Cost of living in Indonesia compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 45% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Indonesia | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 51,841 (HK$26) | HK$90 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 53,089 (HK$27) | HK$45 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 28,390 (HK$14) | HK$44 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 20,324 (HK$10) | HK$23 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 28,795 (HK$15) | HK$32 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 17,460 (HK$9) | HK$19 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 46,937 (HK$24) | HK$116 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 42,976 (HK$22) | HK$28 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 21,574 (HK$11) | HK$18 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 35,002 (HK$18) | HK$17 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 322,203 (HK$163) | HK$142 | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 20,232 (HK$10) | HK$17 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 18,504 (HK$9) | HK$16 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 80% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 80% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Indonesia | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 17,028,900 (HK$8,599) | HK$47,353 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 8,271,860 (HK$4,177) | HK$34,716 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 976,964 (HK$493) | HK$1,299 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 8,038,110 (HK$4,059) | HK$28,175 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 3,937,920 (HK$1,988) | HK$18,653 | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 553,270 (HK$279) | HK$877 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 383,712 (HK$194) | HK$259 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 3,857,190 (HK$1,948) | HK$4,093 | - 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,498,840 (HK$757) | HK$2,108 | - 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 70,816 (HK$36) | HK$91 | - 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 59,106 (HK$30) | HK$88 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 43% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Indonesia | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 577,462 (HK$292) | HK$680 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 398,654 (HK$201) | HK$338 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,188,630 (HK$600) | HK$628 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,238,980 (HK$626) | HK$1,283 | - 51% | |
| Transportation | - 66% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 66% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Indonesia | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 408,837,000 (HK$206,439) | HK$433,526 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 11,657 (HK$5.89) | HK$22 | - 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 201,035 (HK$102) | HK$533 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 60% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Indonesia | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 55,654 (HK$28) | HK$57 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 78,357 (HK$40) | HK$110 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 299,813 (HK$151) | HK$407 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 113,090 (HK$57) | HK$83 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 30,807 (HK$16) | HK$44 | - 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 36,359 (HK$18) | HK$51 | - 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 28,787 (HK$15) | HK$16 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 13,096 (HK$7) | HK$22 | - 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 68,593 (HK$35) | HK$322 | - 89% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 57% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Indonesia | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 253,991 (HK$128) | HK$406 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 99,632 (HK$50) | HK$198 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 300,249 (HK$152) | HK$1,780 | - 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 484,164 (HK$244) | HK$987 | - 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 212,429 (HK$107) | HK$166 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 39,390 (HK$20) | HK$51 | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 42,434 (HK$21) | HK$66 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 9,505,300 (HK$4,800) | HK$3,953 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,816 (HK$0.92) | HK$1.03 | - 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 544,360 (HK$275) | HK$775 | - 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 31,040 (HK$16) | HK$61 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 68% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 30, 2022.
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Cost of living in Indonesia is 68% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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