Cost of living in Indonesia compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 12% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 49,381 (1,342 ₦) | 2,456 ₦ | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 55,115 (1,498 ₦) | 2,030 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 32,165 (874 ₦) | 1,031 ₦ | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 20,667 (562 ₦) | 693 ₦ | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 25,337 (688 ₦) | 682 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 17,064 (464 ₦) | 550 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 61,721 (1,677 ₦) | 2,663 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 37,576 (1,021 ₦) | 829 ₦ | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 19,651 (534 ₦) | 717 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 33,333 (906 ₦) | 362 ₦ | + 150% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 375,202 (10,194 ₦) | 2,544 ₦ | + 301% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 18,761 (510 ₦) | 307 ₦ | + 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 18,326 (498 ₦) | 351 ₦ | + 42% | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 39% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 19,045,400 (517,476 ₦) | 365,534 ₦ | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 10,096,300 (274,323 ₦) | 133,826 ₦ | + 105% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 1,245,580 (33,843 ₦) | 26,822 ₦ | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 7,203,760 (195,731 ₦) | 125,257 ₦ | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 4,313,490 (117,200 ₦) | 115,758 ₦ | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 979,539 (26,615 ₦) | 16,604 ₦ | + 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 329,516 (8,953 ₦) | 9,095 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 4,258,580 (115,708 ₦) | 70,488 ₦ | + 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 2,125,490 (57,751 ₦) | 29,830 ₦ | + 94% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 66,640 (1,811 ₦) | 1,281 ₦ | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 68,439 (1,860 ₦) | 889 ₦ | + 109% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 46% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 680,041 (18,477 ₦) | 6,437 ₦ | + 187% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 422,463 (11,479 ₦) | 10,280 ₦ | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,072,100 (29,130 ₦) | 16,911 ₦ | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,116,540 (30,337 ₦) | 18,034 ₦ | + 68% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 9% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 486,176,000 (13,209,725 ₦) | 6,504,060 ₦ | + 103% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 8,964 (244 ₦) | 142 ₦ | + 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 228,023 (6,196 ₦) | 12,367 ₦ | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 10% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 29,297 (796 ₦) | 1,411 ₦ | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 59,151 (1,607 ₦) | 2,139 ₦ | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 256,292 (6,964 ₦) | 8,882 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 80,956 (2,200 ₦) | 1,083 ₦ | + 103% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 22,650 (615 ₦) | 858 ₦ | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 44,295 (1,204 ₦) | 1,400 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 22,030 (599 ₦) | 368 ₦ | + 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 12,336 (335 ₦) | 532 ₦ | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 81,128 (2,204 ₦) | 2,085 ₦ | + 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 8% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 176,169 (4,787 ₦) | 5,838 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 104,243 (2,832 ₦) | 3,760 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 650,328 (17,670 ₦) | 13,722 ₦ | + 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 367,409 (9,983 ₦) | 29,551 ₦ | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 133,391 (3,624 ₦) | 2,449 ₦ | + 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 36,857 (1,001 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 48,222 (1,310 ₦) | 363 ₦ | + 261% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 8,519,630 (231,484 ₦) | 111,684 ₦ | + 107% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,787 (49 ₦) | 28 ₦ | + 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 604,695 (16,430 ₦) | 13,493 ₦ | + 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 28,427 (772 ₦) | 391 ₦ | + 98% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,570 prices entered by 176 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in Indonesia is 17% more expensive than in Nigeria
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