Cost of living in Indonesia

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Hi everybody,

It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Indonesia.

Don't forget to mention where in Indonesia you are living.

How much does it cost to live in Indonesia?

> accommodation prices

> public transportation fares (tube, bus etc ...)

> food prices(per month, how much does it cost you?)

> health prices (for those who need medical insurance)

> eduction prices (if you need to pay)

> energy prices (oil, electricity)

> common bills (Internet, television, telephone, mobile phone)

> prices of a good menu in a traditional restaurant

> prices of a beer and or a coffee in a regular pub

> price of the cinema

Do not hesitate to add items to this list!

Thanks in advance for your participation!!

00erica00 Member

Member since 06 May 2009

00erica00Member06 May 2009 05:52:01

> accommodation prices
it depends, as in all the country, from where you are and what you need.
In Bali you can spend from 20.000 IDR/night for a double room in a simple and no so clean hotel or 80.000 IRD fro a double room in a very nice and clean hotel in Ubud, until hundred and hundred of USD to sleep in 4 seasons or Bulgari Hotel...
In some area of Java you're lucky if you can find an hotel... and you spend normally between 50 and 100.000 IDR
> public transportation fares (tube, bus etc ...)
Tube there is not in Indonesia...
Bus are different kind/quality/price but the drivers are totally crazy!
In my opinion is better to avois that the bus...
Airplane, boat and train are also dangerous...
> food prices(per month, how much does it cost you?)
eating mostly at home and trying to eat italian it cost around 40.000 IDR/Day, but if you eat indonesian meal all the time you can spend 10.000 or less.
> energy prices (oil, electricity)
petrol is 5.000 IDR/LT that now means 0,35 Euro/Liter
> prices of a good menu in a traditional restaurant
10.000 to 30.000 IDR
> prices of a beer and or a coffee in a regular pub
beer is around 9.000 to 12.000

ciao!

threatlevelorange Member

Member since 06 June 2009

threatlevelorangeMember06 June 2009 19:55:30

00erica00 wrote:
> accommodation prices
it depends, as in all the country, from where you are and what you need.
In Bali you can spend from 20.000 IDR/night for a double room in a simple and no so clean hotel or 80.000 IRD fro a double room in a very nice and clean hotel in Ubud, until hundred and hundred of USD to sleep in 4 seasons or Bulgari Hotel...
In some area of Java you're lucky if you can find an hotel... and you spend normally between 50 and 100.000 IDR
> public transportation fares (tube, bus etc ...)
Tube there is not in Indonesia...
Bus are different kind/quality/price but the drivers are totally crazy!
In my opinion is better to avois that the bus...
Airplane, boat and train are also dangerous...
> food prices(per month, how much does it cost you?)
eating mostly at home and trying to eat italian it cost around 40.000 IDR/Day, but if you eat indonesian meal all the time you can spend 10.000 or less.
> energy prices (oil, electricity)
petrol is 5.000 IDR/LT that now means 0,35 Euro/Liter
> prices of a good menu in a traditional restaurant
10.000 to 30.000 IDR
> prices of a beer and or a coffee in a regular pub
beer is around 9.000 to 12.000

ciao!

I am not familiar with Indo.聽 Upon seeing this, I calculated the currency conversion of USD to Indonesian Rupiah.聽 I was told 1USD=9935IDR.

Is this true?聽 I find it impossible.聽 If a hotel is 100IDR...that would mean a night's stay is $0.01/USD!!!

Something is amiss here.聽 Please help me out.

threatlevelorange Member

Member since 06 June 2009

threatlevelorangeMember06 June 2009 20:53:39

This is what I found on cost of living in 2008. This sounds about right to me. Any feedback from those with experience please DO reply!

Examples of Items (Exchange Rates per 1/12/2008) Average Price in Rupiah in USD in EUR

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Cigarettes (20 Pall Mall) Rp5,000.00 $0.41 聙 0.32

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Cigarettes (16 Sampoerna Kretek) Rp8,000.00 $0.65 聙 0.52

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Cigarettes (20 Marlboro) Rp9,000.00 $0.74 聙 0.58

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Cigarettes (20 Dunhill) Rp11,000.00 $0.90 聙 0.71

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Clothes - FlipFlops ('Bata' or non-branded) Rp20,000.00 $1.64 聙 1.29

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Clothes - T-Shirt (non-branded) Rp30,000.00 $2.45 聙 1.94

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Clothes - Sports Shoes (non-branded) Rp60,000.00 $4.91 聙 3.88

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Clothes - Pair of Jeans (non-branded) Rp70,000.00 $5.72 聙 4.53

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Drinks - Alcohol, Bottle Bintang Beer (0.3 litre) Rp8,000.00 $0.65 聙 0.52

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Drinks - Alcohol, Bottle Bintang Beer (0.6 litre) Rp15,000.00 $1.23 聙 0.97

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Drinks - Alcohol, Local Arak (1 litre) Rp50,000.00 $4.09 聙 3.23

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Drinks - Alcohol, Local Wine (0.7 litre) Rp80,000.00 $6.54 聙 5.17

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Drinks - Alcohol, Imported Wine (0.7 litre), starting at Rp150,000.00 $12.26 聙 9.70

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Drinks - Alcohol, Imported, Whiskey/Vodka (0.7 litre), from Rp180,000.00 $14.72 聙 11.64

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Drinks - Clubbing, Bottle Bintang Beer (0.3 litre) Rp25,000.00 $2.04 聙 1.62

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Drinks - Clubbing, Local Cocktail Rp50,000.00 $4.09 聙 3.23

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Drinks - Clubbing, International Cocktail Rp75,000.00 $6.13 聙 4.85

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Drinks - Cup of Bali Kopi Rp3,000.00 $0.25 聙 0.19

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Drinks - Drinking Water Aqua/Danone (1.5 litre bottle) Rp3,000.00 $0.25 聙 0.19

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Drinks - non-carbonated (i.e Green Tea, 0.5 litre) Rp3,500.00 $0.29 聙 0.23

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Drinks - Isotonic Sports Drink (0.5 bottle, non-branded) Rp4,000.00 $0.33 聙 0.26

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Drinks - Isotonic Sports Drink (0.3 can) Rp4,500.00 $0.37 聙 0.29

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Drinks - Drinking Water Aqua/Danone (19 litre gallon) Rp9,000.00 $0.74 聙 0.58

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Drinks - Soft Drink (Pepsi/Coke, 1.5 litre) Rp9,500.00 $0.78 聙 0.61

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Drinks - Milk Tetra Pack (1 litre) Rp11,000.00 $0.90 聙 0.71

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Drinks - Juices (Orange/Apple, 1 litre) Rp13,000.00 $1.06 聙 0.84

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Food - Egg (1 piece) Rp500.00 $0.04 聙 0.03

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Food - Local Dessert (Ice Campur/Ice Teler) Rp4,000.00 $0.33 聙 0.26

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Food - Local Mie Ayam (Noodle Soup with Chicken) Rp4,000.00 $0.33 聙 0.26

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Food - Local Nasi/Mie Goreng Rp5,000.00 $0.41 聙 0.32

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Food - 15 sticks of Chicken Sate at local market Rp6,000.00 $0.49 聙 0.39

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Food - Fruit, Salak (1 kg) Rp6,000.00 $0.49 聙 0.39

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Food - Fruit, Rambutan (1 kg) Rp7,000.00 $0.57 聙 0.45

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Food - White Rice (1 kg) Rp8,000.00 $0.65 聙 0.52

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Food - Ayam Bakar with Rice and raw veggies Rp8,000.00 $0.65 聙 0.52

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Food - Fruit, Mandarine Orange (1 kg) Rp10,000.00 $0.82 聙 0.65

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Food - Local Warung Meal (includes Tofu, Egg, Tempe, Rice, Noodles, Chicken, Fish - fried/cooked) Rp12,000.00 $0.98 聙 0.78

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Food - Fruit, Orange (1 kg) Rp12,000.00 $0.98 聙 0.78

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Food - Fruit, NZ Apples (1 kg) Rp12,000.00 $0.98 聙 0.78

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Food - Western, McDonalds Ice Cream Rp2,500.00 $0.20 聙 0.16

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Food - Western, Baguette (foot long) Rp6,000.00 $0.49 聙 0.39

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Food - Western, McDonalds Cheeseburger Rp12,000.00 $0.98 聙 0.78

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Food - Western, McDonalds Big Mac Rp15,000.00 $1.23 聙 0.97

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Food - Western, Cold Cut (European Standard per 100g) Rp20,000.00 $1.64 聙 1.29

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Food - Western, Pizza medium (Pizza Hut) Rp50,000.00 $4.09 聙 3.23

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Food - Western, Italian or other European Cuisine (dish) Rp70,000.00 $5.72 聙 4.53

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Food - Western, Pizza large (Pizza Hut) Rp90,000.00 $7.36 聙 5.82

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Housing - Electricity, 1 Room (monthly) Rp50,000.00 $4.09 聙 3.23

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Housing - Electricity, House/Studio with Aircon (monthly) Rp150,000.00 $12.26 聙 9.70

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Housing - Electricity, House 2 bedroom (monthly) Rp350,000.00 $28.62 聙 22.63

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Housing - Garbage Removal (monthly) Rp20,000.00 $1.64 聙 1.29

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Housing - Rent, 1 Room (per night) Rp50,000.00 $4.09 聙 3.23

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Housing - Rent, 1 Room (monthly/KosKosan app.160sqft) Rp600,000.00 $49.05 聙 38.80

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Housing - Rent, House/Studio (monthly/app.800 sqft) Rp2,000,000.00 $163.52 聙 129.32

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Housing - Rent, House/2-bedroom (monthly/1.500 sqft) Rp3,000,000.00 $245.27 聙 193.99

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Transport - Gasoline/Petrol (1 litre) Rp6,000.00 $0.49 聙 0.39

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Transport - Bike Rental Honda/Yamaha 100cc (per day) Rp25,000.00 $2.04 聙 1.62

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Transport - Taxi (short distance) Rp12,000.00 $0.98 聙 0.78

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Transport - Taxi (app. 5 km) Rp30,000.00 $2.45 聙 1.94

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Transport - Car Rental Daihatsu Feroza, 4-5 ppl (per day) Rp80,000.00 $6.54 聙 5.17

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Transport - Car Rental Daihatsu Taruna, 6-7 ppl (per day) Rp120,000.00 $9.81 聙 7.76

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Wellness - Haircut (Men) Rp25,000.00 $2.04 聙 1.62

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Wellness - Head Massage/Cream Bath (1 hour) Rp25,000.00 $2.04 聙 1.62

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Wellness - Manicure Rp25,000.00 $2.04 聙 1.62

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Wellness - Pedicure Rp35,000.00 $2.86 聙 2.26

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Wellness - Traditional Massage (1 hour) Rp40,000.00 $3.27 聙 2.59

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Wellness - Haircut (Women) Rp35,000.00 $2.86 聙 2.26

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Wellness - Hair Coloring Rp150,000.00 $12.26 聙 9.70

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Wellness - Hair Extensions (20 piece, 35cm) Rp700,000.00 $57.23 聙 45.26

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Wellness - Toiletries, Soap (non-branded, Nuovo etc.) Rp1,400.00 $0.11 聙 0.09

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Wellness - Toiletries, Soap (branded, Dove etc.) Rp6,000.00 $0.49 聙 0.39

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Wellness - Toiletries, Tootbrush (non-branded) Rp2,500.00 $0.20 聙 0.16

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Wellness - Toiletries, Tootbrush (branded) Rp12,000.00 $0.98 聙 0.78

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Wellness - Toiletries, Tootpaste (non-branded, Ciptadent) Rp3,000.00 $0.25 聙 0.19

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Wellness - Toiletries, Tootbrush (Sensodyne etc.) Rp25,000.00 $2.04 聙 1.62

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Wellness - Waxing Lip/Chin/Eyebrows Rp30,000.00 $2.45 聙 1.94

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Wellness - Waxing Upper/Lower Leg Rp60,000.00 $4.91 聙 3.88

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Wellness - Waxing Bikini Line Rp60,000.00 $4.91 聙 3.88

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Wellness - Waxing Brazilian Rp70,000.00 $5.72 聙 4.53

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Fred Indonesia Expert

Member since 02 August 2009

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Max Eastman

FredIndonesia Expert02 August 2009 23:18:25

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Central Java.
Very cheap.

Nasi goreng - about Rp5,000
House rent for a year - Around 7 million

rasta_g_alan Member

Member since 14 November 2010

rasta_g_alanMember14 November 2010 09:07:01

I think you's drink prices are a bit on the low side.

In the clubs you're looking at 100,000 for a drink at the weekend (spirits). You can get a bottle of vodka and 6 cans of red bull for about Rp1.4m (red square) but if you go to BATS this can cost over Rp2m.

Also wine will cost around 300-400k for a bottle (takeaway) This is my field of expertise as it's what I spend my money on each month...

saternia22 Member

Member since 10 November 2010

saternia22Member14 November 2010 13:11:40

Jakarta Selatan - so far experienced as below.
Nasi goreng - costs around RP 20,000 per plate
Ocha - RP 5,000 per cup
Nasi campur (1 vege, 1 meat, 1 tofu) - RP 20,000 to 25,000 per set
Living cost is definitely not low!

Gildo New member

Member since 02 October 2008

GildoNew member22 November 2010 16:05:01

It depend of how do you want to live there.
In Indonesia the life can be chip or expensive.
If you want to live like indonesia people, chip, if want to live like occidental people, expensive, very expensive.
Milk, jam, bred, beer, cocktail, fruit (like appel, orange, pear etc), meat quite good, chiken, wine, fish, and more food, are expensive in Indonesia.