Cost of living in Indonesia compared to Fiji
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 32% cheaper than in Fiji | ||||
| Indonesia | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 54,762 (8 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 59,127 (8 FJ$) | 15 FJ$ | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 31,756 (4.54 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 22,793 (3.26 FJ$) | 2.41 FJ$ | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 28,525 (4.08 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 14,595 (2.09 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | - 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 67,619 (10 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 46,085 (7 FJ$) | 4.13 FJ$ | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 22,038 (3.15 FJ$) | 2.54 FJ$ | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 34,828 (4.98 FJ$) | 3.71 FJ$ | + 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 346,370 (50 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | + 199% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 19,943 (2.85 FJ$) | 4.45 FJ$ | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 19,984 (2.86 FJ$) | 1.81 FJ$ | + 58% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 11% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Indonesia | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 21,980,300 (3,143 FJ$) | 2,033 FJ$ | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 12,062,800 (1,725 FJ$) | 1,000 FJ$ | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 2,034,370 (291 FJ$) | 301 FJ$ | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 7,964,830 (1,139 FJ$) | 1,019 FJ$ | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 4,666,280 (667 FJ$) | 1,116 FJ$ | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 1,423,880 (204 FJ$) | 248 FJ$ | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 378,883 (54 FJ$) | 65 FJ$ | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 3,205,730 (458 FJ$) | 1,445 FJ$ | - 68% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,931,010 (276 FJ$) | 467 FJ$ | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 91,402 (13 FJ$) | 13 FJ$ | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 89,674 (13 FJ$) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 127% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 127% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Indonesia | Fiji | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 789,983 (113 FJ$) | 40 FJ$ | + 182% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 508,463 (73 FJ$) | 25 FJ$ | + 191% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,393,060 (199 FJ$) | 120 FJ$ | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,296,520 (185 FJ$) | 150 FJ$ | + 24% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 7% cheaper than in Fiji | ||||
| Indonesia | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 489,174,000 (69,952 FJ$) | 35,000 FJ$ | + 100% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 12,778 (1.83 FJ$) | 3.12 FJ$ | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 199,904 (29 FJ$) | 47 FJ$ | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 21% cheaper than in Fiji | ||||
| Indonesia | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 22,456 (3.21 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 96,147 (14 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 95% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 275,446 (39 FJ$) | 70 FJ$ | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 66,604 (10 FJ$) | 6.00 FJ$ | + 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 26,592 (3.80 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 33,023 (4.72 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 27,953 (4.00 FJ$) | 3.49 FJ$ | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 12,305 (1.76 FJ$) | 3.68 FJ$ | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 84,361 (12 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 57% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 4% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Indonesia | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 234,213 (33 FJ$) | 30 FJ$ | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 104,570 (15 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 496,791 (71 FJ$) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 379,769 (54 FJ$) | 50 FJ$ | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 149,637 (21 FJ$) | 11 FJ$ | + 102% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 38,584 (5.52 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 50,891 (7 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 7,628,420 (1,091 FJ$) | 2,000 FJ$ | - 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 3,584 (0.51 FJ$) | 0.19 FJ$ | + 170% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 463,013 (66 FJ$) | 100 FJ$ | - 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 40,435 (5.78 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 30, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 693 prices entered by 97 different people.
Cost of living in Indonesia is about the same as in Fiji
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