- Cost of Living
- Indonesia
- Brazil
- Surabaya
- Campinas
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Surabaya (Indonesia) and Campinas (Brazil)
| Food | 25% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Surabaya (Indonesia) is 25% cheaper than in Campinas (Brazil) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | Rp 30,000 (R$ 6.24) | R$ 21 | 71% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Rp 31,660 (R$ 6.58) | R$ 16.99 | 61% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | Rp 18,333 (R$ 3.81) | R$ 5.43 | 30% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 16,667 (R$ 3.47) | R$ 2.40 | 45% |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 17,000 (R$ 3.54) | R$ 4.27 | 17% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 7,333 (R$ 1.52) | R$ 4.55 | 66% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 25,667 (R$ 5.34) | R$ 10.50 | 49% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 21,600 (R$ 4.49) | R$ 4.28 | 5% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 11,500 (R$ 2.39) | R$ 4.75 | 50% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | Rp 15,667 (R$ 3.26) | R$ 2.61 | 25% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 262,500 (R$ 55) | R$ 27 | 105% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Rp 11,667 (R$ 2.43) | R$ 4.31 | 44% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 24,333 (R$ 5.06) | R$ 2.80 | 81% |
| Housing | 31% | ||
| Housing in Surabaya (Indonesia) is 31% cheaper than in Campinas (Brazil) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | Rp 6,214,290 (R$ 1,292) | R$ 2,114 | 39% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 1,223,330 (R$ 254) | R$ 157 | 62% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | Rp 250,000 (R$ 52) | R$ 85 | 38% |
| 40” flat screen TV | Rp 9,500,000 (R$ 1,976) | R$ 1,686 | 17% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | Rp 1,000,000 (R$ 208) | R$ 388 | 46% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 31,500 (R$ 6.55) | R$ 12.10 | 46% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 15.33 | - |
| Clothes | 54% | ||
| Clothes in Surabaya (Indonesia) is 54% cheaper than in Campinas (Brazil) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | Rp 600,000 (R$ 125) | R$ 214 | 42% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | Rp 325,000 (R$ 68) | R$ 151 | 55% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | Rp 400,000 (R$ 83) | R$ 261 | 68% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | Rp 387,500 (R$ 81) | R$ 176 | 54% |
| Transportation | 35% | ||
| Transportation in Surabaya (Indonesia) is 35% cheaper than in Campinas (Brazil) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 238,750,000 (R$ 49,648) | R$ 61,714 | 20% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 6,450 (R$ 1.34) | R$ 2.67 | 50% |
| monthly ticket public transport | Rp 370,000 (R$ 77) | R$ 129 | 40% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | Rp 54,310 (R$ 11.29) | R$ 33 | 65% |
| Personal Care | 70% | ||
| Personal Care in Surabaya (Indonesia) is 70% cheaper than in Campinas (Brazil) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | Rp 15,000 (R$ 3.12) | R$ 23 | 87% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Rp 25,000 (R$ 5.20) | R$ 13.17 | 61% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 15,667 (R$ 3.26) | R$ 6.34 | 49% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 26,667 (R$ 5.55) | R$ 11 | 50% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 6,000 (R$ 1.25) | R$ 5.51 | 77% |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 11,500 (R$ 2.39) | R$ 2.25 | 6% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 53,333 (R$ 11.09) | R$ 32 | 65% |
| Entertainment | 26% | ||
| Entertainment in Surabaya (Indonesia) is 26% cheaper than in Campinas (Brazil) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 90,000 (R$ 18.72) | R$ 64 | 71% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 70,000 (R$ 14.56) | R$ 36 | 59% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 300,000 (R$ 62) | R$ 140 | 55% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | Rp 604,000 (R$ 126) | R$ 139 | 9% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 106,667 (R$ 22) | R$ 15.86 | 40% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 40,000 (R$ 8.32) | R$ 5.42 | 54% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | Rp 31,250 (R$ 6.50) | R$ 5.56 | 17% |
| iPod nano 16GB | Rp 3,366,670 (R$ 700) | R$ 549 | 28% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 3,600 (R$ 0.75) | R$ 1.31 | 43% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | Rp 530,000 (R$ 110) | R$ 166 | 33% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | Rp 11,333 (R$ 2.36) | R$ 5.01 | 53% |
| TOTAL | 33% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,035 prices entered by 75 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2013.
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Cost of living in Surabaya (Indonesia) is 33% cheaper than in Campinas (Brazil)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
R$ 2,500
in Campinas
you would need to make just about R$ 1,672
(Rp 8,038,652)
in Surabaya.