Cost of living in Indonesia compared to Belgium
Currency:
| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 60% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Indonesia | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 62,394 (€3.26) | €19 | - 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 60,225 (€3.14) | €11 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 32,593 (€1.70) | €5.94 | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 24,589 (€1.28) | €1.28 | + 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 31,337 (€1.64) | €3.67 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 14,750 (€0.77) | €6 | - 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 72,901 (€3.80) | €6 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 45,403 (€2.37) | €2.59 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 22,376 (€1.17) | €2.11 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 32,966 (€1.72) | €1.89 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 344,694 (€18) | €8 | + 135% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 18,943 (€0.99) | €2.89 | - 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 15,178 (€0.79) | €2.00 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 50% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Indonesia | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 20,348,700 (€1,062) | €1,315 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 11,729,200 (€612) | €1,170 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 1,724,710 (€90) | €265 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 7,387,200 (€385) | €873 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 4,597,950 (€240) | €663 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 1,423,880 (€74) | €154 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 378,883 (€20) | €54 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 3,205,730 (€167) | €302 | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,931,010 (€101) | €110 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 91,402 (€4.77) | €17 | - 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 83,441 (€4.35) | €12 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 44% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Indonesia | Belgium | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 651,126 (€34) | €89 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 458,661 (€24) | €35 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,449,070 (€76) | €90 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,296,520 (€68) | €120 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 59% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 59% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Indonesia | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 504,781,000 (€26,342) | €32,008 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 12,092 (€0.63) | €1.66 | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 199,904 (€10) | €54 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 74% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 74% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Indonesia | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 22,456 (€1.17) | €12 | - 90% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 96,147 (€5.02) | €14 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 264,826 (€14) | €30 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 66,604 (€3.48) | €5.29 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 26,592 (€1.39) | €9 | - 84% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 33,023 (€1.72) | €4.92 | - 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 27,953 (€1.46) | €3.01 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 21,349 (€1.11) | €4.00 | - 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 84,361 (€4.40) | €29 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 66% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Indonesia | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 261,890 (€14) | €43 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 96,262 (€5.02) | €25 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 496,791 (€26) | €90 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 397,663 (€21) | €140 | - 85% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 149,637 (€8) | €12 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 38,785 (€2.02) | €3.51 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 50,891 (€2.66) | €4.70 | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 6,922,760 (€361) | €561 | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 2,388 (€0.12) | €0.25 | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 433,566 (€23) | €82 | - 73% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 43,715 (€2.28) | €11 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 29, 2025.
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Cost of living in Indonesia is 58% cheaper than in Belgium
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