Prices and Cost of Living in Indonesia

Food and beverage prices in Indonesia

Popular food products found on store shelves in Indonesia include bananas, rice, bread, onions, eggs, tomatoes, cheese, beef and potatoes, among others. Prices for a kilo of these products range from 32841 IDR (2.03 USD) for a kilo of onions to 138657 IDR (8.57 USD) for a kilo of beef. The price of white rice is 13105 IDR (0.81 USD) per kilo, while a loaf of fresh white bread costs 18488 IDR (1.14 USD) per half kilo. Bananas cost 24552 IDR (1.52 USD) per kilo, while apples cost 46320 IDR (2.86 USD) per kilo.

Water, available in 1.5-liter bottles, costs 6703 IDR (0.41 USD). Dairy prices in Indonesia, on the other hand, are as follows: 1 liter of milk costs about 19718 IDR (1.22 USD), and 1 kilogram of locally produced cheese is an expense of 108330 IDR (6.7 USD). Chicken filet, which is a common ingredient in meat dishes, costs in the range of 54793 IDR (3.39 USD) per kilo. Eggs (12 pieces per package) are an expense of about 25593 IDR (1.58 USD), and the average price of tomatoes is 19857 IDR (1.23 USD) per kilo.

What is the typical cost for an affordable meal?

Prices in restaurants in Indonesia vary and depend on several factors, such as the type of restaurant, location and time of day. For instance, a Cappuccino typically costs around 35675 IDR (2.21 USD), while a 0.33-liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi is priced at approximately 8815 IDR (0.55 USD). At a fast-food restaurant such as McDonald's, you can expect to pay 55000 IDR (3.4 USD) for a meal, whereas a meal for two at a mid-range restaurant could cost around 350000 IDR (21.64 USD). Budget-friendly dining options are also available, with some restaurants offering meals for as little as 40000 IDR (2.47 USD).

How much does transportation cost in Indonesia?

The average expense of a one-way trip using local transportation stands at approximately 3500 IDR (0.22 USD), while a monthly ticket for public transportation has an average cost of roughly 150000 IDR (9.28 USD). Choosing to travel by taxi would entail an initial fee of 7000 IDR (0.43 USD), along with a per-kilometer charge of 4550 IDR (0.28 USD).

Fuel prices in Indonesia

Average fuel prices in Indonesia are 12646 IDR (0.78 USD) per liter of gasoline and 13632 IDR (0.84 USD) per liter of diesel.

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Indonesia?

The cost of renting or buying an apartment in Indonesia varies according to its location. On average, renting an apartment with one bedroom and a living room outside the city center costs approximately 4280000 IDR (265 USD) per month, while the same type of apartment in the city center can cost around 7500000 IDR (464 USD) per month. In comparison, the purchase price of an apartment in the city center is 42138900 IDR (2606 USD) per square meter.