- 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 65,531 (£3.58) | £10 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Rp 49,511 (£2.70) | £5.65 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 30,885 (£1.69) | £3.80 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 18,934 (£1.03) | £0.87 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 22,695 (£1.24) | £2.65 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 14,388 (£0.79) | £1.97 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 60,646 (£3.31) | £4.71 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 37,954 (£2.07) | £2.00 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 18,653 (£1.02) | £0.82 | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 31,286 (£1.71) | £1.79 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 371,771 (£20) | £9 | + 133% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Rp 18,926 (£1.03) | £1.85 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 15,260 (£0.83) | £0.94 | - 11% | |
| 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 13,096,300 (£715) | £1,946 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Rp 8,155,000 (£445) | £1,241 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 887,496 (£48) | £160 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 8,109,370 (£442) | £1,261 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Rp 4,623,080 (£252) | £852 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Rp 667,380 (£36) | £121 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Rp 252,522 (£14) | £22 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Rp 4,513,470 (£246) | £341 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,628,720 (£89) | £86 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 59,625 (£3.25) | £7 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 55,089 (£3.01) | £11 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 32% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Rp 659,239 (£36) | £66 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Rp 428,524 (£23) | £32 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,009,670 (£55) | £73 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 936,471 (£51) | £76 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 57% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 479,608,000 (£26,167) | £18,846 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 8,791 (£0.48) | £1.27 | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 382,650 (£21) | £98 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 59% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 24,611 (£1.34) | £3.40 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 90,441 (£4.93) | £8 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 332,164 (£18) | £77 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Rp 45,296 (£2.47) | £3.56 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 23,390 (£1.28) | £1.55 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 32,514 (£1.77) | £3.25 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 15,188 (£0.83) | £1.81 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 12,682 (£0.69) | £1.53 | - 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 81,236 (£4.43) | £13 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 47% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 211,083 (£12) | £31 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 98,679 (£5.38) | £21 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 460,234 (£25) | £106 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 497,062 (£27) | £57 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 118,309 (£6) | £9 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 45,661 (£2.49) | £3.03 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 54,748 (£2.99) | £4.49 | - 34% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Rp 7,809,260 (£426) | £400 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,846 (£0.10) | £0.16 | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 521,125 (£28) | £44 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Rp 24,789 (£1.35) | £11 | - 87% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 18,083 prices entered by 2,675 different people.
Cost of living in Indonesia is 53% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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