Cost of living in Indonesia compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 38% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Indonesia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 44,254 (£2.44) | £13 | - 82% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 49,494 (£2.73) | £5.94 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 26,667 (£1.47) | £3.34 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 20,191 (£1.11) | £0.91 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 22,834 (£1.26) | £2.74 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 17,578 (£0.97) | £2.17 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 50,078 (£2.76) | £3.78 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 44,137 (£2.44) | £2.09 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 21,832 (£1.20) | £0.87 | + 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 33,322 (£1.84) | £1.97 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 315,663 (£17) | £8 | + 108% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 18,124 (£1.00) | £1.98 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 19,568 (£1.08) | £1.12 | - 3% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 64% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Indonesia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 15,236,300 (£841) | £2,164 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 7,917,860 (£437) | £1,621 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 801,210 (£44) | £166 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 6,912,530 (£381) | £1,448 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 3,714,380 (£205) | £1,033 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 505,106 (£28) | £146 | - 81% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 386,938 (£21) | £26 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 3,563,720 (£197) | £300 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,234,820 (£68) | £99 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 57,323 (£3.16) | £7 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 82,222 (£4.54) | £13 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 38% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Indonesia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 605,088 (£33) | £67 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 396,304 (£22) | £33 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,083,980 (£60) | £77 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 797,901 (£44) | £80 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 65% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Indonesia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 404,063,000 (£22,300) | £22,862 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 10,847 (£0.60) | £1.63 | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 308,616 (£17) | £98 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 57% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Indonesia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 19,709 (£1.09) | £3.55 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 89,583 (£4.94) | £9 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 204,790 (£11) | £81 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 108,192 (£5.97) | £2.59 | + 131% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 22,334 (£1.23) | £1.77 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 30,094 (£1.66) | £3.51 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 22,886 (£1.26) | £1.95 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 11,284 (£0.62) | £1.54 | - 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 119,565 (£7) | £14 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 46% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Indonesia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 224,313 (£12) | £34 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 98,619 (£5.44) | £22 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 236,017 (£13) | £117 | - 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 403,708 (£22) | £60 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 156,872 (£9) | £9 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 36,661 (£2.02) | £3.17 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 38,493 (£2.12) | £5.09 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 10,320,500 (£570) | £567 | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,813 (£0.10) | £0.14 | - 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 494,401 (£27) | £38 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 32,883 (£1.81) | £12 | - 85% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 30, 2022.
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Cost of living in Indonesia is 57% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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