Cost of living in Indonesia compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 45% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Indonesia | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 42,558 (€2.50) | €15 | - 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 59,865 (€3.52) | €10 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 27,367 (€1.61) | €5.52 | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 22,421 (€1.32) | €1.23 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 29,124 (€1.71) | €4.17 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 18,124 (€1.07) | €3.21 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 71,910 (€4.23) | €6 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 44,244 (€2.60) | €2.70 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 21,715 (€1.28) | €1.98 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 35,024 (€2.06) | €1.04 | + 98% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 352,988 (€21) | €6 | + 232% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 21,734 (€1.28) | €2.00 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 20,784 (€1.22) | €1.63 | - 25% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 53% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Indonesia | Germany | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 20,686,000 (€1,217) | €1,967 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 10,596,300 (€623) | €1,583 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 1,384,880 (€81) | €241 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 8,279,990 (€487) | €1,195 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 4,547,870 (€268) | €929 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 982,614 (€58) | €214 | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 405,045 (€24) | €36 | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 4,396,610 (€259) | €370 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,754,770 (€103) | €114 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 61,187 (€3.60) | €9 | - 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 96,476 (€5.68) | €17 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 32% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Indonesia | Germany | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 734,797 (€43) | €87 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 496,694 (€29) | €38 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,239,350 (€73) | €90 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,333,420 (€78) | €115 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 55% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Indonesia | Germany | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 542,207,000 (€31,898) | €30,638 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 11,857 (€0.70) | €1.84 | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 197,854 (€12) | €57 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 59% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Indonesia | Germany | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 23,719 (€1.40) | €8 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 46,401 (€2.73) | €8 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 271,191 (€16) | €72 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 115,732 (€7) | €4.37 | + 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 25,419 (€1.50) | €3.19 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 34,912 (€2.05) | €3.10 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 40,045 (€2.36) | €1.96 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 10,483 (€0.62) | €1.85 | - 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 87,815 (€5.17) | €22 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 46% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Indonesia | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 194,219 (€11) | €45 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 118,885 (€7) | €24 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 400,000 (€24) | €177 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 405,726 (€24) | €65 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 120,291 (€7) | €10 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 37,416 (€2.20) | €3.63 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 45,773 (€2.69) | €4.21 | - 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 10,496,600 (€618) | €640 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 2,024 (€0.12) | €0.10 | + 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 502,101 (€30) | €39 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 36,872 (€2.17) | €8 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Indonesia is 50% cheaper than in Germany
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