The average Indonesian spends Rp 19,098 per month on taxes, representing 2 percent of their total monthly expenditure of Rp 954,000. The largest portion of expenditure is allocated to housing and housing-related facilities, averaging Rp 248,000 nationally.
The second largest expenditure is on ready-to-eat food and beverages, totaling Rp 154,000. According to the Central Bureau of Statistics, the increasing proportion of spending on ready-to-eat food each year indicates a shift in consumer behavior towards instant products. This spending on ready-to-eat food is significantly higher in urban areas, reaching Rp 205,000, compared to Rp 102,000 in rural areas.
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