Cost of living in Indonesia compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 39% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Indonesia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 41,630 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 47 | - 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 49,768 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 31 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 28,008 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 15 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 20,690 (Dirham 4.99) | Dirham 7 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 26,413 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 14 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 17,963 (Dirham 4.33) | Dirham 5.18 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 48,283 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 22 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 42,961 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 8 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 20,083 (Dirham 4.84) | Dirham 4.16 | + 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 34,641 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 13 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 330,507 (Dirham 80) | Dirham 56 | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 22,163 (Dirham 5.35) | Dirham 8 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 19,058 (Dirham 4.60) | Dirham 4.38 | + 5% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 66% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Indonesia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 15,801,100 (Dirham 3,811) | Dirham 9,101 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 7,774,450 (Dirham 1,875) | Dirham 6,393 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 1,058,460 (Dirham 255) | Dirham 647 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 6,933,370 (Dirham 1,672) | Dirham 5,210 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 3,788,700 (Dirham 914) | Dirham 3,122 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 701,641 (Dirham 169) | Dirham 466 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 404,751 (Dirham 98) | Dirham 355 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 3,678,120 (Dirham 887) | Dirham 1,296 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,501,310 (Dirham 362) | Dirham 380 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 59,291 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 42 | - 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 62,066 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 43 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 42% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Indonesia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 577,462 (Dirham 139) | Dirham 231 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 398,654 (Dirham 96) | Dirham 210 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,115,730 (Dirham 269) | Dirham 322 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,238,980 (Dirham 299) | Dirham 316 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 55% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Indonesia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 408,837,000 (Dirham 98,608) | Dirham 97,049 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 11,750 (Dirham 2.83) | Dirham 3.32 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 201,035 (Dirham 48) | Dirham 283 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 62% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Indonesia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 55,654 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 25 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 78,357 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 50 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 240,493 (Dirham 58) | Dirham 293 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 113,090 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 23 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 30,807 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 19 | - 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 36,359 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 17 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 28,787 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 15 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 13,096 (Dirham 3.16) | Dirham 15 | - 78% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 68,593 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 44 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 51% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Indonesia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 270,757 (Dirham 65) | Dirham 206 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 98,949 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 96 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 1,763,280 (Dirham 425) | Dirham 237 | + 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 384,067 (Dirham 93) | Dirham 277 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 196,324 (Dirham 47) | Dirham 91 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 37,277 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 20 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 40,248 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 45 | - 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 9,505,300 (Dirham 2,293) | Dirham 1,982 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,816 (Dirham 0.44) | Dirham 0.48 | - 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 513,732 (Dirham 124) | Dirham 308 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 32,407 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 17 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 07, 2022.
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Cost of living in Indonesia is 55% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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