Cost of living in Jakarta, Indonesia vs Wollongong, Australia
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| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 45% cheaper than in Wollongong (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 48,521 (AU$4.32) | AU$16 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 50,048 (AU$4.45) | AU$12 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 35,604 (AU$3.17) | AU$5.33 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 21,105 (AU$1.88) | AU$1.27 | + 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 29,182 (AU$2.60) | AU$5.50 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 17,274 (AU$1.54) | AU$5.43 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 58,678 (AU$5.22) | AU$7 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 38,290 (AU$3.41) | AU$3.83 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 20,155 (AU$1.79) | AU$3.15 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 36,318 (AU$3.23) | AU$4.63 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 281,353 (AU$25) | AU$16 | + 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 16,725 (AU$1.49) | AU$3.04 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 16,194 (AU$1.44) | AU$2.11 | - 32% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 54% cheaper than in Wollongong (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 16,664,000 (AU$1,483) | AU$2,503 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 10,131,200 (AU$902) | AU$1,686 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 1,958,790 (AU$174) | AU$222 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 6,473,890 (AU$576) | AU$1,936 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 4,190,770 (AU$373) | AU$1,253 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 1,188,710 (AU$106) | AU$190 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 230,743 (AU$21) | AU$52 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 4,268,180 (AU$380) | AU$607 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,654,310 (AU$147) | AU$202 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 55,530 (AU$4.94) | AU$10 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 68,201 (AU$6) | AU$28 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 45% cheaper than in Wollongong (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 692,283 (AU$62) | AU$106 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 441,657 (AU$39) | AU$82 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,175,240 (AU$105) | AU$154 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,195,800 (AU$106) | AU$132 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 43% cheaper than in Wollongong (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 476,960,000 (AU$42,453) | AU$26,857 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 8,894 (AU$0.79) | AU$1.42 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 298,966 (AU$27) | AU$82 | - 67% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Rp 46,262 (AU$4.12) | AU$36 | - 88% | |
| Personal Care | - 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 60% cheaper than in Wollongong (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 27,935 (AU$2.49) | AU$10 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 87,053 (AU$8) | AU$25 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 319,083 (AU$28) | AU$64 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 40,395 (AU$3.60) | AU$7 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 22,462 (AU$2.00) | AU$4.88 | - 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 42,758 (AU$3.81) | AU$5.71 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 17,796 (AU$1.58) | AU$3.52 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 10,969 (AU$0.98) | AU$3.34 | - 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 93,244 (AU$8) | AU$27 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 49% cheaper than in Wollongong (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 217,424 (AU$19) | AU$45 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 103,534 (AU$9) | AU$31 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 1,264,770 (AU$113) | AU$237 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 372,663 (AU$33) | AU$101 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 171,286 (AU$15) | AU$15 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 34,549 (AU$3.08) | AU$4.32 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 49,205 (AU$4.38) | AU$7 | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 7,238,180 (AU$644) | AU$575 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,833 (AU$0.16) | AU$0.65 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 716,425 (AU$64) | AU$57 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 27,279 (AU$2.43) | AU$19 | - 87% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 408 prices entered by 49 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$7,800 in Wollongong you would need to make just about AU$3,979 (Rp 44,704,233) in Jakarta.
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