Cost of living in Yogyakarta (Indonesia) is 54% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan)
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| Food | - 54% | |||
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| Food in Yogyakarta (Indonesia) is 54% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Yogyakarta | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 35,002 (70 NT$) | 225 NT$ | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 46,482 (93 NT$) | 129 NT$ | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 18,894 (38 NT$) | 100 NT$ | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 17,092 (34 NT$) | 87 NT$ | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 20,715 (42 NT$) | 89 NT$ | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 9,388 (19 NT$) | 209 NT$ | - 91% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 52,419 (105 NT$) | 172 NT$ | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 25,257 (51 NT$) | 156 NT$ | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 20,006 (40 NT$) | 185 NT$ | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 26,482 (53 NT$) | 65 NT$ | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 266,316 (535 NT$) | 511 NT$ | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 17,217 (35 NT$) | 61 NT$ | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 14,735 (30 NT$) | 24 NT$ | + 24% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Yogyakarta (Indonesia) is 62% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Yogyakarta | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 4,830,080 (9,702 NT$) | 32,293 NT$ | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 2,869,140 (5,763 NT$) | 17,203 NT$ | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 580,846 (1,167 NT$) | 1,882 NT$ | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 3,489,190 (7,009 NT$) | 17,244 NT$ | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 2,353,350 (4,727 NT$) | 10,286 NT$ | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 361,870 (727 NT$) | 1,323 NT$ | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 163,638 (329 NT$) | 700 NT$ | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 3,899,800 (7,833 NT$) | 19,625 NT$ | - 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,319,780 (2,651 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 34,056 (68 NT$) | 293 NT$ | - 77% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 36,671 (74 NT$) | 304 NT$ | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Yogyakarta (Indonesia) is 27% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Yogyakarta | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 625,652 (1,257 NT$) | 2,386 NT$ | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 450,420 (905 NT$) | 1,066 NT$ | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 960,489 (1,929 NT$) | 2,460 NT$ | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 923,308 (1,855 NT$) | 2,701 NT$ | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Yogyakarta (Indonesia) is 43% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Yogyakarta | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 356,509,000 (716,097 NT$) | 1,075,140 NT$ | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 8,719 (18 NT$) | 28 NT$ | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 180,644 (363 NT$) | 736 NT$ | - 51% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Rp 52,510 (105 NT$) | 427 NT$ | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 75% | |||
| Personal Care in Yogyakarta (Indonesia) is 75% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Yogyakarta | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 18,859 (38 NT$) | 208 NT$ | - 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 20,000 (40 NT$) | 300 NT$ | - 87% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 200,000 (402 NT$) | 1,000 NT$ | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 30,335 (61 NT$) | 298 NT$ | - 80% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 17,359 (35 NT$) | 166 NT$ | - 79% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 23,494 (47 NT$) | 239 NT$ | - 80% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 15,650 (31 NT$) | 58 NT$ | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 11,868 (24 NT$) | 82 NT$ | - 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 31,525 (63 NT$) | 354 NT$ | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Yogyakarta (Indonesia) is 59% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Yogyakarta | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 94,926 (191 NT$) | 582 NT$ | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 76,046 (153 NT$) | 543 NT$ | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 333,846 (671 NT$) | 2,779 NT$ | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 321,091 (645 NT$) | 1,134 NT$ | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 95,998 (193 NT$) | 286 NT$ | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 28,586 (57 NT$) | 124 NT$ | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 35,285 (71 NT$) | 131 NT$ | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 4,741,260 (9,523 NT$) | 13,294 NT$ | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,287 (2.59 NT$) | 12 NT$ | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 342,978 (689 NT$) | 1,391 NT$ | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 20,742 (42 NT$) | 100 NT$ | - 58% | |
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TOTAL | - 54% | ||
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These prices were last updated on March 27, 2023.
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