Cost of living in Indonesia compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 48% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Indonesia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 55,068 (£2.72) | £15 | - 82% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 58,183 (£2.87) | £8 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 31,308 (£1.54) | £3.98 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 23,300 (£1.15) | £1.13 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 30,367 (£1.50) | £3.71 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 14,479 (£0.71) | £2.41 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 67,619 (£3.34) | £4.84 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 46,085 (£2.27) | £2.18 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 20,806 (£1.03) | £0.93 | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 34,093 (£1.68) | £2.13 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 344,694 (£17) | £10 | + 78% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 18,823 (£0.93) | £2.27 | - 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 14,432 (£0.71) | £1.07 | - 33% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 67% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Indonesia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 20,348,700 (£1,004) | £2,780 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 11,729,200 (£579) | £2,064 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 2,034,370 (£100) | £183 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 7,387,200 (£364) | £1,877 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 4,597,950 (£227) | £1,256 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 1,423,880 (£70) | £141 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 378,883 (£19) | £27 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 3,205,730 (£158) | £276 | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,931,010 (£95) | £85 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 91,402 (£4.51) | £7 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 80,207 (£3.96) | £14 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 36% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Indonesia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 759,724 (£37) | £72 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 458,661 (£23) | £35 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,371,230 (£68) | £82 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,296,520 (£64) | £85 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 76% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 76% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Indonesia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 504,781,000 (£24,904) | £28,239 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 12,334 (£0.61) | £1.44 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 199,904 (£10) | £112 | - 91% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 57% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Indonesia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 22,456 (£1.11) | £3.37 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 96,147 (£4.74) | £8 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 275,446 (£14) | £62 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 66,604 (£3.29) | £3.98 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 26,592 (£1.31) | £1.90 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 33,023 (£1.63) | £4.03 | - 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 27,953 (£1.38) | £2.16 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 12,305 (£0.61) | £1.84 | - 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 84,361 (£4.16) | £15 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 55% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Indonesia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 261,890 (£13) | £39 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 104,570 (£5.16) | £23 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 496,791 (£25) | £109 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 379,769 (£19) | £67 | - 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 149,637 (£7) | £12 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 38,584 (£1.90) | £3.69 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 50,891 (£2.51) | £5.89 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 6,922,760 (£342) | £429 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 2,388 (£0.12) | £0.11 | + 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 433,566 (£21) | £40 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 42,633 (£2.10) | £15 | - 86% | |
| TOTAL | - 64% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 11, 2025.
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Cost of living in Indonesia is 64% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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