Cost of living in Indonesia compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 5% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 57,682 (Q30) | Q66 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 52,773 (Q28) | Q43 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 29,529 (Q15) | Q20 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 19,696 (Q10) | Q12 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 26,861 (Q14) | Q16 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 14,622 (Q8) | Q8 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 62,961 (Q33) | Q28 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 35,265 (Q18) | Q16 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 19,892 (Q10) | Q8 | + 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 30,845 (Q16) | Q11 | + 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 343,573 (Q180) | Q90 | + 100% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 17,380 (Q9) | Q15 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 20,646 (Q11) | Q7 | + 51% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 6% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 16,114,700 (Q8,434) | Q6,467 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 10,219,100 (Q5,348) | Q3,299 | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 1,131,850 (Q592) | Q425 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 7,219,990 (Q3,779) | Q4,080 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 4,172,600 (Q2,184) | Q2,232 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 552,447 (Q289) | Q303 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 305,349 (Q160) | Q284 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 4,534,730 (Q2,373) | Q2,884 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 2,740,660 (Q1,434) | Q691 | + 108% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 62,843 (Q33) | Q50 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 58,731 (Q31) | Q18 | + 68% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 19% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 622,984 (Q326) | Q400 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 439,999 (Q230) | Q272 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,059,660 (Q555) | Q818 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 979,268 (Q513) | Q608 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 49% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 541,443,000 (Q283,366) | Q131,149 | + 116% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 9,053 (Q4.74) | Q8 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 322,524 (Q169) | Q100 | + 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 48% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 27,986 (Q15) | Q37 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 58,955 (Q31) | Q73 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 262,807 (Q138) | Q192 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 85,737 (Q45) | Q48 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 23,479 (Q12) | Q32 | - 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 39,830 (Q21) | Q41 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 18,304 (Q10) | Q16 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 13,205 (Q7) | Q14 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 90,760 (Q47) | Q73 | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 14% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 178,890 (Q94) | Q114 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 100,000 (Q52) | Q81 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 791,222 (Q414) | Q214 | + 93% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 589,198 (Q308) | Q321 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 149,882 (Q78) | Q45 | + 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 46,247 (Q24) | Q29 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 60,035 (Q31) | Q22 | + 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 7,391,740 (Q3,868) | Q5,407 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,576 (Q0.82) | Q1.28 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 707,346 (Q370) | Q391 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 26,763 (Q14) | Q29 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,893 prices entered by 208 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Indonesia is about the same as in Guatemala
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