Cost of living in Indonesia compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 33% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Indonesia | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 59,962 (ARS $753) | ARS $3,473 | - 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 55,395 (ARS $696) | ARS $1,733 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 27,371 (ARS $344) | ARS $604 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 20,165 (ARS $253) | ARS $230 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 26,969 (ARS $339) | ARS $432 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 17,108 (ARS $215) | ARS $370 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 50,021 (ARS $628) | ARS $796 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 42,079 (ARS $528) | ARS $469 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 22,926 (ARS $288) | ARS $245 | + 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 35,271 (ARS $443) | ARS $298 | + 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 302,386 (ARS $3,797) | ARS $1,204 | + 215% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 19,961 (ARS $251) | ARS $426 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 18,941 (ARS $238) | ARS $152 | + 57% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 18% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Indonesia | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 16,292,300 (ARS $204,601) | ARS $142,763 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 8,256,070 (ARS $103,681) | ARS $78,126 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 871,567 (ARS $10,945) | ARS $10,033 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 8,332,070 (ARS $104,635) | ARS $97,417 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 3,724,330 (ARS $46,771) | ARS $49,901 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 532,882 (ARS $6,692) | ARS $8,234 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 345,070 (ARS $4,333) | ARS $2,950 | + 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 3,857,190 (ARS $48,439) | ARS $88,622 | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,498,840 (ARS $18,823) | ARS $40,569 | - 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 70,816 (ARS $889) | ARS $1,168 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 78,155 (ARS $981) | ARS $777 | + 26% | |
| Clothes | - 52% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 52% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Indonesia | Argentina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 560,382 (ARS $7,037) | ARS $16,841 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 442,949 (ARS $5,563) | ARS $12,030 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,218,390 (ARS $15,301) | ARS $29,821 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,398,430 (ARS $17,562) | ARS $25,715 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is about the same as in Argentina | ||||
| Indonesia | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 492,973,000 (ARS $6,190,825) | ARS $4,940,350 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 11,374 (ARS $143) | ARS $193 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 190,182 (ARS $2,388) | ARS $3,358 | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 38% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Indonesia | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 36,367 (ARS $457) | ARS $1,192 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 60,467 (ARS $759) | ARS $2,130 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 332,000 (ARS $4,169) | ARS $2,967 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 67,999 (ARS $854) | ARS $845 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 22,412 (ARS $281) | ARS $523 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 34,558 (ARS $434) | ARS $714 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 30,035 (ARS $377) | ARS $458 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 15,580 (ARS $196) | ARS $411 | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 88,350 (ARS $1,110) | ARS $1,722 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 28% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Indonesia | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 213,417 (ARS $2,680) | ARS $4,294 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 110,240 (ARS $1,384) | ARS $1,910 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 300,249 (ARS $3,771) | ARS $5,415 | - 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 490,881 (ARS $6,165) | ARS $6,821 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 92,882 (ARS $1,166) | ARS $1,353 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 39,821 (ARS $500) | ARS $812 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 44,788 (ARS $562) | ARS $607 | - 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 9,505,300 (ARS $119,369) | ARS $164,847 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,816 (ARS $23) | ARS $53 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 585,606 (ARS $7,354) | ARS $6,769 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 36,785 (ARS $462) | ARS $472 | - 2% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Indonesia is 17% cheaper than in Argentina
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