Cost of living in Indonesia compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 39% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Indonesia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 45,378 (£2.45) | £14 | - 82% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 54,330 (£2.93) | £6 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 27,591 (£1.49) | £3.35 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 19,722 (£1.06) | £1.06 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 26,707 (£1.44) | £3.25 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 18,501 (£1.00) | £1.89 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 56,542 (£3.05) | £3.79 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 42,973 (£2.32) | £1.95 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 22,558 (£1.22) | £0.95 | + 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 34,959 (£1.88) | £1.72 | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 337,317 (£18) | £8 | + 127% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 20,426 (£1.10) | £2.20 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 17,971 (£0.97) | £1.05 | - 7% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 56% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Indonesia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 17,746,200 (£956) | £1,845 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 9,563,600 (£515) | £1,257 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 496,641 (£27) | £219 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 7,338,660 (£396) | £1,075 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 4,109,450 (£221) | £756 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 1,211,340 (£65) | £119 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 400,530 (£22) | £26 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 4,056,150 (£219) | £302 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,358,260 (£73) | £87 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 43,866 (£2.36) | £6 | - 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 71,573 (£3.86) | £14 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 25% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Indonesia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 624,572 (£34) | £61 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 439,901 (£24) | £32 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,223,050 (£66) | £67 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,298,040 (£70) | £69 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 65% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Indonesia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 535,705,000 (£28,873) | £25,499 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 11,904 (£0.64) | £1.65 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 150,291 (£8) | £78 | - 90% | |
| Personal Care | - 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 58% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Indonesia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 36,367 (£1.96) | £3.52 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 60,467 (£3.26) | £10 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 313,421 (£17) | £81 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 130,123 (£7) | £3.35 | + 109% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 19,595 (£1.06) | £1.70 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 34,558 (£1.86) | £3.55 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 30,035 (£1.62) | £2.29 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 15,580 (£0.84) | £1.72 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 88,350 (£4.76) | £14 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 38% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Indonesia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 216,012 (£12) | £36 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 104,481 (£5.63) | £19 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 2,274,680 (£123) | £148 | - 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 383,761 (£21) | £60 | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 162,937 (£9) | £9 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 36,298 (£1.96) | £3.25 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 40,791 (£2.20) | £4.67 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 12,194,000 (£657) | £433 | + 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 2,029 (£0.11) | £0.10 | + 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 496,553 (£27) | £33 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 35,528 (£1.91) | £13 | - 85% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
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Cost of living in Indonesia is 53% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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