- Cost of Living
- Indonesia
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
Cost of living in Indonesia compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 36% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 68,713 (£3.52) | £11 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Rp 50,595 (£2.59) | £5.62 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 30,141 (£1.55) | £3.64 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 19,176 (£0.98) | £0.87 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 25,114 (£1.29) | £2.70 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 14,492 (£0.74) | £1.94 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 66,214 (£3.39) | £4.47 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 35,559 (£1.82) | £1.98 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 17,545 (£0.90) | £0.86 | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 33,489 (£1.72) | £1.81 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 346,359 (£18) | £9 | + 105% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Rp 19,103 (£0.98) | £1.81 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 16,652 (£0.85) | £0.92 | - 7% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 62% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 12,147,400 (£623) | £1,837 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Rp 10,028,900 (£514) | £1,197 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 893,849 (£46) | £152 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 8,365,540 (£429) | £1,126 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Rp 4,983,150 (£255) | £763 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Rp 651,799 (£33) | £154 | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Rp 281,056 (£14) | £21 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Rp 4,905,610 (£251) | £334 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,838,430 (£94) | £84 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 56,108 (£2.88) | £6 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 54,050 (£2.77) | £11 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 38% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Rp 608,039 (£31) | £63 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Rp 411,092 (£21) | £32 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 973,497 (£50) | £70 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 931,119 (£48) | £71 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 60% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 457,200,000 (£23,436) | £18,229 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 8,707 (£0.45) | £1.23 | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 356,727 (£18) | £96 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 62% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 23,597 (£1.21) | £3.22 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 93,616 (£4.80) | £8 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 335,478 (£17) | £70 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Rp 42,380 (£2.17) | £3.40 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 22,608 (£1.16) | £1.52 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 33,284 (£1.71) | £3.24 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 13,832 (£0.71) | £1.76 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 14,078 (£0.72) | £1.52 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 83,056 (£4.26) | £13 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 50% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 201,939 (£10) | £31 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 100,459 (£5.15) | £21 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 395,511 (£20) | £116 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 507,743 (£26) | £56 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 134,353 (£7) | £9 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 48,482 (£2.49) | £2.96 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 56,534 (£2.90) | £4.35 | - 33% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Rp 7,577,940 (£388) | £401 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,647 (£0.08) | £0.15 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 574,443 (£29) | £43 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Rp 23,565 (£1.21) | £10 | - 88% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Indonesia is 55% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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