Cost of living in Indonesia compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 48% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Indonesia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 54,762 (£2.67) | £15 | - 82% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 59,127 (£2.88) | £8 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 30,882 (£1.51) | £3.88 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 23,424 (£1.14) | £1.15 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 29,260 (£1.43) | £3.53 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 13,924 (£0.68) | £2.72 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 85,378 (£4.16) | £5.17 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 46,085 (£2.25) | £2.15 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 20,007 (£0.98) | £0.95 | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 34,828 (£1.70) | £2.14 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 346,370 (£17) | £9 | + 87% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 19,943 (£0.97) | £2.26 | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 19,984 (£0.97) | £1.08 | - 10% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 61% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Indonesia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 21,980,300 (£1,072) | £2,190 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 12,062,800 (£588) | £1,944 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 2,028,600 (£99) | £195 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 7,964,830 (£388) | £1,491 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 4,666,280 (£228) | £1,059 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 1,423,880 (£69) | £164 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 378,883 (£18) | £28 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 3,205,730 (£156) | £321 | - 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,931,010 (£94) | £86 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 91,402 (£4.46) | £9 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 89,674 (£4.37) | £15 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 33% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Indonesia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 789,983 (£39) | £71 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 508,463 (£25) | £34 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,328,490 (£65) | £83 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,296,520 (£63) | £90 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 71% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 71% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Indonesia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 535,406,000 (£26,107) | £28,513 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 12,463 (£0.61) | £1.47 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 199,904 (£10) | £93 | - 89% | |
| Personal Care | - 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 61% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Indonesia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 22,456 (£1.09) | £5.06 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 96,147 (£4.69) | £8 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 275,446 (£13) | £68 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 66,604 (£3.25) | £4.46 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 26,592 (£1.30) | £1.89 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 33,023 (£1.61) | £4.42 | - 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 27,953 (£1.36) | £2.31 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 11,693 (£0.57) | £1.82 | - 69% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 84,361 (£4.11) | £15 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 51% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Indonesia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 245,575 (£12) | £37 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 104,570 (£5.10) | £22 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 496,791 (£24) | £127 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 363,253 (£18) | £67 | - 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 149,637 (£7) | £11 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 38,584 (£1.88) | £3.68 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 50,891 (£2.48) | £5.59 | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 7,628,420 (£372) | £500 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 3,584 (£0.17) | £0.13 | + 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 463,013 (£23) | £41 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 40,054 (£1.95) | £14 | - 86% | |
| TOTAL | - 60% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 11, 2024.
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Cost of living in Indonesia is 60% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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