Cost of living in Surakarta (Indonesia) is 48% cheaper than in Windhoek (Namibia)
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| Food | - 39% | |||
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| Food in Surakarta (Indonesia) is 39% cheaper than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Surakarta | Windhoek | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 32,660 (35 N$) | 146 N$ | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 36,645 (39 N$) | 77 N$ | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 23,332 (25 N$) | 64 N$ | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 17,104 (18 N$) | 23 N$ | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 28,632 (30 N$) | 36 N$ | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 10,812 (11 N$) | 27 N$ | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 64,000 (68 N$) | 91 N$ | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 28,295 (30 N$) | 29 N$ | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 19,000 (20 N$) | 57 N$ | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 25,000 (26 N$) | 22 N$ | + 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 260,000 (275 N$) | 133 N$ | + 107% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 14,202 (15 N$) | 22 N$ | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 8,612 (9 N$) | 13 N$ | - 28% | |
| Housing | - 74% | |||
| Housing in Surakarta (Indonesia) is 74% cheaper than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Surakarta | Windhoek | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 3,883,480 (4,108 N$) | 18,657 N$ | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 2,287,880 (2,420 N$) | 17,077 N$ | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 300,000 (317 N$) | 4,612 N$ | - 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 3,060,610 (3,237 N$) | 14,553 N$ | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 2,136,360 (2,260 N$) | 11,135 N$ | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 242,424 (256 N$) | 1,122 N$ | - 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 322,568 (341 N$) | 1,014 N$ | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 6,000,000 (6,347 N$) | 4,131 N$ | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 3,000,000 (3,173 N$) | 2,297 N$ | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 55,177 (58 N$) | 99 N$ | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 27,792 (29 N$) | 126 N$ | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Surakarta (Indonesia) is 26% cheaper than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Surakarta | Windhoek | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 827,117 (875 N$) | 1,144 N$ | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 740,689 (783 N$) | 1,016 N$ | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 791,301 (837 N$) | 1,897 N$ | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,019,390 (1,078 N$) | 1,053 N$ | + 2% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Surakarta (Indonesia) is 30% cheaper than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Surakarta | Windhoek | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 362,000,000 (382,915 N$) | 364,405 N$ | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 7,727 (8 N$) | 16 N$ | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 266,424 (282 N$) | 511 N$ | - 45% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Rp 63,380 (67 N$) | 183 N$ | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Surakarta (Indonesia) is 49% cheaper than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Surakarta | Windhoek | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 82,500 (87 N$) | 59 N$ | + 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 17,000 (18 N$) | 301 N$ | - 94% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 486 N$ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 25,507 (27 N$) | 44 N$ | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 20,000 (21 N$) | 26 N$ | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 42,958 (45 N$) | 52 N$ | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 9,974 (11 N$) | 43 N$ | - 76% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 11,036 (12 N$) | 26 N$ | - 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 25,000 (26 N$) | 190 N$ | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Surakarta (Indonesia) is 18% cheaper than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Surakarta | Windhoek | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 131,618 (139 N$) | 415 N$ | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 70,000 (74 N$) | 133 N$ | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,183 N$ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 262,819 (278 N$) | 524 N$ | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 60 N$ | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 45,806 (48 N$) | 38 N$ | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 29 N$ | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 12,197 N$ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 2,250 (2.38 N$) | 1.25 N$ | + 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 431,376 (456 N$) | 635 N$ | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 17,935 (19 N$) | 51 N$ | - 62% | |
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TOTAL | - 48% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 111 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 02, 2022.
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