Cost of living in Indonesia compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 33% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Indonesia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 64,632 (£3.44) | £13 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 60,696 (£3.23) | £7 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 27,585 (£1.47) | £3.44 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 21,684 (£1.15) | £1.11 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 29,420 (£1.56) | £3.47 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 18,202 (£0.97) | £1.92 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 65,816 (£3.50) | £4.23 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 44,338 (£2.36) | £2.00 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 23,243 (£1.24) | £0.94 | + 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 37,779 (£2.01) | £1.72 | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 376,939 (£20) | £8 | + 143% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 21,944 (£1.17) | £2.25 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 20,736 (£1.10) | £1.11 | - 1% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 53% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Indonesia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 20,953,000 (£1,114) | £2,055 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 11,167,100 (£594) | £1,348 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 1,054,360 (£56) | £218 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 9,923,360 (£528) | £1,168 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 5,211,980 (£277) | £817 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 555,271 (£30) | £133 | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 361,046 (£19) | £26 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 4,110,400 (£219) | £306 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,797,940 (£96) | £93 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 58,625 (£3.12) | £6 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 87,033 (£4.63) | £15 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 19% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Indonesia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 862,192 (£46) | £63 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 470,714 (£25) | £32 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,197,150 (£64) | £68 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,408,570 (£75) | £70 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | - 67% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 67% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Indonesia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 527,419,000 (£28,041) | £25,545 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 11,228 (£0.60) | £1.52 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 158,658 (£8) | £91 | - 91% | |
| Personal Care | - 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 60% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Indonesia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 22,717 (£1.21) | £4.12 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 48,531 (£2.58) | £11 | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 355,517 (£19) | £112 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 115,732 (£6) | £3.78 | + 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 23,036 (£1.22) | £1.71 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 32,995 (£1.75) | £3.49 | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 49,135 (£2.61) | £2.13 | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 17,984 (£0.96) | £1.81 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 87,591 (£4.66) | £14 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 37% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Indonesia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 194,090 (£10) | £37 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 119,744 (£6) | £19 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 3,533,850 (£188) | £153 | + 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 487,508 (£26) | £58 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 119,009 (£6) | £10 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 38,686 (£2.06) | £3.28 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 44,445 (£2.36) | £4.90 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 11,422,800 (£607) | £412 | + 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 2,007 (£0.11) | £0.10 | + 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 596,222 (£32) | £34 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 36,260 (£1.93) | £13 | - 85% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
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Cost of living in Indonesia is 52% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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