Cost of living in India compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 30% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| India | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨338 (Rp 62,906) | Rp 41,630 | + 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨315 (Rp 58,659) | Rp 49,768 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨165 (Rp 30,796) | Rp 28,008 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨55 (Rp 10,206) | Rp 20,690 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨86 (Rp 15,935) | Rp 26,413 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨44 (Rp 8,115) | Rp 17,963 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨228 (Rp 42,531) | Rp 48,283 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨168 (Rp 31,353) | Rp 42,961 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨30 (Rp 5,665) | Rp 20,083 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨147 (Rp 27,449) | Rp 34,641 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨778 (Rp 144,772) | Rp 330,507 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨86 (Rp 16,000) | Rp 22,163 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨38 (Rp 7,099) | Rp 19,058 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in India is 35% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| India | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨50,850 (Rp 9,467,119) | Rp 15,801,100 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨28,659 (Rp 5,335,604) | Rp 7,774,450 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,608 (Rp 1,044,133) | Rp 1,058,460 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨25,437 (Rp 4,735,831) | Rp 6,933,370 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨14,389 (Rp 2,678,824) | Rp 3,788,700 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,752 (Rp 698,587) | Rp 701,641 | - 0% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨679 (Rp 126,497) | Rp 404,751 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨30,195 (Rp 5,621,666) | Rp 3,678,120 | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,099 (Rp 2,252,476) | Rp 1,501,310 | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨437 (Rp 81,374) | Rp 59,291 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨487 (Rp 90,613) | Rp 62,066 | + 46% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in India is 13% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| India | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,626 (Rp 488,878) | Rp 577,462 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,372 (Rp 441,581) | Rp 398,654 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,037 (Rp 751,659) | Rp 1,115,730 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,040 (Rp 566,030) | Rp 1,238,980 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in India is 17% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| India | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,025,570 (Rp 190,938,673) | Rp 408,837,000 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨107 (Rp 19,840) | Rp 11,750 | + 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,146 (Rp 213,394) | Rp 201,035 | + 6% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 18% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| India | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨116 (Rp 21,616) | Rp 55,654 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨210 (Rp 39,175) | Rp 78,357 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨761 (Rp 141,637) | Rp 240,493 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨356 (Rp 66,245) | Rp 113,090 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨189 (Rp 35,206) | Rp 30,807 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨231 (Rp 43,076) | Rp 36,359 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨157 (Rp 29,173) | Rp 28,787 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨74 (Rp 13,798) | Rp 13,096 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨342 (Rp 63,697) | Rp 68,593 | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 27% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| India | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,452 (Rp 270,383) | Rp 270,757 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨668 (Rp 124,402) | Rp 98,949 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,562 (Rp 290,726) | Rp 1,763,280 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,696 (Rp 315,803) | Rp 384,067 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨612 (Rp 113,980) | Rp 196,324 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨194 (Rp 36,178) | Rp 37,277 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨183 (Rp 33,997) | Rp 40,248 | - 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨47,714 (Rp 8,883,302) | Rp 9,505,300 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨0.95 (Rp 177) | Rp 1,816 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,683 (Rp 313,341) | Rp 513,732 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨233 (Rp 43,359) | Rp 32,407 | + 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 05, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in India is 28% cheaper than in Indonesia
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