Cost of living in Indonesia compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 69% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 69% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Indonesia | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 42,558 (CHF 2.43) | CHF 26 | - 91% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 59,865 (CHF 3.42) | CHF 16 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 27,367 (CHF 1.56) | CHF 12 | - 87% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 22,421 (CHF 1.28) | CHF 1.74 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 29,124 (CHF 1.66) | CHF 8 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 18,124 (CHF 1.03) | CHF 4.46 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 71,910 (CHF 4.10) | CHF 11 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 44,244 (CHF 2.52) | CHF 3.90 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 21,715 (CHF 1.24) | CHF 2.43 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 35,024 (CHF 2.00) | CHF 2.17 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 352,988 (CHF 20) | CHF 13 | + 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 21,734 (CHF 1.24) | CHF 2.75 | - 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 20,784 (CHF 1.19) | CHF 2.66 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 73% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 73% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Indonesia | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 20,686,000 (CHF 1,180) | CHF 3,656 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 10,596,300 (CHF 605) | CHF 2,851 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 1,384,880 (CHF 79) | CHF 231 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 8,279,990 (CHF 472) | CHF 2,189 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 4,547,870 (CHF 260) | CHF 1,591 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 982,614 (CHF 56) | CHF 125 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 405,045 (CHF 23) | CHF 55 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 4,396,610 (CHF 251) | CHF 333 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,754,770 (CHF 100) | CHF 106 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 61,187 (CHF 3.49) | CHF 20 | - 82% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 96,476 (CHF 5.51) | CHF 32 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 56% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 56% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Indonesia | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 734,797 (CHF 42) | CHF 111 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 496,694 (CHF 28) | CHF 62 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,239,350 (CHF 71) | CHF 121 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,333,420 (CHF 76) | CHF 190 | - 60% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 65% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Indonesia | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 542,207,000 (CHF 30,940) | CHF 37,099 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 11,857 (CHF 0.68) | CHF 1.86 | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 197,854 (CHF 11) | CHF 79 | - 86% | |
| Personal Care | - 82% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 82% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Indonesia | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 23,719 (CHF 1.35) | CHF 13 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 46,401 (CHF 2.65) | CHF 26 | - 90% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 271,191 (CHF 15) | CHF 211 | - 93% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 115,732 (CHF 7) | CHF 5.94 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 25,419 (CHF 1.45) | CHF 4.15 | - 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 34,912 (CHF 1.99) | CHF 7 | - 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 40,045 (CHF 2.29) | CHF 3.09 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 10,483 (CHF 0.60) | CHF 3.81 | - 84% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 87,815 (CHF 5.01) | CHF 56 | - 91% | |
| Entertainment | - 70% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 70% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Indonesia | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 194,219 (CHF 11) | CHF 79 | - 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 118,885 (CHF 7) | CHF 38 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 400,000 (CHF 23) | CHF 139 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 405,726 (CHF 23) | CHF 126 | - 82% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 120,291 (CHF 7) | CHF 19 | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 37,416 (CHF 2.14) | CHF 5.21 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 45,773 (CHF 2.61) | CHF 7 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 10,496,600 (CHF 599) | CHF 702 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 2,024 (CHF 0.12) | CHF 0.33 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 502,101 (CHF 29) | CHF 89 | - 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 36,872 (CHF 2.10) | CHF 9 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 70% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 27, 2023.
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Cost of living in Indonesia is 70% cheaper than in Switzerland
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