- Cost of Living
- Indonesia
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
Cost of living in Indonesia compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 34% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 66,170 (£3.55) | £11 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Rp 50,168 (£2.69) | £5.59 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 30,939 (£1.66) | £3.61 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 19,126 (£1.03) | £0.86 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 24,203 (£1.30) | £2.67 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 14,807 (£0.79) | £1.91 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 65,437 (£3.51) | £4.52 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 37,029 (£1.99) | £1.96 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 18,101 (£0.97) | £0.84 | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 31,555 (£1.69) | £1.76 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 359,456 (£19) | £9 | + 126% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Rp 18,755 (£1.01) | £1.82 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 16,216 (£0.87) | £0.92 | - 5% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 61% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 12,233,200 (£657) | £1,856 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Rp 9,342,630 (£502) | £1,200 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 893,279 (£48) | £157 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 8,592,610 (£461) | £1,135 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Rp 4,939,500 (£265) | £788 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Rp 661,561 (£36) | £145 | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Rp 272,688 (£15) | £22 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Rp 4,688,240 (£252) | £337 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,762,310 (£95) | £85 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 59,284 (£3.18) | £6 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 56,285 (£3.02) | £11 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 35% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Rp 612,994 (£33) | £64 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Rp 413,561 (£22) | £32 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 987,674 (£53) | £70 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 827,434 (£44) | £72 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 56% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 469,436,000 (£25,200) | £18,395 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 8,760 (£0.47) | £1.25 | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 371,911 (£20) | £93 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 60% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 24,611 (£1.32) | £3.31 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 84,995 (£4.56) | £8 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 352,309 (£19) | £74 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Rp 45,191 (£2.43) | £3.52 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 22,842 (£1.23) | £1.52 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 33,755 (£1.81) | £3.22 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 14,477 (£0.78) | £1.80 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 13,066 (£0.70) | £1.54 | - 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 91,137 (£4.89) | £13 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 47% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 209,668 (£11) | £31 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 99,420 (£5.34) | £21 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 399,376 (£21) | £115 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 482,715 (£26) | £54 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 130,862 (£7) | £9 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 47,236 (£2.54) | £2.97 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 57,031 (£3.06) | £4.35 | - 30% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Rp 7,752,910 (£416) | £400 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,544 (£0.08) | £0.15 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 552,469 (£30) | £43 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Rp 24,285 (£1.30) | £10 | - 87% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 19,500 prices entered by 2,866 different people.
Cost of living in Indonesia is 52% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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