Cost of living in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 26% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan)
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| Food | - 40% | |||
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| Food in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 40% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Jakarta | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 43,884 (90 NT$) | 190 NT$ | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 55,244 (114 NT$) | 159 NT$ | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 29,271 (60 NT$) | 105 NT$ | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 19,500 (40 NT$) | 88 NT$ | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 28,202 (58 NT$) | 100 NT$ | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 18,791 (39 NT$) | 209 NT$ | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 41,558 (86 NT$) | 172 NT$ | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 43,792 (90 NT$) | 156 NT$ | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 21,979 (45 NT$) | 185 NT$ | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 34,958 (72 NT$) | 65 NT$ | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 327,283 (675 NT$) | 511 NT$ | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 19,986 (41 NT$) | 61 NT$ | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 18,031 (37 NT$) | 24 NT$ | + 55% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 4% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Jakarta | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 19,409,900 (40,028 NT$) | 39,844 NT$ | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 9,991,700 (20,606 NT$) | 17,203 NT$ | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 1,955,380 (4,033 NT$) | 1,882 NT$ | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 7,853,500 (16,196 NT$) | 17,244 NT$ | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 4,160,400 (8,580 NT$) | 10,286 NT$ | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 1,656,880 (3,417 NT$) | 1,323 NT$ | + 158% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 446,285 (920 NT$) | 700 NT$ | + 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 3,659,920 (7,548 NT$) | 19,625 NT$ | - 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,732,570 (3,573 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 53,496 (110 NT$) | 293 NT$ | - 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 86,243 (178 NT$) | 304 NT$ | - 42% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 18% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Jakarta | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 629,778 (1,299 NT$) | 2,386 NT$ | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 461,919 (953 NT$) | 1,066 NT$ | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,192,500 (2,459 NT$) | 2,460 NT$ | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,301,960 (2,685 NT$) | 2,701 NT$ | - 1% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 28% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Jakarta | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 535,705,000 (1,104,766 NT$) | 1,075,140 NT$ | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 12,800 (26 NT$) | 28 NT$ | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 150,822 (311 NT$) | 736 NT$ | - 58% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Rp 46,857 (97 NT$) | 427 NT$ | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 57% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Jakarta | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 32,137 (66 NT$) | 208 NT$ | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 93,930 (194 NT$) | 300 NT$ | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 318,174 (656 NT$) | 1,000 NT$ | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 38,294 (79 NT$) | 298 NT$ | - 73% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 24,278 (50 NT$) | 166 NT$ | - 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 30,238 (62 NT$) | 239 NT$ | - 74% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 17,671 (36 NT$) | 58 NT$ | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 11,580 (24 NT$) | 82 NT$ | - 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 144,950 (299 NT$) | 354 NT$ | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 32% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Jakarta | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 285,382 (589 NT$) | 582 NT$ | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 106,817 (220 NT$) | 543 NT$ | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 927,680 (1,913 NT$) | 2,779 NT$ | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 365,119 (753 NT$) | 1,134 NT$ | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 150,856 (311 NT$) | 286 NT$ | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 48,221 (99 NT$) | 124 NT$ | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 38,053 (78 NT$) | 131 NT$ | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 7,604,820 (15,683 NT$) | 13,294 NT$ | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 2,029 (4.18 NT$) | 12 NT$ | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 615,922 (1,270 NT$) | 1,391 NT$ | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 34,048 (70 NT$) | 100 NT$ | - 30% | |
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TOTAL | - 26% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 246 prices entered by 42 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
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