Cost of living in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 38% cheaper than in Tabuk (Saudi Arabia)
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 408 prices entered by 49 different people.
| Food in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 6% more expensive than in Tabuk (Saudi Arabia) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Jakarta (Indonesia) | Tabuk (Saudi Arabia) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| Rp 48,521 (﷼ 12) | ﷼ 17 | 28% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| Rp 50,048 (﷼ 13) | ﷼ 21 | 39% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| Rp 35,604 (﷼ 9) | ﷼ 11 | 17% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| Rp 21,105 (﷼ 5.41) | ﷼ 4.13 | 31% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| Rp 29,182 (﷼ 7) | ﷼ 6 | 21% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| Rp 17,274 (﷼ 4.43) | ﷼ 3.99 | 11% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| Rp 58,678 (﷼ 15) | ﷼ 10 | 52% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| Rp 38,290 (﷼ 10) | ﷼ 5.96 | 65% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| Rp 20,155 (﷼ 5.17) | ﷼ 3.23 | 60% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| Rp 36,318 (﷼ 9) | - | - |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| Rp 281,353 (﷼ 72) | - | - |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| Rp 16,725 (﷼ 4.29) | ﷼ 5.81 | 26% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| Rp 16,194 (﷼ 4.15) | ﷼ 1.00 | 315% |
| Housing in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 7% cheaper than in Tabuk (Saudi Arabia) | ||
| Jakarta (Indonesia) | Tabuk (Saudi Arabia) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Rp 16,664,000 (﷼ 4,273) | ﷼ 2,401 | 78% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| Rp 10,131,200 (﷼ 2,598) | ﷼ 1,356 | 92% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| Rp 1,958,790 (﷼ 502) | ﷼ 100 | 402% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Rp 6,473,890 (﷼ 1,660) | ﷼ 4,098 | 59% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| Rp 4,190,770 (﷼ 1,075) | ﷼ 1,997 | 46% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| Rp 1,188,710 (﷼ 305) | ﷼ 70 | 335% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| Rp 230,743 (﷼ 59) | ﷼ 127 | 54% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| Rp 4,268,180 (﷼ 1,094) | ﷼ 904 | 21% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Rp 1,654,310 (﷼ 424) | ﷼ 289 | 47% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| Rp 55,530 (﷼ 14) | ﷼ 27 | 47% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| Rp 68,201 (﷼ 17) | ﷼ 30 | 42% |
| Clothes in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 44% cheaper than in Tabuk (Saudi Arabia) | ||
| Jakarta (Indonesia) | Tabuk (Saudi Arabia) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| Rp 692,283 (﷼ 178) | ﷼ 107 | 66% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| Rp 441,657 (﷼ 113) | ﷼ 300 | 62% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Rp 1,175,240 (﷼ 301) | ﷼ 337 | 10% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| Rp 1,195,800 (﷼ 307) | ﷼ 285 | 8% |
| Transportation in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 65% cheaper than in Tabuk (Saudi Arabia) | ||
| Jakarta (Indonesia) | Tabuk (Saudi Arabia) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| Rp 476,960,000 (﷼ 122,294) | ﷼ 97,103 | 26% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| Rp 8,894 (﷼ 2.28) | ﷼ 1.04 | 120% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| Rp 298,966 (﷼ 77) | ﷼ 600 | 87% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| Rp 46,262 (﷼ 12) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 39% cheaper than in Tabuk (Saudi Arabia) | ||
| Jakarta (Indonesia) | Tabuk (Saudi Arabia) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Rp 27,935 (﷼ 7) | ﷼ 12 | 38% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| Rp 87,053 (﷼ 22) | ﷼ 71 | 69% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| Rp 319,083 (﷼ 82) | ﷼ 53 | 53% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| Rp 40,395 (﷼ 10) | ﷼ 2.00 | 418% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| Rp 22,462 (﷼ 5.76) | ﷼ 14 | 58% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| Rp 42,758 (﷼ 11) | ﷼ 13 | 18% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| Rp 17,796 (﷼ 4.56) | ﷼ 7 | 35% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| Rp 10,969 (﷼ 2.81) | ﷼ 6 | 54% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| Rp 93,244 (﷼ 24) | ﷼ 15 | 59% |
| Entertainment in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 17% cheaper than in Tabuk (Saudi Arabia) | ||
| Jakarta (Indonesia) | Tabuk (Saudi Arabia) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| Rp 217,424 (﷼ 56) | ﷼ 45 | 25% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| Rp 103,534 (﷼ 27) | - | - |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| Rp 1,264,770 (﷼ 324) | - | - |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| Rp 372,663 (﷼ 96) | ﷼ 125 | 24% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| Rp 171,286 (﷼ 44) | - | - |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| Rp 34,549 (﷼ 9) | ﷼ 7 | 21% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| Rp 49,205 (﷼ 13) | - | - |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| Rp 7,238,180 (﷼ 1,856) | ﷼ 1,476 | 26% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| Rp 1,833 (﷼ 0.47) | ﷼ 0.55 | 15% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| Rp 716,425 (﷼ 184) | ﷼ 327 | 44% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| Rp 27,279 (﷼ 7) | ﷼ 20 | 66% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require ﷼ 6,900 in Tabuk you would need to make just about ﷼ 4,284 (Rp 16,706,541) in Jakarta.