Cost of living in Bandung, Indonesia vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bandung (Indonesia) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 44,704 (C$3.97) | C$20 | - 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 43,266 (C$3.85) | C$10 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 23,882 (C$2.12) | C$5.78 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 17,836 (C$1.59) | C$1.98 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 21,315 (C$1.89) | C$4.18 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 10,176 (C$0.90) | C$3.04 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 49,695 (C$4.42) | C$10 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 34,908 (C$3.10) | C$4.24 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 18,296 (C$1.63) | C$3.76 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 30,983 (C$2.75) | C$3.41 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 201,657 (C$18) | C$19 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 18,678 (C$1.66) | C$2.48 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 13,911 (C$1.24) | C$1.93 | - 36% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Bandung (Indonesia) is 62% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 7,850,220 (C$698) | C$2,136 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 4,307,750 (C$383) | C$1,241 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 597,114 (C$53) | C$133 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 5,141,720 (C$457) | C$1,120 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 2,732,840 (C$243) | C$806 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 433,591 (C$39) | C$66 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 306,927 (C$27) | C$54 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 5,071,680 (C$451) | C$311 | + 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,610,020 (C$143) | C$97 | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 49,572 (C$4.41) | C$10 | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 44,525 (C$3.96) | C$25 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Bandung (Indonesia) is 11% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 637,976 (C$57) | C$60 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 417,861 (C$37) | C$39 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,073,810 (C$95) | C$98 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 639,336 (C$57) | C$117 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Bandung (Indonesia) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 535,821,000 (C$47,625) | C$22,935 | + 108% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 8,290 (C$0.74) | C$1.39 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 361,088 (C$32) | C$67 | - 52% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Rp 58,221 (C$5.17) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 70% | |||
| Personal Care in Bandung (Indonesia) is 70% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 27,653 (C$2.46) | C$8 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 45,381 (C$4.03) | C$22 | - 81% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 139,412 (C$12) | C$77 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 41,119 (C$3.65) | C$6 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 18,051 (C$1.60) | C$3.85 | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 24,094 (C$2.14) | C$4.28 | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 14,470 (C$1.29) | C$3.11 | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 10,272 (C$0.91) | C$2.46 | - 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 58,267 (C$5.18) | C$20 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Bandung (Indonesia) is 61% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 147,107 (C$13) | C$52 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 88,966 (C$8) | C$26 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 289,755 (C$26) | C$117 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 420,810 (C$37) | C$96 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 76,337 (C$7) | C$9 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 38,484 (C$3.42) | C$5.42 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 38,602 (C$3.43) | C$7 | - 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 6,973,640 (C$620) | C$647 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,519 (C$0.14) | C$0.83 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 368,539 (C$33) | C$35 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 23,674 (C$2.10) | C$11 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 13 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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