Cost of living in Indonesia compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
Food | - 45% | |||
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Food in Indonesia is 45% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Indonesia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 51,111 (£2.57) | £13 | - 81% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 61,877 (£3.11) | £8 | - 60% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 30,423 (£1.53) | £4.26 | - 64% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 22,265 (£1.12) | £1.20 | - 7% | |
12 eggs, large | Rp 28,853 (£1.45) | £3.63 | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 17,001 (£0.85) | £2.28 | - 63% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 65,310 (£3.28) | £5.34 | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 46,717 (£2.35) | £2.13 | + 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 20,220 (£1.02) | £0.89 | + 14% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 35,818 (£1.80) | £1.97 | - 9% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 361,559 (£18) | £10 | + 80% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 21,133 (£1.06) | £2.36 | - 55% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 20,433 (£1.03) | £1.04 | - 2% | |
Housing | - 60% | |||
Housing in Indonesia is 60% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Indonesia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 22,706,200 (£1,140) | £1,997 | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 12,226,400 (£614) | £1,637 | - 63% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 1,735,350 (£87) | £229 | - 62% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 9,185,280 (£461) | £1,818 | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 4,750,620 (£238) | £1,060 | - 77% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 1,250,250 (£63) | £190 | - 67% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 355,074 (£18) | £26 | - 31% | |
40” flat screen tv | Rp 3,775,180 (£190) | £324 | - 42% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,744,390 (£88) | £83 | + 5% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 56,362 (£2.83) | £7 | - 57% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 90,892 (£4.56) | £16 | - 71% | |
Clothes | - 29% | |||
Clothes in Indonesia is 29% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Indonesia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 737,605 (£37) | £73 | - 49% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 511,282 (£26) | £32 | - 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,342,120 (£67) | £81 | - 17% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,400,490 (£70) | £83 | - 15% | |
Transportation | - 67% | |||
Transportation in Indonesia is 67% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Indonesia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 527,598,000 (£26,486) | £25,126 | + 5% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 12,409 (£0.62) | £1.44 | - 57% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 230,891 (£12) | £85 | - 86% | |
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 27,948 (£1.40) | £5.04 | - 72% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 35,309 (£1.77) | £8 | - 77% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 328,198 (£16) | £74 | - 78% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 114,524 (£5.75) | £4.77 | + 21% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 23,749 (£1.19) | £1.97 | - 40% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 34,773 (£1.75) | £3.78 | - 54% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 33,895 (£1.70) | £2.39 | - 29% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Rp 9,939 (£0.50) | £1.77 | - 72% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 114,835 (£5.76) | £14 | - 59% | |
Entertainment | - 57% | |||
Entertainment in Indonesia is 57% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Indonesia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 209,471 (£11) | £40 | - 74% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Rp 119,365 (£5.99) | £19 | - 69% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 400,000 (£20) | £124 | - 84% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 432,378 (£22) | £69 | - 68% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 157,306 (£8) | £11 | - 26% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 40,476 (£2.03) | £3.71 | - 45% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 57,564 (£2.89) | £5.75 | - 50% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 10,732,200 (£539) | £537 | + 0% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,881 (£0.09) | £0.28 | - 66% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 501,142 (£25) | £35 | - 28% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 36,781 (£1.85) | £14 | - 86% | |
TOTAL | - 58% |
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
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Cost of living in Indonesia is 58% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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