Cost of living in India compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 27% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| India | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨385 (Rp 71,573) | Rp 42,558 | + 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨353 (Rp 65,625) | Rp 59,865 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨174 (Rp 32,343) | Rp 27,367 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨58 (Rp 10,866) | Rp 22,421 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨86 (Rp 15,966) | Rp 29,124 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨45 (Rp 8,274) | Rp 18,124 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨255 (Rp 47,364) | Rp 71,910 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨176 (Rp 32,769) | Rp 44,244 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨32 (Rp 5,921) | Rp 21,715 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨169 (Rp 31,323) | Rp 35,024 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨838 (Rp 155,670) | Rp 352,988 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨96 (Rp 17,928) | Rp 21,734 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨40 (Rp 7,380) | Rp 20,784 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in India is 40% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| India | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨53,961 (Rp 10,024,863) | Rp 20,686,000 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨31,937 (Rp 5,933,208) | Rp 10,596,300 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,849 (Rp 900,929) | Rp 1,384,880 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨29,878 (Rp 5,550,704) | Rp 8,279,990 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨17,317 (Rp 3,217,111) | Rp 4,547,870 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨4,834 (Rp 898,116) | Rp 982,614 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨712 (Rp 132,264) | Rp 405,045 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨30,621 (Rp 5,688,757) | Rp 4,396,610 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,138 (Rp 2,069,245) | Rp 1,754,770 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨532 (Rp 98,791) | Rp 61,187 | + 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨515 (Rp 95,700) | Rp 96,476 | - 1% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in India is 16% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| India | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,548 (Rp 473,362) | Rp 734,797 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,934 (Rp 545,090) | Rp 496,694 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,380 (Rp 813,705) | Rp 1,239,350 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,418 (Rp 634,925) | Rp 1,333,420 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in India is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| India | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨2,030,960 (Rp 377,313,410) | Rp 542,207,000 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨104 (Rp 19,308) | Rp 11,857 | + 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,120 (Rp 208,004) | Rp 197,854 | + 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in India is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| India | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨141 (Rp 26,152) | Rp 23,719 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨318 (Rp 59,105) | Rp 46,401 | + 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨871 (Rp 161,813) | Rp 271,191 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨372 (Rp 69,114) | Rp 115,732 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨187 (Rp 34,667) | Rp 25,419 | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨288 (Rp 53,583) | Rp 34,912 | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨162 (Rp 30,039) | Rp 40,045 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨88 (Rp 16,421) | Rp 10,483 | + 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨311 (Rp 57,861) | Rp 87,815 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 20% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| India | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,394 (Rp 258,943) | Rp 194,219 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨692 (Rp 128,481) | Rp 118,885 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,394 (Rp 258,995) | Rp 400,000 | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,961 (Rp 364,333) | Rp 405,726 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨882 (Rp 163,832) | Rp 120,291 | + 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨211 (Rp 39,279) | Rp 37,416 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨187 (Rp 34,708) | Rp 45,773 | - 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨53,020 (Rp 9,850,155) | Rp 10,496,600 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.27 (Rp 235) | Rp 2,024 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,641 (Rp 304,783) | Rp 502,101 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨303 (Rp 56,223) | Rp 36,872 | + 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,532 prices entered by 1,298 different people.
Cost of living in India is 23% cheaper than in Indonesia
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