Cost of living in Jakarta, Indonesia vs Tanga, Tanzania
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| Food | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 52% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 48,521 (7,879 Shilling) | 3,500 Shilling | + 125% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 50,048 (8,128 Shilling) | 7,000 Shilling | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 35,604 (5,782 Shilling) | 7,500 Shilling | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 21,105 (3,427 Shilling) | 1,200 Shilling | + 186% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 29,182 (4,739 Shilling) | 4,200 Shilling | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 17,274 (2,805 Shilling) | 1,000 Shilling | + 181% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 58,678 (9,529 Shilling) | 11,200 Shilling | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 38,290 (6,218 Shilling) | 11,333 Shilling | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 20,155 (3,273 Shilling) | 800 Shilling | + 309% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 36,318 (5,898 Shilling) | 2,500 Shilling | + 136% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 281,353 (45,690 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 357% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 16,725 (2,716 Shilling) | 2,500 Shilling | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 16,194 (2,630 Shilling) | 1,500 Shilling | + 75% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 9% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 16,664,000 (2,706,121 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 10,131,200 (1,645,239 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 1,958,790 (318,094 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 6,473,890 (1,051,316 Shilling) | 300,000 Shilling | + 250% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 4,190,770 (680,553 Shilling) | 200,000 Shilling | + 240% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 1,188,710 (193,038 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 230,743 (37,471 Shilling) | 40,000 Shilling | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 4,268,180 (693,124 Shilling) | 950,000 Shilling | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,654,310 (268,649 Shilling) | 650,000 Shilling | - 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 55,530 (9,018 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 68,201 (11,075 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 35% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 692,283 (112,422 Shilling) | 70,000 Shilling | + 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 441,657 (71,722 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,175,240 (190,851 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | + 282% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,195,800 (194,190 Shilling) | 25,000 Shilling | + 677% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 4% cheaper than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 476,960,000 (77,455,091 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 8,894 (1,444 Shilling) | 2,000 Shilling | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 298,966 (48,550 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Rp 46,262 (7,513 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Jakarta (Indonesia) is about the same as in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 27,935 (4,536 Shilling) | 6,000 Shilling | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 87,053 (14,137 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 319,083 (51,817 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 40,395 (6,560 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 22,462 (3,648 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 42,758 (6,944 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 17,796 (2,890 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 10,969 (1,781 Shilling) | 720 Shilling | + 147% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 93,244 (15,142 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Jakarta (Indonesia) is about the same as in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 217,424 (35,308 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 103,534 (16,813 Shilling) | 14,000 Shilling | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 1,264,770 (205,390 Shilling) | 14,000 Shilling | + 1367% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 372,663 (60,518 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 171,286 (27,816 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 34,549 (5,610 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 49,205 (7,991 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 7,238,180 (1,175,432 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,833 (298 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 716,425 (116,343 Shilling) | 150,000 Shilling | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 27,279 (4,430 Shilling) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 382 prices entered by 46 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 8,153,202 Shilling (Rp 50,206,527) in Jakarta to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 7,380,000 Shilling in Tanga.
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