Cost of living in Indonesia compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 50% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Indonesia | France | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 46,670 (€2.84) | €19 | - 85% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 60,147 (€3.66) | €11 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 27,259 (€1.66) | €7 | - 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 22,140 (€1.35) | €1.28 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 29,420 (€1.79) | €4.44 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 18,202 (€1.11) | €3.08 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 65,816 (€4.01) | €8 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 44,338 (€2.70) | €2.90 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 23,243 (€1.42) | €1.94 | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 35,532 (€2.16) | €2.01 | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 357,873 (€22) | €10 | + 115% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 21,944 (€1.34) | €2.30 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 20,736 (€1.26) | €1.23 | + 2% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 40% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Indonesia | France | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 20,539,400 (€1,251) | €1,561 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 10,735,200 (€654) | €1,240 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 1,054,360 (€64) | €192 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 8,329,670 (€507) | €1,022 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 4,676,900 (€285) | €754 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 555,271 (€34) | €98 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 405,895 (€25) | €28 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 4,110,400 (€250) | €388 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,797,940 (€110) | €89 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 58,625 (€3.57) | €7 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 87,033 (€5.30) | €14 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 31% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Indonesia | France | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 746,172 (€45) | €97 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 494,843 (€30) | €35 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,256,500 (€77) | €93 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,345,870 (€82) | €119 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 54% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Indonesia | France | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 553,625,000 (€33,730) | €27,613 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 11,228 (€0.68) | €1.90 | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 197,899 (€12) | €59 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 45% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Indonesia | France | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 22,717 (€1.38) | €4.32 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 48,531 (€2.96) | €7 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 355,517 (€22) | €30 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 115,732 (€7) | €4.31 | + 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 23,036 (€1.40) | €4.16 | - 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 32,995 (€2.01) | €3.51 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 49,135 (€2.99) | €2.64 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 17,984 (€1.10) | €2.40 | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 87,591 (€5.34) | €21 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 46% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Indonesia | France | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 194,090 (€12) | €48 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 120,586 (€7) | €23 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 3,533,850 (€215) | €65 | + 230% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 419,806 (€26) | €55 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 119,009 (€7) | €11 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 37,625 (€2.29) | €4.26 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 44,445 (€2.71) | €7 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 11,422,800 (€696) | €396 | + 76% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 2,007 (€0.12) | €0.38 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 460,261 (€28) | €33 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 37,374 (€2.28) | €10 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Indonesia is 47% cheaper than in France
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