Cost of living in Indonesia compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 15% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Indonesia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 59,962 (1,829 ₦) | 2,387 ₦ | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 55,395 (1,690 ₦) | 2,318 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 27,371 (835 ₦) | 1,522 ₦ | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 20,165 (615 ₦) | 1,222 ₦ | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 26,969 (823 ₦) | 939 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 17,108 (522 ₦) | 1,033 ₦ | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 50,021 (1,526 ₦) | 1,734 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 42,079 (1,284 ₦) | 2,062 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 22,926 (699 ₦) | 1,536 ₦ | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 35,271 (1,076 ₦) | 450 ₦ | + 139% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 302,386 (9,226 ₦) | 4,511 ₦ | + 105% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 19,961 (609 ₦) | 580 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 18,941 (578 ₦) | 554 ₦ | + 4% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 54% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Indonesia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 16,292,300 (497,066 ₦) | 1,384,300 ₦ | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 8,256,070 (251,886 ₦) | 550,613 ₦ | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 871,567 (26,591 ₦) | 29,483 ₦ | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 8,332,070 (254,205 ₦) | 532,585 ₦ | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 3,724,330 (113,626 ₦) | 284,622 ₦ | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 532,882 (16,258 ₦) | 9,353 ₦ | + 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 345,070 (10,528 ₦) | 18,452 ₦ | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 3,857,190 (117,680 ₦) | 95,780 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,498,840 (45,728 ₦) | 31,540 ₦ | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 70,816 (2,161 ₦) | 5,479 ₦ | - 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 78,155 (2,384 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 59% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 39% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Indonesia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 560,382 (17,097 ₦) | 8,961 ₦ | + 91% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 442,949 (13,514 ₦) | 11,056 ₦ | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,218,390 (37,172 ₦) | 25,787 ₦ | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,398,430 (42,665 ₦) | 26,918 ₦ | + 58% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 44% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Indonesia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 492,973,000 (15,040,231 ₦) | 23,442,500 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 11,374 (347 ₦) | 256 ₦ | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 190,182 (5,802 ₦) | 19,283 ₦ | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 11% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Indonesia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 36,367 (1,110 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 190% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 60,467 (1,845 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 332,000 (10,129 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 67,999 (2,075 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 22,412 (684 ₦) | 835 ₦ | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 34,558 (1,054 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 30,035 (916 ₦) | 651 ₦ | + 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 15,580 (475 ₦) | 617 ₦ | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 88,350 (2,696 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 59% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 18% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Indonesia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 213,417 (6,511 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 110,240 (3,363 ₦) | 5,412 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 300,249 (9,160 ₦) | 8,826 ₦ | + 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 490,881 (14,976 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 92,882 (2,834 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 39,821 (1,215 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 44,788 (1,366 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 173% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 9,505,300 (289,999 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | + 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,816 (55 ₦) | 24 ₦ | + 133% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 585,606 (17,866 ₦) | 19,892 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 36,785 (1,122 ₦) | 505 ₦ | + 122% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 935 prices entered by 123 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
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Cost of living in Indonesia is 35% cheaper than in Nigeria
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