- Cost of Living
- Indonesia
- United Arab Emirates
- Comparison
Cost of living in Indonesia compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 39% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 63,072 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 53 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Rp 48,991 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 27 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 27,633 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 18 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 19,593 (Dirham 5.11) | Dirham 7 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 26,332 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 13 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 13,296 (Dirham 3.47) | Dirham 7 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 61,207 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 25 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 34,249 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 9 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 16,246 (Dirham 4.24) | Dirham 5.18 | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 30,324 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 12 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 361,430 (Dirham 94) | Dirham 89 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Rp 20,153 (Dirham 5.26) | Dirham 7 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 17,298 (Dirham 4.51) | Dirham 4.34 | + 4% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 67% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 11,435,900 (Dirham 2,984) | Dirham 8,155 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Rp 7,504,990 (Dirham 1,959) | Dirham 6,349 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 1,071,210 (Dirham 280) | Dirham 760 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 7,608,140 (Dirham 1,986) | Dirham 6,440 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Rp 4,142,210 (Dirham 1,081) | Dirham 4,234 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Rp 691,819 (Dirham 181) | Dirham 485 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Rp 303,530 (Dirham 79) | Dirham 304 | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Rp 4,322,790 (Dirham 1,128) | Dirham 1,541 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,628,660 (Dirham 425) | Dirham 386 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 48,003 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 41 | - 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 50,915 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 40 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | - 47% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 47% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Rp 574,040 (Dirham 150) | Dirham 276 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Rp 418,053 (Dirham 109) | Dirham 219 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,035,090 (Dirham 270) | Dirham 383 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 990,885 (Dirham 259) | Dirham 473 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 36% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 433,968,000 (Dirham 113,255) | Dirham 79,151 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 8,748 (Dirham 2.28) | Dirham 2.06 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 306,549 (Dirham 80) | Dirham 267 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 69% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 18,737 (Dirham 4.89) | Dirham 23 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 71,789 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 74 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 313,840 (Dirham 82) | Dirham 262 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Rp 35,874 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 27 | - 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 20,511 (Dirham 5.35) | Dirham 17 | - 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 29,043 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 19 | - 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 11,569 (Dirham 3.02) | Dirham 9 | - 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 12,259 (Dirham 3.20) | Dirham 13 | - 76% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 88,094 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 60 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 58% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 215,409 (Dirham 56) | Dirham 191 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 96,908 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 77 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 375,382 (Dirham 98) | Dirham 296 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 479,575 (Dirham 125) | Dirham 382 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 131,447 (Dirham 34) | Dirham 65 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 48,005 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 21 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 57,987 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 45 | - 66% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Rp 7,986,280 (Dirham 2,084) | Dirham 2,077 | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,629 (Dirham 0.43) | Dirham 0.71 | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 573,489 (Dirham 150) | Dirham 441 | - 66% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Rp 22,960 (Dirham 5.99) | Dirham 19 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,873 prices entered by 1,453 different people.
Cost of living in Indonesia is 54% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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