Cost of living in Jakarta, Indonesia vs Tainan City, Taiwan
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| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 16% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 49,446 (97 NT$) | 143 NT$ | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 49,955 (98 NT$) | 139 NT$ | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 37,173 (73 NT$) | 55 NT$ | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 21,264 (42 NT$) | 90 NT$ | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 29,085 (57 NT$) | 60 NT$ | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 17,336 (34 NT$) | 73 NT$ | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 60,121 (117 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 38,570 (75 NT$) | 108 NT$ | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 20,081 (39 NT$) | 91 NT$ | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 37,255 (73 NT$) | 45 NT$ | + 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 371,830 (726 NT$) | 427 NT$ | + 70% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 17,088 (33 NT$) | 45 NT$ | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 16,105 (31 NT$) | 38 NT$ | - 18% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 31% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 18,076,900 (35,290 NT$) | 17,547 NT$ | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 10,712,800 (20,914 NT$) | 12,262 NT$ | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 1,862,190 (3,635 NT$) | 1,812 NT$ | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 7,163,900 (13,986 NT$) | 12,204 NT$ | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 4,478,790 (8,744 NT$) | 7,424 NT$ | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 1,082,100 (2,112 NT$) | 795 NT$ | + 166% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 272,470 (532 NT$) | 530 NT$ | + 0% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 4,053,770 (7,914 NT$) | 14,258 NT$ | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,643,070 (3,208 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 69,799 (136 NT$) | 208 NT$ | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 75,146 (147 NT$) | 461 NT$ | - 68% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 19% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 708,900 (1,384 NT$) | 2,037 NT$ | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 442,738 (864 NT$) | 1,033 NT$ | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,142,800 (2,231 NT$) | 2,226 NT$ | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,114,560 (2,176 NT$) | 2,523 NT$ | - 14% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 30% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 491,444,000 (959,407 NT$) | 798,742 NT$ | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 8,872 (17 NT$) | 30 NT$ | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 200,000 (390 NT$) | 1,015 NT$ | - 62% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Rp 48,806 (95 NT$) | 253 NT$ | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 58% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 28,084 (55 NT$) | 246 NT$ | - 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 110,678 (216 NT$) | 201 NT$ | + 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 355,020 (693 NT$) | 820 NT$ | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 40,123 (78 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 22,911 (45 NT$) | 219 NT$ | - 80% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 48,042 (94 NT$) | 212 NT$ | - 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 19,574 (38 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 19,680 (38 NT$) | 94 NT$ | - 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 87,112 (170 NT$) | 272 NT$ | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 8% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 254,301 (496 NT$) | 690 NT$ | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 105,965 (207 NT$) | 556 NT$ | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 1,093,400 (2,135 NT$) | 2,218 NT$ | - 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 337,323 (659 NT$) | 1,031 NT$ | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 147,295 (288 NT$) | 275 NT$ | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 33,803 (66 NT$) | 87 NT$ | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 47,130 (92 NT$) | 56 NT$ | + 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 7,399,760 (14,446 NT$) | 12,433 NT$ | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,835 (3.58 NT$) | 4.98 NT$ | - 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 777,971 (1,519 NT$) | 982 NT$ | + 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 26,327 (51 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 407 prices entered by 58 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 57,000 NT$ in Tainan City you would need to make just about 49,798 NT$ (Rp 25,508,173) in Jakarta.
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