Cost of living in Indonesia compared to Germany
Currency:
Food | - 48% | |||
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Food in Indonesia is 48% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Indonesia | Germany | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 55,068 (€3.24) | €19 | - 83% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 58,183 (€3.42) | €11 | - 69% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 31,308 (€1.84) | €5.14 | - 64% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 23,300 (€1.37) | €1.32 | + 4% | |
12 eggs, large | Rp 30,367 (€1.79) | €4.06 | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 14,479 (€0.85) | €2.80 | - 70% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 67,619 (€3.98) | €7 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 46,085 (€2.71) | €2.82 | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 20,806 (€1.22) | €1.99 | - 38% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 34,093 (€2.01) | €1.10 | + 82% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 344,694 (€20) | €7 | + 210% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 18,823 (€1.11) | €2.02 | - 45% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 14,432 (€0.85) | €1.59 | - 46% | |
Housing | - 46% | |||
Housing in Indonesia is 46% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Indonesia | Germany | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 20,348,700 (€1,197) | €1,766 | - 32% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 11,729,200 (€690) | €1,349 | - 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 2,034,370 (€120) | €244 | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 7,387,200 (€435) | €1,166 | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 4,597,950 (€270) | €868 | - 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 1,423,880 (€84) | €157 | - 47% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 378,883 (€22) | €26 | - 16% | |
40” flat screen tv | Rp 3,205,730 (€189) | €366 | - 48% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,931,010 (€114) | €91 | + 25% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 91,402 (€5.38) | €7 | - 23% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 80,207 (€4.72) | €16 | - 71% | |
Clothes | - 41% | |||
Clothes in Indonesia is 41% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Indonesia | Germany | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 759,724 (€45) | €90 | - 51% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 458,661 (€27) | €43 | - 37% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,371,230 (€81) | €94 | - 14% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,296,520 (€76) | €150 | - 49% | |
Transportation | - 53% | |||
Transportation in Indonesia is 53% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Indonesia | Germany | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 504,781,000 (€29,693) | €27,497 | + 8% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 12,334 (€0.73) | €1.74 | - 58% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 199,904 (€12) | €51 | - 77% | |
Personal Care | - 62% | |||
Personal Care in Indonesia is 62% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Indonesia | Germany | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 22,456 (€1.32) | €9 | - 86% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 96,147 (€5.66) | €12 | - 52% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 275,446 (€16) | €79 | - 79% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 66,604 (€3.92) | €5.15 | - 24% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 26,592 (€1.56) | €2.84 | - 45% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 33,023 (€1.94) | €3.44 | - 44% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 27,953 (€1.64) | €1.93 | - 15% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Rp 12,305 (€0.72) | €1.81 | - 60% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 84,361 (€4.96) | €22 | - 78% | |
Entertainment | - 53% | |||
Entertainment in Indonesia is 53% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Indonesia | Germany | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 261,890 (€15) | €43 | - 65% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Rp 104,570 (€6) | €26 | - 76% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 496,791 (€29) | €107 | - 73% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 379,769 (€22) | €63 | - 65% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 149,637 (€9) | €12 | - 24% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 38,584 (€2.27) | €4.10 | - 45% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 50,891 (€2.99) | €4.43 | - 32% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 6,922,760 (€407) | €577 | - 29% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 2,388 (€0.14) | €0.26 | - 46% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 433,566 (€26) | €41 | - 38% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 42,633 (€2.51) | €9 | - 71% | |
TOTAL | - 49% |
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2025.
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Cost of living in Indonesia is 49% cheaper than in Germany
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