- Cost of Living
- Indonesia
- United States
- Bandung
- Indianapolis
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Bandung (Indonesia) and Indianapolis (United States)
| Food | 50% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bandung (Indonesia) is 50% cheaper than in Indianapolis (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | Rp 31,667 ($3.25) | $10.71 | 70% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Rp 33,100 ($3.39) | $6.07 | 44% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | Rp 14,500 ($1.49) | $4.39 | 66% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 14,000 ($1.44) | $2.31 | 38% |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 12,000 ($1.23) | $1.97 | 38% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 5,000 ($0.51) | $3.47 | 85% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 60,000 ($6.15) | $5.57 | 10% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 18,000 ($1.85) | $3.18 | 42% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | - | $3.64 | - |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | Rp 14,750 ($1.51) | $1.79 | 15% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $14.99 | - |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Rp 16,000 ($1.64) | $1.92 | 14% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 9,500 ($0.97) | $1.73 | 44% |
| Housing | 7% | ||
| Housing in Bandung (Indonesia) is 7% cheaper than in Indianapolis (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | Rp 8,000,000 ($820) | $1,150 | 29% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 1,400,000 ($144) | $201 | 29% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | Rp 1,333,330 ($137) | $47 | 194% |
| 40” flat screen TV | Rp 7,000,000 ($718) | $614 | 17% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | - | $176 | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $8.16 | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 60,000 ($6.15) | $18.16 | 66% |
| Clothes | 62% | ||
| Clothes in Bandung (Indonesia) is 62% more expensive than in Indianapolis (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | Rp 550,000 ($56) | $41 | 36% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | Rp 750,000 ($77) | $36 | 111% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | Rp 583,333 ($60) | $63 | 5% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | Rp 266,667 ($27) | $59 | 53% |
| Transportation | 48% | ||
| Transportation in Bandung (Indonesia) is 48% more expensive than in Indianapolis (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 500,000,000 ($51,277) | $21,670 | 137% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 6,400 ($0.66) | $0.96 | 32% |
| monthly ticket public transport | Rp 600,000 ($62) | $52 | 19% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | $20 | - |
| Personal Care | 70% | ||
| Personal Care in Bandung (Indonesia) is 70% cheaper than in Indianapolis (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | Rp 9,500 ($0.97) | $7.75 | 87% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Rp 15,000 ($1.54) | $6.21 | 75% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 20,000 ($2.05) | $3.45 | 40% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 9,000 ($0.92) | $3.87 | 76% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 9,000 ($0.92) | $2.67 | 65% |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 7,833 ($0.80) | $2.85 | 72% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 47,500 ($4.87) | $15.14 | 68% |
| Entertainment | 36% | ||
| Entertainment in Bandung (Indonesia) is 36% cheaper than in Indianapolis (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 90,000 ($9.23) | $33 | 72% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 54,000 ($5.54) | $19.20 | 71% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $147 | - |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | Rp 500,000 ($51) | $79 | 35% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 100,000 ($10.26) | $7.79 | 32% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 24,000 ($2.46) | $4.16 | 41% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | Rp 15,000 ($1.54) | $4.33 | 65% |
| iPod nano 16GB | Rp 1,675,000 ($172) | $143 | 20% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 2,000 ($0.21) | $0.24 | 15% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | Rp 362,500 ($37) | $46 | 20% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | Rp 12,125 ($1.24) | $5.40 | 77% |
| TOTAL | 10% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,080 prices entered by 114 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2013.
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Cost of living in Bandung (Indonesia) is 10% cheaper than in Indianapolis (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$2,500
in Indianapolis
you would need to make just about $2,252
(Rp 21,955,502)
in Bandung.