Cost of living in Surat, India vs Jakarta, Indonesia
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Food | - 34% | |||
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Food in Surat (India) is 34% cheaper than in Jakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨289 (Rp 56,304) | Rp 49,446 | + 14% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨278 (Rp 54,267) | Rp 49,955 | + 9% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨186 (Rp 36,187) | Rp 37,173 | - 3% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨55 (Rp 10,777) | Rp 21,264 | - 49% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨70 (Rp 13,665) | Rp 29,085 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨37 (Rp 7,240) | Rp 17,336 | - 58% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨219 (Rp 42,733) | Rp 60,121 | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨133 (Rp 25,870) | Rp 38,570 | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨26 (Rp 4,979) | Rp 20,081 | - 75% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨110 (Rp 21,460) | Rp 37,255 | - 42% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨866 (Rp 168,704) | Rp 371,830 | - 55% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨83 (Rp 16,247) | Rp 17,088 | - 5% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨33 (Rp 6,374) | Rp 16,105 | - 60% | |
Housing | - 61% | |||
Housing in Surat (India) is 61% cheaper than in Jakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨20,014 (Rp 3,899,979) | Rp 18,076,900 | - 78% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨13,830 (Rp 2,694,811) | Rp 10,712,800 | - 75% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,495 (Rp 681,040) | Rp 1,862,190 | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨16,026 (Rp 3,122,723) | Rp 7,163,900 | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨11,502 (Rp 2,241,334) | Rp 4,478,790 | - 50% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,025 (Rp 394,595) | Rp 1,082,100 | - 64% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨707 (Rp 137,740) | Rp 272,470 | - 49% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨29,485 (Rp 5,745,514) | Rp 4,053,770 | + 42% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,055 (Rp 2,349,072) | Rp 1,643,070 | + 43% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨330 (Rp 64,395) | Rp 69,799 | - 8% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨298 (Rp 58,034) | Rp 75,146 | - 23% | |
Clothes | - 11% | |||
Clothes in Surat (India) is 11% cheaper than in Jakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,038 (Rp 397,087) | Rp 708,900 | - 44% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,701 (Rp 526,388) | Rp 442,738 | + 19% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,527 (Rp 687,186) | Rp 1,142,800 | - 40% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,824 (Rp 550,278) | Rp 1,114,560 | - 51% | |
Transportation | - 34% | |||
Transportation in Surat (India) is 34% cheaper than in Jakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨860,515 (Rp 167,679,643) | Rp 491,444,000 | - 66% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨75 (Rp 14,672) | Rp 8,872 | + 65% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨954 (Rp 185,948) | Rp 200,000 | - 7% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨156 (Rp 30,336) | Rp 48,806 | - 38% | |
Personal Care | - 24% | |||
Personal Care in Surat (India) is 24% cheaper than in Jakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨130 (Rp 25,301) | Rp 28,084 | - 10% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨238 (Rp 46,386) | Rp 110,678 | - 58% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨500 (Rp 97,430) | Rp 355,020 | - 73% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨171 (Rp 33,320) | Rp 40,123 | - 17% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨182 (Rp 35,532) | Rp 22,911 | + 55% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨221 (Rp 43,072) | Rp 48,042 | - 10% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨86 (Rp 16,852) | Rp 19,574 | - 14% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨61 (Rp 11,971) | Rp 19,680 | - 39% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨230 (Rp 44,880) | Rp 87,112 | - 48% | |
Entertainment | - 39% | |||
Entertainment in Surat (India) is 39% cheaper than in Jakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨515 (Rp 100,264) | Rp 254,301 | - 61% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨493 (Rp 96,001) | Rp 105,965 | - 9% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,265 (Rp 246,414) | Rp 1,093,400 | - 77% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,434 (Rp 279,431) | Rp 337,323 | - 17% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨415 (Rp 80,815) | Rp 147,295 | - 45% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨159 (Rp 31,071) | Rp 33,803 | - 8% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨158 (Rp 30,730) | Rp 47,130 | - 35% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨28,806 (Rp 5,613,166) | Rp 7,399,760 | - 24% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.84 (Rp 748) | Rp 1,835 | - 59% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,065 (Rp 402,319) | Rp 777,971 | - 48% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨262 (Rp 50,998) | Rp 26,327 | + 94% | |
TOTAL | - 41% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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