Cost of living in Indonesia compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 38% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Indonesia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 59,962 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 52 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 55,395 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 30 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 27,371 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 15 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 20,165 (Dirham 4.89) | Dirham 7 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 26,969 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 15 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 17,108 (Dirham 4.15) | Dirham 5.35 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 50,021 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 24 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 42,079 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 8 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 22,926 (Dirham 5.56) | Dirham 4.03 | + 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 35,271 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 13 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 302,386 (Dirham 73) | Dirham 56 | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 19,961 (Dirham 4.84) | Dirham 9 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 18,941 (Dirham 4.59) | Dirham 3.88 | + 18% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 65% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Indonesia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 16,292,300 (Dirham 3,953) | Dirham 8,915 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 8,256,070 (Dirham 2,003) | Dirham 6,658 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 871,567 (Dirham 211) | Dirham 811 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 8,332,070 (Dirham 2,021) | Dirham 5,412 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 3,724,330 (Dirham 904) | Dirham 3,534 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 532,882 (Dirham 129) | Dirham 546 | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 345,070 (Dirham 84) | Dirham 343 | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 3,857,190 (Dirham 936) | Dirham 1,466 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,498,840 (Dirham 364) | Dirham 330 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 70,816 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 43 | - 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 78,155 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 44 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 38% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Indonesia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 560,382 (Dirham 136) | Dirham 225 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 442,949 (Dirham 107) | Dirham 207 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,218,390 (Dirham 296) | Dirham 342 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,398,430 (Dirham 339) | Dirham 344 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 53% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Indonesia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 492,973,000 (Dirham 119,596) | Dirham 97,182 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 11,374 (Dirham 2.76) | Dirham 3.49 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 190,182 (Dirham 46) | Dirham 283 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 65% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Indonesia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 36,367 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 23 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 60,467 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 37 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 332,000 (Dirham 81) | Dirham 329 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 67,999 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 26 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 22,412 (Dirham 5.44) | Dirham 18 | - 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 34,558 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 23 | - 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 30,035 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 14 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 15,580 (Dirham 3.78) | Dirham 19 | - 80% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 88,350 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 54 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 52% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Indonesia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 213,417 (Dirham 52) | Dirham 196 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 110,240 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 97 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 300,249 (Dirham 73) | Dirham 237 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 490,881 (Dirham 119) | Dirham 332 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 92,882 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 77 | - 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 39,821 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 21 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 44,788 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 45 | - 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 9,505,300 (Dirham 2,306) | Dirham 1,845 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,816 (Dirham 0.44) | Dirham 0.53 | - 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 585,606 (Dirham 142) | Dirham 296 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 36,785 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 19 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 06, 2023.
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Cost of living in Indonesia is 55% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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