Cost of living in Indonesia compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 9% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 61,616 (1,633 ₦) | 2,102 ₦ | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 50,879 (1,349 ₦) | 1,690 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 28,690 (761 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 19,092 (506 ₦) | 802 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 26,655 (707 ₦) | 608 ₦ | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 15,384 (408 ₦) | 686 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 69,458 (1,841 ₦) | 2,314 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 39,153 (1,038 ₦) | 1,142 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 19,538 (518 ₦) | 652 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 30,210 (801 ₦) | 324 ₦ | + 147% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 433,415 (11,490 ₦) | 2,829 ₦ | + 306% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 16,020 (425 ₦) | 360 ₦ | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 14,528 (385 ₦) | 353 ₦ | + 9% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 29% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 13,278,000 (352,008 ₦) | 450,052 ₦ | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 7,047,390 (186,831 ₦) | 277,945 ₦ | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 1,073,920 (28,470 ₦) | 20,990 ₦ | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 6,550,380 (173,655 ₦) | 336,264 ₦ | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 3,577,050 (94,830 ₦) | 265,218 ₦ | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 660,848 (17,519 ₦) | 12,211 ₦ | + 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 268,756 (7,125 ₦) | 8,757 ₦ | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 3,655,150 (96,900 ₦) | 84,820 ₦ | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,371,860 (36,369 ₦) | 31,502 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 52,413 (1,390 ₦) | 1,122 ₦ | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 51,166 (1,356 ₦) | 1,149 ₦ | + 18% | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 50% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 639,688 (16,959 ₦) | 7,198 ₦ | + 136% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 543,010 (14,396 ₦) | 10,494 ₦ | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,062,600 (28,170 ₦) | 14,247 ₦ | + 98% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 883,123 (23,412 ₦) | 21,849 ₦ | + 7% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 23% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 469,854,000 (12,456,113 ₦) | 1,792,100 ₦ | + 595% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 9,231 (245 ₦) | 148 ₦ | + 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 360,956 (9,569 ₦) | 16,973 ₦ | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 11% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 30,366 (805 ₦) | 969 ₦ | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 138,988 (3,685 ₦) | 2,812 ₦ | + 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 257,547 (6,828 ₦) | 6,906 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 41,237 (1,093 ₦) | 1,561 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 24,297 (644 ₦) | 1,081 ₦ | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 30,182 (800 ₦) | 1,092 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 19,131 (507 ₦) | 333 ₦ | + 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 14,080 (373 ₦) | 488 ₦ | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 66,998 (1,776 ₦) | 2,448 ₦ | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 184,609 (4,894 ₦) | 5,246 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 104,111 (2,760 ₦) | 3,961 ₦ | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 359,301 (9,525 ₦) | 16,149 ₦ | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 433,102 (11,482 ₦) | 17,569 ₦ | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 128,455 (3,405 ₦) | 2,268 ₦ | + 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 46,128 (1,223 ₦) | 2,077 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 51,877 (1,375 ₦) | 567 ₦ | + 142% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 6,699,010 (177,595 ₦) | 68,273 ₦ | + 160% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,407 (37 ₦) | 34 ₦ | + 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 501,792 (13,303 ₦) | 15,931 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 23,371 (620 ₦) | 475 ₦ | + 30% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,541 prices entered by 300 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Indonesia is about the same as in Nigeria
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