Cost of living in India compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 29% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨398 (Rp 77,813) | Rp 48,150 | + 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨293 (Rp 57,399) | Rp 54,896 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨144 (Rp 28,070) | Rp 30,099 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨53 (Rp 10,274) | Rp 20,477 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨75 (Rp 14,647) | Rp 25,804 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨37 (Rp 7,196) | Rp 16,222 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨229 (Rp 44,821) | Rp 59,701 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨142 (Rp 27,742) | Rp 37,956 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨31 (Rp 6,058) | Rp 19,374 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨134 (Rp 26,114) | Rp 34,923 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨758 (Rp 148,324) | Rp 360,509 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨85 (Rp 16,703) | Rp 19,537 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨35 (Rp 6,815) | Rp 19,381 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in India is 51% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨33,396 (Rp 6,531,563) | Rp 17,351,000 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨19,829 (Rp 3,878,054) | Rp 10,375,400 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,358 (Rp 852,306) | Rp 1,245,580 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨18,647 (Rp 3,646,824) | Rp 6,604,130 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨12,083 (Rp 2,363,214) | Rp 3,901,590 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,142 (Rp 614,497) | Rp 813,523 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨666 (Rp 130,289) | Rp 354,270 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨29,857 (Rp 5,839,338) | Rp 4,471,440 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,374 (Rp 2,028,875) | Rp 2,299,770 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨410 (Rp 80,130) | Rp 60,481 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨213 (Rp 41,568) | Rp 76,607 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in India is 10% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,360 (Rp 461,622) | Rp 653,954 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,471 (Rp 483,294) | Rp 423,397 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,665 (Rp 716,729) | Rp 1,103,610 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,758 (Rp 539,403) | Rp 1,178,320 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in India is 26% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨916,026 (Rp 179,153,488) | Rp 493,244,000 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨81 (Rp 15,915) | Rp 8,915 | + 79% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,156 (Rp 226,136) | Rp 237,123 | - 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 12% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨100 (Rp 19,563) | Rp 23,300 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨204 (Rp 39,939) | Rp 65,399 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨629 (Rp 122,924) | Rp 254,843 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨319 (Rp 62,415) | Rp 49,080 | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨169 (Rp 32,999) | Rp 19,454 | + 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨257 (Rp 50,193) | Rp 36,205 | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨144 (Rp 28,169) | Rp 18,007 | + 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨72 (Rp 13,997) | Rp 11,130 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨234 (Rp 45,765) | Rp 88,122 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 17% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,194 (Rp 233,427) | Rp 166,095 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨472 (Rp 92,361) | Rp 104,958 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,625 (Rp 317,818) | Rp 520,784 | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,661 (Rp 324,765) | Rp 388,033 | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨503 (Rp 98,439) | Rp 117,044 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨191 (Rp 37,264) | Rp 35,849 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨188 (Rp 36,744) | Rp 49,535 | - 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨38,439 (Rp 7,517,759) | Rp 8,166,620 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨5.27 (Rp 1,032) | Rp 1,799 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,511 (Rp 295,501) | Rp 579,157 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨271 (Rp 52,944) | Rp 29,153 | + 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 11, 2021.
Exchange rate:
195.577
IDR
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INR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,161 prices entered by 2,035 different people.
Cost of living in India is 31% cheaper than in Indonesia
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