- Cost of Living
- Indonesia
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
Cost of living in Indonesia compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 37% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 64,402 (£3.31) | £10 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Rp 49,055 (£2.52) | £5.58 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 27,840 (£1.43) | £3.65 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 20,066 (£1.03) | £0.85 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 25,744 (£1.32) | £2.67 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 14,362 (£0.74) | £2.04 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 60,447 (£3.10) | £4.46 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 35,678 (£1.83) | £1.92 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 16,532 (£0.85) | £0.89 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 31,153 (£1.60) | £1.77 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 332,228 (£17) | £8 | + 101% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Rp 20,432 (£1.05) | £1.79 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 17,368 (£0.89) | £0.90 | - 1% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 63% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 12,721,900 (£653) | £1,805 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Rp 6,878,050 (£353) | £1,191 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 1,127,070 (£58) | £160 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 7,501,570 (£385) | £1,061 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Rp 3,745,900 (£192) | £765 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Rp 804,674 (£41) | £146 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Rp 309,121 (£16) | £21 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Rp 4,550,660 (£234) | £336 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,456,220 (£75) | £83 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 47,842 (£2.46) | £6 | - 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 49,043 (£2.52) | £11 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 37% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Rp 576,226 (£30) | £65 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Rp 421,836 (£22) | £32 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,038,790 (£53) | £69 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 959,108 (£49) | £73 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 63% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 435,699,000 (£22,361) | £18,223 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 8,704 (£0.45) | £1.19 | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 296,283 (£15) | £100 | - 85% | |
| Personal Care | - 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 69% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 18,983 (£0.97) | £3.33 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 70,398 (£3.61) | £8 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 246,696 (£13) | £68 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Rp 38,033 (£1.95) | £3.17 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 21,080 (£1.08) | £1.64 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 29,310 (£1.50) | £3.39 | - 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 11,113 (£0.57) | £1.75 | - 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 12,691 (£0.65) | £1.57 | - 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 86,703 (£4.45) | £14 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 50% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 221,088 (£11) | £30 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 96,601 (£4.96) | £20 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 375,168 (£19) | £126 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 446,858 (£23) | £54 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 127,617 (£7) | £9 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 48,956 (£2.51) | £2.95 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 61,339 (£3.15) | £4.36 | - 28% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Rp 8,142,400 (£418) | £412 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,856 (£0.10) | £0.17 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 559,051 (£29) | £44 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Rp 22,932 (£1.18) | £10 | - 88% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Indonesia is 56% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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