Indonesian Rupiahs
Based on my experience, many tourists still do not fully understand the fundamental of Indonesian Rupiah. I often find that they are a bit confused distinguishing between IDR 10.000 and IDR 100.000. Hopefully this simple piece of information might help you before you exchange your money and shop in Batam Island
![Indonesian Rupiahs](/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/image-e1468292011519.png)
As you could see, IDR 100,000 has a red color while IDR 10,000 has sorta a purplish color.
Simulation:
If your purchase amount IDR 250.000, you can pay with the following details:
2 sheets of IDR 100.000
1 sheet of IDR 50.000
or
2 sheets of IDR 100.000
2 sheets of IDR 20.000
1 sheet of IDR 10.000
or
3 sheets of IDR 100.000
then you will get a change of IDR 50.000
LEARN YOUR INDONESIAN
Satu = One
Dua = Two
Lima = Five
Sepuluh = Ten
Ratus = Hundred
Ribu = Thousand
Seratus = One Hundred
Seribu = One Thousand
Sepuluh Ribu = Ten Thousands
Seratus Ribu = One Hundred Thousands
Dua Ribu = Two Thousands
Lima Ribu = Five Thousands
Lima Puluh Ribu = Fifty Thousands
Dua Ratus Ribu = Two Hundred Thousands
Dua Ratus Lima Puluh Ribu = Two Hundred and Fifty Thousands (IDR 250,000)
Contributed by Willie Yantie and Batamliciouz