Cost of living in Jakarta, Indonesia vs Worcester, South Africa
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| Food | + 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 57% more expensive than in Worcester (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 48,521 (R 48) | R 69 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 50,048 (R 49) | R 40 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 35,604 (R 35) | R 32 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 21,105 (R 21) | R 10 | + 99% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 29,182 (R 29) | R 14 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 17,274 (R 17) | R 10 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 58,678 (R 58) | R 34 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 38,290 (R 38) | R 12 | + 210% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 20,155 (R 20) | R 14 | + 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 36,318 (R 36) | R 19 | + 92% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 281,353 (R 277) | R 49 | + 461% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 16,725 (R 16) | R 17 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 16,194 (R 16) | R 7 | + 137% | |
| Housing | + 48% | |||
| Housing in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 48% more expensive than in Worcester (South Africa) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 16,664,000 (R 16,418) | R 6,086 | + 170% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 10,131,200 (R 9,982) | R 6,000 | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 1,958,790 (R 1,930) | R 1,270 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 6,473,890 (R 6,378) | R 1,835 | + 248% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 4,190,770 (R 4,129) | R 1,682 | + 145% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 1,188,710 (R 1,171) | R 375 | + 212% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 230,743 (R 227) | R 549 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 4,268,180 (R 4,205) | R 5,000 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,654,310 (R 1,630) | R 1,343 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 55,530 (R 55) | R 65 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 68,201 (R 67) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 28% more expensive than in Worcester (South Africa) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 692,283 (R 682) | R 638 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 441,657 (R 435) | R 307 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,175,240 (R 1,158) | R 1,000 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,195,800 (R 1,178) | R 850 | + 39% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 10% more expensive than in Worcester (South Africa) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 476,960,000 (R 469,924) | R 270,046 | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 8,894 (R 9) | R 13 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 298,966 (R 295) | R 350 | - 16% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Rp 46,262 (R 46) | R 69 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 35% cheaper than in Worcester (South Africa) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 27,935 (R 28) | R 150 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 87,053 (R 86) | R 120 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 319,083 (R 314) | R 350 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 40,395 (R 40) | R 59 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 22,462 (R 22) | R 29 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 42,758 (R 42) | R 54 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 17,796 (R 18) | R 26 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 10,969 (R 11) | R 17 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 93,244 (R 92) | R 73 | + 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 31% more expensive than in Worcester (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 217,424 (R 214) | R 275 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 103,534 (R 102) | R 109 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 1,264,770 (R 1,246) | R 650 | + 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 372,663 (R 367) | R 348 | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 171,286 (R 169) | R 45 | + 275% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 34,549 (R 34) | R 19 | + 77% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 49,205 (R 48) | R 14 | + 256% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 7,238,180 (R 7,131) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,833 (R 1.81) | R 1.40 | + 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 716,425 (R 706) | R 345 | + 105% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 27,279 (R 27) | R 33 | - 18% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 408 prices entered by 49 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 29% more expensive than in Worcester (South Africa)
For example, you would need at least R 23,265 (Rp 23,613,208) in Jakarta to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R 18,000 in Worcester.
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