Cost of living in Indonesia compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 67% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Indonesia | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 46,670 (CHF 2.75) | CHF 26 | - 90% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 60,147 (CHF 3.54) | CHF 16 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 27,259 (CHF 1.61) | CHF 12 | - 86% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 22,140 (CHF 1.30) | CHF 1.73 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 29,420 (CHF 1.73) | CHF 8 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 18,202 (CHF 1.07) | CHF 4.49 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 65,816 (CHF 3.88) | CHF 11 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 44,338 (CHF 2.61) | CHF 4.28 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 23,243 (CHF 1.37) | CHF 2.43 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 35,532 (CHF 2.09) | CHF 2.14 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 357,873 (CHF 21) | CHF 13 | + 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 21,944 (CHF 1.29) | CHF 2.75 | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 20,736 (CHF 1.22) | CHF 2.66 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 73% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 73% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Indonesia | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 20,539,400 (CHF 1,210) | CHF 3,746 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 10,735,200 (CHF 632) | CHF 2,813 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 1,054,360 (CHF 62) | CHF 231 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 8,329,670 (CHF 491) | CHF 2,181 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 4,676,900 (CHF 276) | CHF 1,591 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 555,271 (CHF 33) | CHF 125 | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 405,895 (CHF 24) | CHF 55 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 4,110,400 (CHF 242) | CHF 472 | - 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,797,940 (CHF 106) | CHF 110 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 58,625 (CHF 3.45) | CHF 20 | - 83% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 87,033 (CHF 5.13) | CHF 31 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 54% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 54% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Indonesia | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 746,172 (CHF 44) | CHF 111 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 494,843 (CHF 29) | CHF 63 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,256,500 (CHF 74) | CHF 121 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,345,870 (CHF 79) | CHF 190 | - 58% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 64% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Indonesia | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 553,625,000 (CHF 32,613) | CHF 37,102 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 11,228 (CHF 0.66) | CHF 1.86 | - 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 197,899 (CHF 12) | CHF 79 | - 85% | |
| Personal Care | - 80% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 80% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Indonesia | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 22,717 (CHF 1.34) | CHF 13 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 48,531 (CHF 2.86) | CHF 26 | - 89% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 355,517 (CHF 21) | CHF 211 | - 90% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 115,732 (CHF 7) | CHF 5.94 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 23,036 (CHF 1.36) | CHF 4.15 | - 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 32,995 (CHF 1.94) | CHF 7 | - 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 49,135 (CHF 2.89) | CHF 3.09 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 17,984 (CHF 1.06) | CHF 3.81 | - 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 87,591 (CHF 5.16) | CHF 53 | - 90% | |
| Entertainment | - 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 65% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Indonesia | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 194,090 (CHF 11) | CHF 79 | - 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 120,586 (CHF 7) | CHF 38 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 3,533,850 (CHF 208) | CHF 139 | + 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 419,806 (CHF 25) | CHF 126 | - 80% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 119,009 (CHF 7) | CHF 18 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 37,625 (CHF 2.22) | CHF 5.21 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 44,445 (CHF 2.62) | CHF 7 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 11,422,800 (CHF 673) | CHF 702 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 2,007 (CHF 0.12) | CHF 0.33 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 460,261 (CHF 27) | CHF 88 | - 69% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 37,374 (CHF 2.20) | CHF 9 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 68% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in Indonesia is 68% cheaper than in Switzerland
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