Cost of living in Bandung (Indonesia) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 53% | |||
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| Food in Bandung (Indonesia) is 53% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Bandung | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 47,685 (C$4.17) | C$20 | - 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 43,266 (C$3.78) | C$10 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 23,882 (C$2.09) | C$5.78 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 17,836 (C$1.56) | C$1.98 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 21,315 (C$1.86) | C$4.18 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 10,176 (C$0.89) | C$3.17 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 49,695 (C$4.34) | C$10 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 34,908 (C$3.05) | C$4.24 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 18,296 (C$1.60) | C$3.76 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 30,995 (C$2.71) | C$3.41 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 182,675 (C$16) | C$19 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 18,678 (C$1.63) | C$2.48 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 13,911 (C$1.22) | C$1.93 | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Bandung (Indonesia) is 62% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Bandung | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 7,850,220 (C$686) | C$2,136 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 4,307,750 (C$376) | C$1,241 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 597,114 (C$52) | C$124 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 5,141,720 (C$449) | C$1,120 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 2,732,840 (C$239) | C$805 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 433,591 (C$38) | C$66 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 306,927 (C$27) | C$54 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 5,071,680 (C$443) | C$311 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,610,020 (C$141) | C$97 | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 49,572 (C$4.33) | C$10 | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 47,884 (C$4.18) | C$25 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Bandung (Indonesia) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Bandung | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 637,976 (C$56) | C$60 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 417,861 (C$37) | C$39 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,073,810 (C$94) | C$98 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 639,336 (C$56) | C$117 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Bandung (Indonesia) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Bandung | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 557,390,000 (C$48,692) | C$22,942 | + 112% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 8,290 (C$0.72) | C$1.40 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 361,088 (C$32) | C$67 | - 53% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Rp 68,262 (C$5.96) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 72% | |||
| Personal Care in Bandung (Indonesia) is 72% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Bandung | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 17,713 (C$1.55) | C$8 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 45,381 (C$3.96) | C$22 | - 82% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 139,412 (C$12) | C$77 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 41,325 (C$3.61) | C$6 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 18,051 (C$1.58) | C$3.85 | - 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 24,094 (C$2.10) | C$4.33 | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 13,006 (C$1.14) | C$3.16 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 10,272 (C$0.90) | C$2.46 | - 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 58,267 (C$5.09) | C$20 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Bandung (Indonesia) is 62% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Bandung | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 139,411 (C$12) | C$51 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 88,966 (C$8) | C$27 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 287,115 (C$25) | C$135 | - 81% | |
| 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 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 75,896 (C$7) | C$10 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 38,484 (C$3.36) | C$5.42 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 38,668 (C$3.38) | C$7 | - 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 6,973,640 (C$609) | C$647 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,519 (C$0.13) | C$0.83 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 368,539 (C$32) | C$37 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 23,674 (C$2.07) | C$11 | - 81% | |
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TOTAL | - 49% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
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