Cost of living in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 48% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 30% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Jakarta | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 43,884 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 33 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 55,244 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 31 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 29,271 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 15 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 19,500 (Dirham 4.81) | Dirham 6 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 28,202 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 14 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 18,791 (Dirham 4.63) | Dirham 5.31 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 41,558 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 15 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 43,792 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 8 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 21,979 (Dirham 5.42) | Dirham 3.77 | + 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 34,958 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 10 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 327,283 (Dirham 81) | Dirham 60 | + 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 19,986 (Dirham 4.93) | Dirham 8 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 18,031 (Dirham 4.44) | Dirham 4.72 | - 6% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 62% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Jakarta | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 19,409,900 (Dirham 4,784) | Dirham 10,437 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 9,991,700 (Dirham 2,463) | Dirham 7,961 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 1,955,380 (Dirham 482) | Dirham 870 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 7,853,500 (Dirham 1,936) | Dirham 6,069 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 4,160,400 (Dirham 1,025) | Dirham 4,310 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 1,656,880 (Dirham 408) | Dirham 558 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 446,285 (Dirham 110) | Dirham 360 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 3,659,920 (Dirham 902) | Dirham 1,533 | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,732,570 (Dirham 427) | Dirham 338 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 53,496 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 50 | - 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 86,243 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 33 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 32% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Jakarta | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 629,778 (Dirham 155) | Dirham 197 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 461,919 (Dirham 114) | Dirham 194 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,183,160 (Dirham 292) | Dirham 343 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,301,960 (Dirham 321) | Dirham 348 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 12% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Jakarta | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 535,705,000 (Dirham 132,036) | Dirham 89,840 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 12,800 (Dirham 3.15) | Dirham 3.82 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 150,822 (Dirham 37) | Dirham 80 | - 54% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Rp 46,857 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 29 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 71% | |||
| Personal Care in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 71% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Jakarta | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 32,137 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 14 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 93,930 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 56 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 318,174 (Dirham 78) | Dirham 382 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 38,294 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 26 | - 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 24,278 (Dirham 5.98) | Dirham 20 | - 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 30,238 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 27 | - 73% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 17,671 (Dirham 4.36) | Dirham 20 | - 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 11,580 (Dirham 2.85) | Dirham 20 | - 86% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 144,950 (Dirham 36) | Dirham 62 | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 53% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Jakarta | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 285,382 (Dirham 70) | Dirham 214 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 106,817 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 91 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 927,680 (Dirham 229) | Dirham 783 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 365,119 (Dirham 90) | Dirham 268 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 150,856 (Dirham 37) | Dirham 69 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 48,221 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 19 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 38,053 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 40 | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 7,604,820 (Dirham 1,874) | Dirham 2,128 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 2,029 (Dirham 0.50) | Dirham 0.71 | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 615,922 (Dirham 152) | Dirham 255 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 34,048 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 22 | - 61% | |
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TOTAL | - 48% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
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