Cost of living in Semarang, Indonesia

Summary of cost of living in Semarang

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: Rp 29,297,010
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: Rp 14,718,765
  • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in Semarang
Current as of Dec 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district Rp 44,159
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) Rp 42,627
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast Rp 26,232
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk Rp 18,925
12 eggs, large Rp 20,256
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes Rp 12,303
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese Rp 50,044
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples Rp 27,943
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes Rp 20,864
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket Rp 28,385
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality Rp 544,282
2 liters of coca-cola Rp 17,139
Bread for 2 people for 1 day Rp 14,793
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area Rp 12,339,200
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area Rp 6,970,200
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat Rp 485,315
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area Rp 8,710,890
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area Rp 5,402,900
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio Rp 389,939
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) Rp 127,497
40” flat screen tv Rp 8,724,730
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) Rp 3,251,220
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) Rp 50,518
Hourly rate for cleaning help Rp 66,111
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) Rp 508,223
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) Rp 360,648
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) Rp 827,324
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes Rp 1,246,220
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new Rp 552,731,000
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas Rp 7,415
Monthly ticket public transport Rp 214,366
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) -
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) Rp 17,387
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) Rp 95,660
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) Rp 212,535
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) Rp 53,342
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) Rp 22,163
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) Rp 16,273
4 rolls of toilet paper Rp 13,949
Tube of toothpaste Rp 11,230
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city Rp 45,187
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub Rp 202,059
2 tickets to the movies Rp 88,953
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) -
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert Rp 329,155
1 cocktail drink in downtown club Rp 94,322
Cappuccino in expat area of the city Rp 28,491
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) Rp 42,341
Ipad wi-fi 128gb Rp 7,416,700
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) Rp 500
1 month of gym membership in business district Rp 325,706
1 package of marlboro cigarettes Rp 18,760
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 16 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
Latest price update: December 07, 2023

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