Cost of living in Lisbon (Portugal) is 109% more expensive than in Surakarta (Indonesia)
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| Food | + 65% | |||
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| Food in Lisbon (Portugal) is 65% more expensive than in Surakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Lisbon | Surakarta | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (Rp 183,599) | Rp 37,191 | + 394% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (Rp 122,157) | Rp 37,437 | + 226% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.38 (Rp 55,293) | Rp 22,594 | + 145% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.95 (Rp 15,558) | Rp 17,528 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.81 (Rp 45,884) | Rp 25,111 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.21 (Rp 36,060) | Rp 12,594 | + 186% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.00 (Rp 81,766) | Rp 78,572 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.01 (Rp 32,803) | Rp 30,473 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.21 (Rp 19,699) | Rp 16,198 | + 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.15 (Rp 18,823) | Rp 39,011 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (Rp 106,147) | Rp 282,418 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.25 (Rp 36,731) | Rp 17,656 | + 108% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.82 (Rp 13,466) | Rp 9,887 | + 36% | |
| Housing | + 333% | |||
| Housing in Lisbon (Portugal) is 333% more expensive than in Surakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Lisbon | Surakarta | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,548 (Rp 25,298,536) | Rp 4,360,130 | + 480% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,012 (Rp 16,534,494) | Rp 2,366,970 | + 599% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €171 (Rp 2,789,059) | Rp 300,000 | + 830% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,203 (Rp 19,651,204) | Rp 3,068,170 | + 540% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €744 (Rp 12,159,859) | Rp 1,899,080 | + 540% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €122 (Rp 1,988,567) | Rp 226,605 | + 778% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (Rp 439,578) | Rp 253,012 | + 74% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €442 (Rp 7,217,549) | Rp 4,352,590 | + 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €88 (Rp 1,433,491) | Rp 2,176,300 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (Rp 142,303) | Rp 59,293 | + 140% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (Rp 140,204) | Rp 41,209 | + 240% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Lisbon (Portugal) is 23% more expensive than in Surakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Lisbon | Surakarta | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €91 (Rp 1,480,786) | Rp 677,982 | + 118% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (Rp 517,640) | Rp 626,929 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (Rp 1,481,049) | Rp 795,224 | + 86% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €95 (Rp 1,547,266) | Rp 960,755 | + 61% | |
| Transportation | + 114% | |||
| Transportation in Lisbon (Portugal) is 114% more expensive than in Surakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Lisbon | Surakarta | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,811 (Rp 470,754,755) | Rp 362,000,000 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.84 (Rp 30,109) | Rp 9,406 | + 220% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (Rp 637,665) | Rp 225,665 | + 183% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €11 (Rp 185,369) | Rp 63,726 | + 191% | |
| Personal Care | + 143% | |||
| Personal Care in Lisbon (Portugal) is 143% more expensive than in Surakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Lisbon | Surakarta | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.50 (Rp 89,899) | Rp 82,500 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (Rp 129,960) | Rp 17,000 | + 664% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €77 (Rp 1,250,400) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.98 (Rp 65,025) | Rp 21,455 | + 203% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.73 (Rp 77,266) | Rp 17,198 | + 349% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6 (Rp 101,675) | Rp 39,875 | + 155% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.94 (Rp 48,013) | Rp 9,974 | + 381% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.36 (Rp 38,635) | Rp 10,748 | + 259% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (Rp 274,530) | Rp 25,000 | + 998% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Lisbon (Portugal) is 28% more expensive than in Surakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Lisbon | Surakarta | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (Rp 577,836) | Rp 166,567 | + 247% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (Rp 238,765) | Rp 73,691 | + 224% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €42 (Rp 692,928) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €49 (Rp 806,217) | Rp 236,724 | + 241% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (Rp 176,286) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.35 (Rp 54,798) | Rp 40,757 | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.06 (Rp 33,634) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €519 (Rp 8,479,755) | Rp 22,000,000 | - 61% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (Rp 3,667) | Rp 2,250 | + 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (Rp 589,102) | Rp 365,376 | + 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.24 (Rp 85,547) | Rp 17,935 | + 377% | |
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TOTAL | + 109% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,014 prices entered by 147 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2023.
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