Cost of living in Surat, India vs Jakarta, Indonesia
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| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Surat (India) is 32% cheaper than in Jakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨290 (Rp 58,712) | Rp 64,689 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨279 (Rp 56,515) | Rp 49,504 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨186 (Rp 37,641) | Rp 33,041 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨56 (Rp 11,354) | Rp 19,442 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨78 (Rp 15,789) | Rp 28,553 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨36 (Rp 7,356) | Rp 17,808 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨218 (Rp 44,274) | Rp 78,209 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨127 (Rp 25,667) | Rp 39,801 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨23 (Rp 4,610) | Rp 18,994 | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨110 (Rp 22,323) | Rp 29,103 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨866 (Rp 175,483) | Rp 461,593 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨83 (Rp 16,889) | Rp 17,092 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨34 (Rp 6,880) | Rp 13,514 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Surat (India) is 63% cheaper than in Jakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨20,014 (Rp 4,056,712) | Rp 22,397,000 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨13,830 (Rp 2,803,110) | Rp 7,283,850 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,495 (Rp 708,410) | Rp 1,711,230 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨16,026 (Rp 3,248,219) | Rp 9,116,050 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨11,502 (Rp 2,331,409) | Rp 6,118,570 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,025 (Rp 410,453) | Rp 1,069,420 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨707 (Rp 143,276) | Rp 289,309 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨29,485 (Rp 5,976,415) | Rp 5,149,580 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,055 (Rp 2,443,476) | Rp 1,652,460 | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨330 (Rp 66,983) | Rp 71,395 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨298 (Rp 60,366) | Rp 68,744 | - 12% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Surat (India) is 19% cheaper than in Jakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,977 (Rp 400,651) | Rp 735,315 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,303 (Rp 466,732) | Rp 439,099 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,489 (Rp 707,086) | Rp 1,004,670 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,695 (Rp 546,310) | Rp 1,348,690 | - 59% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Surat (India) is 40% cheaper than in Jakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨860,515 (Rp 174,418,350) | Rp 435,104,000 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨75 (Rp 15,262) | Rp 8,900 | + 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨954 (Rp 193,421) | Rp 375,328 | - 48% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨156 (Rp 31,555) | Rp 60,050 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Surat (India) is 9% cheaper than in Jakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨130 (Rp 26,318) | Rp 38,529 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨238 (Rp 48,251) | Rp 110,678 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 361,116 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨171 (Rp 34,659) | Rp 40,123 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨182 (Rp 36,960) | Rp 22,893 | + 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨221 (Rp 44,803) | Rp 48,042 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨86 (Rp 17,530) | Rp 19,574 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨61 (Rp 12,452) | Rp 19,680 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨192 (Rp 39,002) | Rp 90,917 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Surat (India) is 40% cheaper than in Jakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨515 (Rp 104,294) | Rp 271,426 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨525 (Rp 106,327) | Rp 104,026 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,265 (Rp 256,317) | Rp 981,680 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,434 (Rp 290,660) | Rp 560,651 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨415 (Rp 84,062) | Rp 142,063 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨140 (Rp 28,363) | Rp 50,703 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨158 (Rp 31,965) | Rp 71,735 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨28,806 (Rp 5,838,748) | Rp 7,399,760 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.84 (Rp 778) | Rp 1,474 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,065 (Rp 418,487) | Rp 704,663 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨264 (Rp 53,590) | Rp 23,963 | + 124% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 516 prices entered by 101 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2020.
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