Cost of living in Bandung, Indonesia vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bandung (Indonesia) is 48% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 44,704 (C$4.33) | C$19 | - 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 43,266 (C$4.19) | C$10 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 23,882 (C$2.31) | C$5.84 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 17,836 (C$1.73) | C$1.85 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 21,315 (C$2.06) | C$4.50 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 10,176 (C$0.98) | C$3.04 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 49,695 (C$4.81) | C$10 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 34,908 (C$3.38) | C$4.24 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 18,296 (C$1.77) | C$3.76 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 30,983 (C$3.00) | C$3.41 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 201,657 (C$20) | C$18 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 18,605 (C$1.80) | C$2.48 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 13,911 (C$1.35) | C$1.93 | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Bandung (Indonesia) is 60% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 6,667,260 (C$645) | C$2,136 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 4,278,390 (C$414) | C$1,241 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 620,288 (C$60) | C$133 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 5,024,880 (C$486) | C$1,120 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 2,731,170 (C$264) | C$806 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 490,838 (C$47) | C$66 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 306,927 (C$30) | C$50 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 5,071,680 (C$491) | C$322 | + 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,610,020 (C$156) | C$96 | + 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 49,572 (C$4.80) | C$10 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 44,428 (C$4.30) | C$25 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Bandung (Indonesia) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 637,976 (C$62) | C$61 | + 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 417,861 (C$40) | C$38 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,073,810 (C$104) | C$96 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 639,336 (C$62) | C$112 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Bandung (Indonesia) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 535,821,000 (C$51,846) | C$22,935 | + 126% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 8,263 (C$0.80) | C$1.39 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 361,088 (C$35) | C$67 | - 48% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Rp 58,221 (C$5.63) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Bandung (Indonesia) is 58% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 27,653 (C$2.68) | C$8 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 169,045 (C$16) | C$22 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 139,412 (C$13) | C$77 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 41,119 (C$3.98) | C$6 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 18,051 (C$1.75) | C$3.78 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 24,094 (C$2.33) | C$4.28 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 14,470 (C$1.40) | C$3.11 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 10,272 (C$0.99) | C$2.46 | - 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 58,267 (C$5.64) | C$20 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Bandung (Indonesia) is 58% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 147,107 (C$14) | C$50 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 90,030 (C$9) | C$27 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 289,755 (C$28) | C$117 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 420,810 (C$41) | C$94 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 76,337 (C$7) | C$9 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 38,484 (C$3.72) | C$5.25 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 38,602 (C$3.74) | C$6 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 6,973,640 (C$675) | C$647 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,531 (C$0.15) | C$0.83 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 368,539 (C$36) | C$36 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 23,132 (C$2.24) | C$11 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 198 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 16, 2020.
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