Food Prices in Indonesia — September 2026
Updated: 1 September 2026
Real grocery prices
Price per unit in your currency
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Milk 1 Lopen data$1.50-15% World (base = 100)
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Eggs 12 pcsopen data$1.83-47% World (base = 100)
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Chicken 1 kgopen data$3.08-48% World (base = 100)
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Rice 1 kgopen data$0.87-62% World (base = 100)
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Bread 500 g loaf
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Water 1.5 L bottle
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Cheese 1 kg
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Tomatoes 1 kg
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Potatoes 1 kg
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Beer 0.5 L bottle
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Recent real receipts
Real purchases logged in this country (crowdsourced, local names)
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Biokul To Go! Marshmallow YogurtBiokul · 80 gAEON Mall Jakarta Garden City, Cakung Timur 25 Aug7,500 Rp
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Roti TawarSari Roti · 340gAlfamart, Lubuk Pakam 13 Aug15,000 Rp
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MilkuWings Food · 200 mlAlfamart, Kalideres 15 May4,000 Rp
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Alfamart Htg Coffe PapuaAlfaexpress,AlfamartAlfamart, Genengan 21 Nov20 Rp
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Alfamart Htg Coffe PapuaAlfaexpress,AlfamartAlfamart, Genengan 21 Nov deal4 Rp
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Gaga Mie Telor A1Gagahypermart, Jakarta Pusat 17 Nov5,350 Rp
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Brownies CrispyLemonilo, Dewaekapyoroga · 35 gIndomaret, Tangerang 15 Nov deal689 Rp
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Brownies CrispyLemonilo, Dewaekapyoroga · 35 gAlfamart, Genengan 15 Nov deal200 Rp
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Brownies CrispyLemonilo, Dewaekapyoroga · 35 gAlfamart, Genengan 15 Nov deal1 Rp
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Brownies CrispyLemonilo, Dewaekapyoroga · 35 gAlfamart, Genengan 15 Nov365 ֏
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Japanese Curry Chiken RamenBurung Dara - Best WokShopee Express (SPX), Depok 9 Jul deal12,500 Rp
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San remo Vegeroni Spirals 375gSan Remo · 375gDelta Dewata, Peliatan 24 Jun29,200 Rp
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Almonds with milk chocolateSilver QueenAlfamart, Putat Jaya 26 Jul18,900 Rp
What this means for vanlife
Food in Indonesia is below the world average by 10.5%. Good for long-term van travel — grocery costs are noticeably lower than in most developed countries.
↑ Year-over-year change: +0.1% 2026
Index History
Based on World Bank ICP 2021, adjusted with IMF CPI
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FAQ
Is food expensive in Indonesia?
No, food in Indonesia is cheap. The VanBasket Index is 89.5 (world average = 100), meaning food is 10.5% below the global average — great for budget travel.
How much should I budget for food in Indonesia per month?
If the world average monthly food spend is $300, in Indonesia you can expect to spend around $269. This is based on the VanBasket Index of 89.5 (world = 100).
How does Indonesia compare to similar countries?
Indonesia has a VanBasket Index of 89.5. Similar or nearby countries: Cambodia, Malaysia, Romania.
How often is the food price data for Indonesia updated?
The index is updated monthly using IMF Consumer Price Index data. The baseline is from World Bank ICP 2021.
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