- Cost of Living
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- Yogyakarta
- Bergamo
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Yogyakarta (Indonesia) and Bergamo (Italy)
| Food | 63% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Yogyakarta (Indonesia) is 63% cheaper than in Bergamo (Italy) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | Rp 23,857 (€1.90) | €15 | 87% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Rp 28,167 (€2.24) | €7.25 | 69% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | Rp 10,000 (€0.80) | €3.25 | 76% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 16,875 (€1.34) | €1.33 | 1% |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 14,500 (€1.15) | €6 | 81% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 10,500 (€0.84) | €3.25 | 74% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 25,000 (€1.99) | €3.50 | 43% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 14,333 (€1.14) | €2.17 | 47% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 13,333 (€1.06) | €2 | 47% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | Rp 15,167 (€1.21) | €2.50 | 52% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 250,000 (€19.90) | €10.67 | 87% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Rp 14,667 (€1.17) | €1.55 | 25% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 10,429 (€0.83) | €1.48 | 44% |
| Housing | 60% | ||
| Housing in Yogyakarta (Indonesia) is 60% cheaper than in Bergamo (Italy) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | Rp 3,166,670 (€252) | €950 | 73% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 1,580,000 (€126) | €109 | 15% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | Rp 256,250 (€20) | €24 | 16% |
| 40” flat screen TV | Rp 6,000,000 (€478) | €600 | 20% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | Rp 500,000 (€40) | - | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 20,000 (€1.59) | €6.50 | 76% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 18,333 (€1.46) | €8.50 | 83% |
| Clothes | 48% | ||
| Clothes in Yogyakarta (Indonesia) is 48% cheaper than in Bergamo (Italy) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | Rp 575,000 (€46) | €80 | 43% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | Rp 150,000 (€11.94) | €31 | 62% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | Rp 400,000 (€32) | €73 | 56% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | Rp 216,667 (€17.25) | - | - |
| Transportation | 57% | ||
| Transportation in Yogyakarta (Indonesia) is 57% cheaper than in Bergamo (Italy) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 170,000,000 (€13,534) | €25,950 | 48% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 5,250 (€0.42) | €1.46 | 71% |
| monthly ticket public transport | Rp 227,500 (€18.11) | €43 | 58% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | Rp 28,452 (€2.27) | - | - |
| Personal Care | 80% | ||
| Personal Care in Yogyakarta (Indonesia) is 80% cheaper than in Bergamo (Italy) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | Rp 14,000 (€1.11) | €14 | 92% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Rp 24,000 (€1.91) | €5 | 62% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 15,000 (€1.19) | €3 | 60% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 16,000 (€1.27) | €2.75 | 54% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 10,000 (€0.80) | €1.73 | 54% |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 4,000 (€0.32) | €2.50 | 87% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 27,500 (€2.19) | €18.67 | 88% |
| Entertainment | 58% | ||
| Entertainment in Yogyakarta (Indonesia) is 58% cheaper than in Bergamo (Italy) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 92,000 (€7.32) | €31 | 77% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 50,000 (€3.98) | €15.67 | 75% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 180,000 (€14.33) | - | - |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | Rp 246,000 (€19.58) | €62 | 68% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 64,286 (€5.12) | €6.50 | 21% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 19,250 (€1.53) | €1.55 | 1% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | Rp 26,429 (€2.10) | €4.13 | 49% |
| iPod nano 16GB | Rp 1,250,000 (€100) | €149 | 33% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,500 (€0.12) | €0.15 | 20% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | Rp 206,429 (€16.43) | €55 | 70% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | Rp 13,700 (€1.09) | €5 | 78% |
| TOTAL | 60% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 292 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2013.
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Cost of living in Yogyakarta (Indonesia) is 60% cheaper than in Bergamo (Italy)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€3,125
in Bergamo
you would need to make just about €1,237
(Rp 15,535,991)
in Yogyakarta.