VanBasket Indonesia

Food Prices in Indonesia — November 2026

Name: Indonesia — VanBasket Food Price Index
Creator: OpenVan.camp
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Updated: 1 November 2026

Current Index

89.5

vs World Average

-10.5%

Official (IMF + World Bank)

Real grocery prices

Price per unit in your currency

Prices known for 4 of 10 items — help fill the rest

Milk 1 L

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$1.50

-15% World (base = 100)
Eggs 12 pcs

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$1.83

-47% World (base = 100)
Chicken 1 kg

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$3.08

-48% World (base = 100)
Rice 1 kg

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$0.87

-62% World (base = 100)
Bread 500 g loaf
Water 1.5 L bottle
Cheese 1 kg
Tomatoes 1 kg
Potatoes 1 kg
Beer 0.5 L bottle

Monthly basket, 1 person

Directional: 4 milk + 2 eggs + 4 chicken + 4 rice

$25.46

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Data: WhereNext (CC BY 4.0, January 2026)

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Real purchases logged in this country (crowdsourced, local names)

Chocolatos 3in1

Garudafood · 27g

Indomaret, Kelapa Gading Timur 6 Oct

2,500 Rp
Biokul To Go! Marshmallow Yogurt

Biokul · 80 g

AEON Mall Jakarta Garden City, Cakung Timur 25 Aug

7,500 Rp
Roti Tawar

Sari Roti · 340g

Alfamart, Lubuk Pakam 13 Aug

15,000 Rp
FF SKM POUCH 280

Frisian Flag

Bekasi Cyber Park, Kayuringinjaya 2 Aug deal

10,000 Rp
Mountain Mineral Water

Le Minerale · 600ml

Bekasi Cyber Park, Kayuringinjaya 2 Aug

3,600 Rp
Milku

Wings Food · 200 ml

Alfamart, Kalideres 15 May

4,000 Rp
Alfamart Htg Coffe Papua

Alfaexpress,Alfamart

Alfamart, Genengan 21 Nov

20 Rp
Alfamart Htg Coffe Papua

Alfaexpress,Alfamart

Alfamart, Genengan 21 Nov deal

4 Rp
Gaga Mie Telor A1

Gaga

hypermart, Jakarta Pusat 17 Nov

5,350 Rp
Brownies Crispy

Lemonilo, Dewaekapyoroga · 35 g

Indomaret, Tangerang 15 Nov deal

689 Rp
Brownies Crispy

Lemonilo, Dewaekapyoroga · 35 g

Alfamart, Genengan 15 Nov deal

200 Rp
Brownies Crispy

Lemonilo, Dewaekapyoroga · 35 g

Alfamart, Genengan 15 Nov deal

1 Rp
Brownies Crispy

Lemonilo, Dewaekapyoroga · 35 g

Alfamart, Genengan 15 Nov

365 ֏
Grand Classic Chocolate Cream Wafer

Khong Guan · 10x18g

PT. Tokopedia, Daerah Khusus ibukota Jakarta 9 Jul deal

5,300 Rp
Japanese Curry Chiken Ramen

Burung Dara - Best Wok

Shopee Express (SPX), Depok 9 Jul deal

12,500 Rp
Mi Goreng - Black pepper seafood

Burung Dara - Best Wok

PT. Tokopedia, Daerah Khusus ibukota Jakarta 9 Jul deal

9,750 Rp
San remo Vegeroni Spirals 375g

San Remo · 375g

Delta Dewata, Peliatan 24 Jun

29,200 Rp
Almonds with milk chocolate

Silver Queen · 55 g

Alfamart, Putat Jaya 26 Jul

18,900 Rp

Data: Open Food Facts — Open Prices (ODbL)

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.

How food prices are changing

Food overall: +4.7% over the year, as of June 2026

Jun 2023 Food price index, last 3 years Jun 2026

Official statistics: FAOSTAT, United Nations (food price index, CC BY 4.0), June 2026. Change versus the same month a year earlier. The index shows how prices moved, not what an item costs.

Index History

Index:

Based on World Bank ICP 2021, adjusted with IMF CPI

Compare with Indonesia

Indonesia

89.5

World (base = 100)

100

If you spend 100 at home:

100

Select home and destination countries to compare food costs

Similar Countries

Cambodia 89.6 -10.4%

Malaysia 90 -10%

Turkey 88 -12%

Romania 88 -12%

Mexico 88 -12%

More countries in Asia

India 58.2 -41.8%

Nepal 61 -39%

Tajikistan 62 -38%

Myanmar 63 -37%

Bangladesh 65 -35%

Kyrgyzstan 65 -35%

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, Turkey.

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.

About the data: The VanBasket Index is based on World Bank ICP 2021 food price level data, adjusted monthly using IMF CPI. World average = 100. Index > 100 means food is more expensive than the global average. API for developers →

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