- Cost of Living
- Indonesia
- United Arab Emirates
- Comparison
Cost of living in Indonesia compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 44% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 68,713 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 54 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Rp 50,595 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 27 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 30,141 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 20 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 19,176 (Dirham 4.73) | Dirham 7 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 25,114 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 13 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 14,492 (Dirham 3.58) | Dirham 7 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 66,214 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 26 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 35,559 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 9 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 17,545 (Dirham 4.33) | Dirham 4.84 | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 33,489 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 15 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 346,359 (Dirham 85) | Dirham 100 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Rp 19,103 (Dirham 4.72) | Dirham 7 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 16,652 (Dirham 4.11) | Dirham 4.53 | - 9% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 66% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 12,147,400 (Dirham 2,999) | Dirham 8,112 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Rp 10,028,900 (Dirham 2,476) | Dirham 6,096 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 893,849 (Dirham 221) | Dirham 756 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 8,365,540 (Dirham 2,065) | Dirham 6,283 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Rp 4,983,150 (Dirham 1,230) | Dirham 4,253 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Rp 651,799 (Dirham 161) | Dirham 515 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Rp 281,056 (Dirham 69) | Dirham 303 | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Rp 4,905,610 (Dirham 1,211) | Dirham 1,413 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,838,430 (Dirham 454) | Dirham 411 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 56,108 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 38 | - 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 54,050 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 38 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 47% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 47% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Rp 608,039 (Dirham 150) | Dirham 250 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Rp 411,092 (Dirham 101) | Dirham 210 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 973,497 (Dirham 240) | Dirham 373 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 931,119 (Dirham 230) | Dirham 418 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 34% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 457,200,000 (Dirham 112,859) | Dirham 78,169 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 8,707 (Dirham 2.15) | Dirham 2.22 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 356,727 (Dirham 88) | Dirham 256 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 67% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 23,597 (Dirham 5.82) | Dirham 23 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 93,616 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 69 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 335,478 (Dirham 83) | Dirham 261 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Rp 42,380 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 28 | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 22,608 (Dirham 5.58) | Dirham 17 | - 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 33,284 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 20 | - 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 13,832 (Dirham 3.41) | Dirham 11 | - 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 14,078 (Dirham 3.48) | Dirham 13 | - 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 83,056 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 56 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 61% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 201,939 (Dirham 50) | Dirham 195 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 100,459 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 77 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 395,511 (Dirham 98) | Dirham 295 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 507,743 (Dirham 125) | Dirham 371 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 134,353 (Dirham 33) | Dirham 66 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 48,482 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 21 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 56,534 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 44 | - 68% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Rp 7,577,940 (Dirham 1,871) | Dirham 2,086 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,647 (Dirham 0.41) | Dirham 0.74 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 574,443 (Dirham 142) | Dirham 439 | - 68% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Rp 23,565 (Dirham 5.82) | Dirham 21 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in Indonesia is 55% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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