Cost of living in Indonesia compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 44% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 48,150 (HK$26) | HK$79 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 54,894 (HK$30) | HK$38 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 30,099 (HK$16) | HK$46 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 20,570 (HK$11) | HK$24 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 25,479 (HK$14) | HK$30 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 16,222 (HK$9) | HK$25 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 59,701 (HK$33) | HK$94 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 37,956 (HK$21) | HK$26 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 19,374 (HK$11) | HK$18 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 34,923 (HK$19) | HK$18 | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 356,233 (HK$194) | HK$225 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 19,537 (HK$11) | HK$16 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 19,724 (HK$11) | HK$20 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 76% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 76% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 17,274,900 (HK$9,409) | HK$43,964 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 10,375,400 (HK$5,651) | HK$30,022 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 1,245,580 (HK$678) | HK$1,720 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 6,604,130 (HK$3,597) | HK$23,518 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 3,901,590 (HK$2,125) | HK$15,433 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 813,523 (HK$443) | HK$1,290 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 354,270 (HK$193) | HK$160 | + 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 4,471,440 (HK$2,435) | HK$4,979 | - 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 2,299,770 (HK$1,253) | HK$1,219 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 60,481 (HK$33) | HK$69 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 67,068 (HK$37) | HK$91 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 35% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 655,630 (HK$357) | HK$715 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 423,397 (HK$231) | HK$315 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,205,370 (HK$657) | HK$732 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,178,320 (HK$642) | HK$1,269 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 54% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 479,902,000 (HK$261,379) | HK$232,888 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 8,988 (HK$4.90) | HK$17 | - 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 237,123 (HK$129) | HK$610 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 68% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 23,300 (HK$13) | HK$51 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 87,183 (HK$47) | HK$122 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 254,843 (HK$139) | HK$443 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 49,080 (HK$27) | HK$62 | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 19,454 (HK$11) | HK$44 | - 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 36,205 (HK$20) | HK$51 | - 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 18,007 (HK$10) | HK$18 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 11,130 (HK$6) | HK$21 | - 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 86,706 (HK$47) | HK$278 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 56% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 166,095 (HK$90) | HK$343 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 104,958 (HK$57) | HK$195 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 520,784 (HK$284) | HK$1,088 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 388,033 (HK$211) | HK$881 | - 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 111,803 (HK$61) | HK$102 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 35,619 (HK$19) | HK$46 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 47,498 (HK$26) | HK$68 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 9,239,130 (HK$5,032) | HK$3,548 | + 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,799 (HK$0.98) | HK$1.17 | - 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 579,157 (HK$315) | HK$852 | - 63% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 28,887 (HK$16) | HK$62 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 64% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in Indonesia is 64% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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