Price comparison
The same 29 everyday buys in Indonesia and the Philippines, from a coffee to an airport taxi: what locals pay, what tourist spots charge, and where your money goes further.
The numbers that decide a trip, in one table. Money in USD, the local price underneath.
What locals pay in Indonesia and the Philippines, item by item. Shown in USD at one daily rate so the two sides compare, with the local price underneath. Differences under 3% count as about the same.
18 of the 29 items cost less in the Philippines.
Bottled, convenience store
Indonesia: ≈ $0.17 – $0.34 Rp 3,000–6,000 Philippines: ≈ $0.24 – $0.48 ₱15 – ₱30 Cafe or street vendor
Indonesia: ≈ $1.10 – $2.80 Rp 20,000–50,000 Philippines: ≈ $1.40 – $2.90 ₱90 – ₱180 Draft, at bar or restaurant
Indonesia: ≈ $1.70 – $3.40 Rp 30,000–60,000 Philippines: ≈ $1.30 – $2.40 ₱80 – ₱150 Tourist area, main course
Indonesia: ≈ $2.80 – $8.40 Rp 50,000–150,000 Philippines: ≈ $5 – $13 ₱300 – ₱800 Local market or stand
Indonesia: ≈ $0.84 – $2 Rp 15,000–35,000 Philippines: ≈ $0.80 – $2.40 ₱50 – ₱150 Mixed drink, bar
Indonesia: ≈ $5 – $11 Rp 90,000–200,000 Philippines: ≈ $4 – $8 ₱250 – ₱500 House wine, restaurant
Indonesia: ≈ $11 – $22 Rp 200,000–400,000 Philippines: ≈ $13 – $29 ₱800 – ₱1,800 Cafe or street stall
Indonesia: ≈ $0.84 – $2 Rp 15,000–35,000 Philippines: ≈ $0.64 – $1.60 ₱40 – ₱100 Standard route
Indonesia: ≈ $8 – $17 Rp 150,000–300,000 Philippines: ≈ $4 – $9.60 ₱250 – ₱600 Metered or typical fare
Indonesia: ≈ $0.39 – $0.84 Rp 7,000–15,000 Philippines: ≈ $0.22 – $0.32 ₱14 – ₱20 Single ride
Indonesia: ≈ $0.22 – $0.45 Rp 4,000–8,000 Philippines: ≈ $0.21 – $0.56 ₱13 – ₱35 Grab / Bolt / Uber
Indonesia: ≈ $1.70 – $28 Rp 30,000–500,000 Philippines: ≈ $4 – $8 ₱250 – ₱500 Tourist shop
Indonesia: ≈ $0.28 – $1.70 Rp 5,000–30,000 Philippines: ≈ $0.80 – $1.90 ₱50 – ₱120 Tourist shop
Indonesia: ≈ $2.50 – $6.70 Rp 45,000–120,000 Philippines: ≈ $1.30 – $4.80 ₱80 – ₱300 Ceramics, textiles, etc.
Indonesia: ≈ $3 – $11 Rp 50,000–200,000 Philippines: ≈ $3.20 – $9.60 ₱200 – ₱600 Data package
Indonesia: ≈ $3 – $10 Rp 50,000–180,000 Philippines: ≈ $1.60 – $8 ₱100 – ₱500 Pharmacy or shop
Indonesia: ≈ $2 – $10 Rp 40,000–180,000 Philippines: ≈ $3.20 – $6.40 ₱200 – ₱400 Supermarket
Indonesia: ≈ $0.22 – $0.45 Rp 4,000–8,000 Philippines: ≈ $0.32 – $0.64 ₱20 – ₱40 Pack of 20
Indonesia: ≈ $1.70 – $3.10 Rp 30,000–55,000 Philippines: ≈ $1.90 – $2.70 ₱120 – ₱170 Pack of 20 tablets
Indonesia: ≈ $0.20 – $1.40 Rp 3,500–25,000 Philippines: ≈ $0.32 – $0.96 ₱20 – ₱60 Spray or lotion
Indonesia: ≈ $1.10 – $3.90 Rp 20,000–70,000 Philippines: ≈ $1.30 – $2.90 ₱80 – ₱180 Local barbershop
Indonesia: ≈ $1.70 – $4.50 Rp 30,000–80,000 Philippines: ≈ $1.10 – $4 ₱70 – ₱250 Laundry service
Indonesia: ≈ $0.39 – $1.40 Rp 7,000–25,000 Philippines: ≈ $0.72 – $1.40 ₱45 – ₱90 Standard full-body massage
Indonesia: ≈ $6 – $17 Rp 100,000–300,000 Philippines: ≈ $4.80 – $9.60 ₱300 – ₱600 Basic cut, salon
Indonesia: ≈ $3.40 – $8.40 Rp 60,000–150,000 Philippines: ≈ $3.20 – $8 ₱200 – ₱500 Entrance ticket
Indonesia: ≈ $3 – $11 Rp 50,000–200,000 Philippines: ≈ Up to $7.20 Up to ₱450 Organized excursion
Indonesia: ≈ $17 – $39 Rp 300,000–700,000 Philippines: ≈ $10 – $24 ₱600 – ₱1,500 Organized excursion 6-8h
Indonesia: ≈ $22 – $45 Rp 400,000–800,000 Philippines: ≈ $19 – $40 ₱1,200 – ₱2,500 Local cuisine cooking class
Indonesia: ≈ $14 – $28 Rp 250,000–500,000 Philippines: ≈ $32 – $72 ₱2,000 – ₱4,500 Tourist prices are about 3.6× the fair price in Indonesia, against 3.2× in the Philippines.
Indonesia Highest of all 60
Philippines 6th highest of 60
What is expected in each country, so you neither stiff anyone nor overpay.
Indonesia Most restaurants add a 5-10% service charge, so extra tipping is optional. For good service, rounding up the bill or leaving 10,000-20,000 IDR is appreciated.
Philippines Tipping of 10% is standard in restaurants without service charge. Hotel porters expect 20-50 PHP per bag; tricycle and jeepney drivers don't expect tips but appreciate rounding up.
Yes. In the Philippines you pay about 11% less than in Indonesia at fair prices. TruePrice Index: Indonesia 53, Philippines 47 (100 is the median of the 60 countries I track). 18 of the 29 items cost less in the Philippines. One catch: a tourist day at fair prices (two meals, a coffee, water, a beer, two transit rides and a short taxi ride) costs less in Indonesia, about $13 against $16.
A week is cheaper in Indonesia: about $92 at fair prices, against $110 in the Philippines. That covers two meals, a coffee, water, a beer, two transit rides and a short taxi ride a day. Flights and accommodation are not included. At tourist-trap prices the same week runs about $375 in Indonesia and $300 in the Philippines.
In Indonesia: food and drinks cost about 5% less there on average. A restaurant meal costs $2.80 – $8.40 in Indonesia and $5 – $13 in the Philippines, street food $0.84 – $2 and $0.80 – $2.40.
In Indonesia: tourist prices there are about 3.6× the fair price on average, against 3.2× in the Philippines. The biggest gaps in Indonesia: city taxi 1 km (11.4×), local handcraft (6.4×), and men's haircut (5.5×).
Where these numbers come from, and how the comparison works.
How to cite
TruePrice, Indonesia vs Philippines, October 2026, truepriceapp.com/en/compare/indonesia-vs-philippines/
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