,338 ₦) | 4,474 ₦ | + 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 26,592 (2,531 ₦) | 1,749 ₦ | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 33,023 (3,142 ₦) | 3,834 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 27,953 (2,660 ₦) | 2,923 ₦ | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 12,305 (1,171 ₦) | 1,338 ₦ | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 84,361 (8,028 ₦) | 3,631 ₦ | + 121% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 12% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Indonesia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 261,890 (24,921 ₦) | 43,872 ₦ | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 104,570 (9,951 ₦) | 11,069 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 496,791 (47,275 ₦) | 15,224 ₦ | + 211% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 379,769 (36,139 ₦) | 42,055 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 149,637 (14,239 ₦) | 4,541 ₦ | + 214% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 38,584 (3,672 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 50,891 (4,843 ₦) | 1,421 ₦ | + 241% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 6,922,760 (658,769 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 121% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 2,388 (227 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 433,566 (41,258 ₦) | 34,159 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 42,636 (4,057 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 62% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 852 prices entered by 113 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 05, 2025.
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Cost of living in Indonesia is 18% more expensive than in Nigeria
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