Cost of living in Indonesia compared to Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 57% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Indonesia | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 70,785 (E£ 145) | E£ 167 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 55,259 (E£ 113) | E£ 115 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 27,371 (E£ 56) | E£ 74 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 20,305 (E£ 42) | E£ 25 | + 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 26,897 (E£ 55) | E£ 44 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 17,108 (E£ 35) | E£ 10 | + 243% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 60,587 (E£ 124) | E£ 59 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 42,079 (E£ 86) | E£ 30 | + 192% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 22,926 (E£ 47) | E£ 9 | + 436% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 41,986 (E£ 86) | E£ 36 | + 137% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 243,383 (E£ 499) | E£ 282 | + 77% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 22,667 (E£ 46) | E£ 17 | + 176% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 16,666 (E£ 34) | E£ 9 | + 294% | |
| Housing | + 232% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 232% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Indonesia | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 22,619,700 (E£ 46,380) | E£ 9,651 | + 381% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 10,618,900 (E£ 21,773) | E£ 4,565 | + 377% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 974,948 (E£ 1,999) | E£ 1,042 | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 9,679,990 (E£ 19,848) | E£ 5,502 | + 261% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 6,177,300 (E£ 12,666) | E£ 3,106 | + 308% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 532,882 (E£ 1,093) | E£ 814 | + 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 345,070 (E£ 708) | E£ 204 | + 248% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 3,867,100 (E£ 7,929) | E£ 6,805 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,394,900 (E£ 2,860) | E£ 3,753 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 56,742 (E£ 116) | E£ 139 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 77,085 (E£ 158) | E£ 99 | + 59% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 16% cheaper than in Egypt | ||||
| Indonesia | Egypt | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 485,872 (E£ 996) | E£ 712 | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 442,949 (E£ 908) | E£ 1,528 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,218,390 (E£ 2,498) | E£ 1,946 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,398,430 (E£ 2,867) | E£ 1,019 | + 181% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 25% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Indonesia | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 492,973,000 (E£ 1,010,807) | E£ 738,184 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 11,734 (E£ 24) | E£ 10 | + 149% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 190,182 (E£ 390) | E£ 428 | - 9% | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 42% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Indonesia | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 36,367 (E£ 75) | E£ 36 | + 110% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 60,467 (E£ 124) | E£ 87 | + 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 364,923 (E£ 748) | E£ 299 | + 150% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 130,123 (E£ 267) | E£ 65 | + 313% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 21,655 (E£ 44) | E£ 69 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 34,558 (E£ 71) | E£ 73 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 30,035 (E£ 62) | E£ 30 | + 106% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 15,580 (E£ 32) | E£ 26 | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 88,350 (E£ 181) | E£ 81 | + 123% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 38% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Indonesia | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 216,012 (E£ 443) | E£ 368 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 102,488 (E£ 210) | E£ 206 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 300,249 (E£ 616) | E£ 698 | - 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 557,861 (E£ 1,144) | E£ 735 | + 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 162,937 (E£ 334) | E£ 136 | + 145% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 40,628 (E£ 83) | E£ 54 | + 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 58,461 (E£ 120) | E£ 71 | + 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 9,505,300 (E£ 19,490) | E£ 16,963 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,816 (E£ 3.72) | E£ 2.55 | + 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 585,606 (E£ 1,201) | E£ 808 | + 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 35,424 (E£ 73) | E£ 49 | + 47% | |
| TOTAL | + 63% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2023.
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Cost of living in Indonesia is 63% more expensive than in Egypt
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