- Cost of Living
- Indonesia
- United Arab Emirates
- Comparison
Cost of living in Indonesia compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 45% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 64,060 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 57 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Rp 50,221 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 27 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 31,397 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 21 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 18,967 (Dirham 4.80) | Dirham 7 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 22,704 (Dirham 5.74) | Dirham 13 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 15,321 (Dirham 3.88) | Dirham 7 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 67,443 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 26 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 37,831 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 10 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 18,389 (Dirham 4.65) | Dirham 5.08 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 32,050 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 14 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 363,342 (Dirham 92) | Dirham 112 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Rp 19,021 (Dirham 4.81) | Dirham 7 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 15,904 (Dirham 4.02) | Dirham 4.51 | - 11% | |
| 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 11,979,100 (Dirham 3,031) | Dirham 7,938 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Rp 8,842,230 (Dirham 2,237) | Dirham 6,079 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 899,203 (Dirham 228) | Dirham 735 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 8,255,600 (Dirham 2,089) | Dirham 6,106 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Rp 4,645,870 (Dirham 1,176) | Dirham 4,379 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Rp 630,805 (Dirham 160) | Dirham 527 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Rp 244,903 (Dirham 62) | Dirham 302 | - 79% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Rp 4,604,060 (Dirham 1,165) | Dirham 1,504 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,766,010 (Dirham 447) | Dirham 470 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 60,823 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 39 | - 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 59,495 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 39 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | - 48% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 48% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Rp 612,994 (Dirham 155) | Dirham 269 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Rp 416,812 (Dirham 105) | Dirham 213 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 974,726 (Dirham 247) | Dirham 412 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 821,580 (Dirham 208) | Dirham 475 | - 56% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 29% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 470,268,000 (Dirham 118,993) | Dirham 78,944 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 8,713 (Dirham 2.20) | Dirham 2.30 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 376,741 (Dirham 95) | Dirham 251 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 66% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 25,888 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 24 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 86,121 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 69 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 362,813 (Dirham 92) | Dirham 284 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Rp 45,322 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 27 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 23,501 (Dirham 5.95) | Dirham 17 | - 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 33,880 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 20 | - 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 15,234 (Dirham 3.85) | Dirham 11 | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 13,078 (Dirham 3.31) | Dirham 13 | - 75% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 92,813 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 62 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 60% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 207,987 (Dirham 53) | Dirham 196 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 98,924 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 79 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 390,835 (Dirham 99) | Dirham 344 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 480,517 (Dirham 122) | Dirham 361 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 125,911 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 67 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 46,550 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 22 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 57,305 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 43 | - 66% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Rp 8,006,060 (Dirham 2,026) | Dirham 2,057 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,764 (Dirham 0.45) | Dirham 0.89 | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 536,205 (Dirham 136) | Dirham 463 | - 71% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Rp 24,432 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 21 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
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Cost of living in Indonesia is 54% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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