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 48,924 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 45 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 55,115 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 29 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 32,165 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 20 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 20,580 (Dirham 5.30) | Dirham 7 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 25,337 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 14 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 17,064 (Dirham 4.39) | Dirham 7 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 61,721 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 23 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 37,576 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 9 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 19,651 (Dirham 5.06) | Dirham 4.63 | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 33,333 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 13 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 374,037 (Dirham 96) | Dirham 81 | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 18,761 (Dirham 4.83) | Dirham 8 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 18,326 (Dirham 4.72) | Dirham 4.70 | + 0% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 52% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 19,045,400 (Dirham 4,900) | Dirham 7,687 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 10,096,300 (Dirham 2,598) | Dirham 5,728 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 1,245,580 (Dirham 320) | Dirham 686 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 7,203,760 (Dirham 1,854) | Dirham 4,844 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 4,313,490 (Dirham 1,110) | Dirham 3,415 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 979,539 (Dirham 252) | Dirham 365 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 329,516 (Dirham 85) | Dirham 277 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 4,258,580 (Dirham 1,096) | Dirham 950 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 2,125,490 (Dirham 547) | Dirham 375 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 66,640 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 37 | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 68,439 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 33 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 37% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 680,041 (Dirham 175) | Dirham 225 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 424,371 (Dirham 109) | Dirham 207 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,071,420 (Dirham 276) | Dirham 338 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,116,540 (Dirham 287) | Dirham 345 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 9% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 492,652,000 (Dirham 126,761) | Dirham 85,543 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 8,926 (Dirham 2.30) | Dirham 2.06 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 228,023 (Dirham 59) | Dirham 127 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 63% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 23,270 (Dirham 5.99) | Dirham 18 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 59,151 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 50 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 256,292 (Dirham 66) | Dirham 260 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 80,956 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 30 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 22,650 (Dirham 5.83) | Dirham 17 | - 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 44,295 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 18 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 22,030 (Dirham 5.67) | Dirham 12 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 12,336 (Dirham 3.17) | Dirham 12 | - 75% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 89,053 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 75 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 54% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 176,169 (Dirham 45) | Dirham 189 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 105,763 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 84 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 650,328 (Dirham 167) | Dirham 595 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 361,319 (Dirham 93) | Dirham 263 | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 133,391 (Dirham 34) | Dirham 74 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 36,857 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 21 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 48,318 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 45 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 8,519,630 (Dirham 2,192) | Dirham 2,008 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,787 (Dirham 0.46) | Dirham 0.64 | - 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 604,695 (Dirham 156) | Dirham 297 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 28,321 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 20 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Indonesia is 43% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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