Cost of living in Jakarta, Indonesia vs Tanga, Tanzania
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Food | + 57% | |||
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Food in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 57% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 49,446 (8,011 Shilling) | 3,500 Shilling | + 129% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 49,955 (8,093 Shilling) | 7,000 Shilling | + 16% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 37,173 (6,022 Shilling) | 7,500 Shilling | - 20% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 21,264 (3,445 Shilling) | 1,200 Shilling | + 187% | |
12 eggs, large | Rp 29,085 (4,712 Shilling) | 4,200 Shilling | + 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 17,336 (2,809 Shilling) | 1,000 Shilling | + 181% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 60,121 (9,740 Shilling) | 11,200 Shilling | - 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 38,570 (6,249 Shilling) | 11,333 Shilling | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 20,081 (3,253 Shilling) | 800 Shilling | + 307% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 37,255 (6,036 Shilling) | 2,500 Shilling | + 141% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 371,830 (60,240 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 502% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 17,088 (2,768 Shilling) | 2,500 Shilling | + 11% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 16,105 (2,609 Shilling) | 1,500 Shilling | + 74% | |
Housing | + 12% | |||
Housing in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 12% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 18,076,900 (2,928,614 Shilling) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 10,712,800 (1,735,566 Shilling) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 1,862,190 (301,691 Shilling) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 7,163,900 (1,160,614 Shilling) | 300,000 Shilling | + 287% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 4,478,790 (725,603 Shilling) | 200,000 Shilling | + 263% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 1,082,100 (175,310 Shilling) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 272,470 (44,142 Shilling) | 40,000 Shilling | + 10% | |
40” flat screen tv | Rp 4,053,770 (656,746 Shilling) | 950,000 Shilling | - 31% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,643,070 (266,192 Shilling) | 650,000 Shilling | - 59% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 69,799 (11,308 Shilling) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 75,146 (12,174 Shilling) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 34% | |||
Clothes in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 34% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 708,900 (114,848 Shilling) | 70,000 Shilling | + 64% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 442,738 (71,727 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,142,800 (185,143 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | + 270% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,114,560 (180,568 Shilling) | 25,000 Shilling | + 622% | |
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 491,444,000 (79,618,184 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 8,872 (1,437 Shilling) | 2,000 Shilling | - 28% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 200,000 (32,402 Shilling) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Rp 48,806 (7,907 Shilling) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 2% | |||
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 28,084 (4,550 Shilling) | 6,000 Shilling | - 24% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 110,678 (17,931 Shilling) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 355,020 (57,516 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 40,123 (6,500 Shilling) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 22,911 (3,712 Shilling) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 48,042 (7,783 Shilling) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 19,574 (3,171 Shilling) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | Rp 19,680 (3,188 Shilling) | 720 Shilling | + 343% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 87,112 (14,113 Shilling) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 1% | |||
Entertainment in Jakarta (Indonesia) is about the same as in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 254,301 (41,199 Shilling) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | Rp 105,965 (17,167 Shilling) | 14,000 Shilling | + 23% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 1,093,400 (177,140 Shilling) | 14,000 Shilling | + 1165% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 337,323 (54,649 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 147,295 (23,863 Shilling) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 33,803 (5,476 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 47,130 (7,636 Shilling) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 7,399,760 (1,198,825 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,835 (297 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 777,971 (126,038 Shilling) | 150,000 Shilling | - 16% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 26,327 (4,265 Shilling) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 13% |

These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 9,481,434 Shilling (Rp 58,524,244) in Jakarta to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 8,420,000 Shilling in Tanga.
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