- Cost of Living
- Indonesia
- Canada
- Bengkulu
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bengkulu, Indonesia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bengkulu (Indonesia) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 28,297 (C$2.66) | C$14 | - 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Rp 41,158 (C$3.87) | C$8 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 13,587 (C$1.28) | C$5.67 | - 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 16,703 (C$1.57) | C$2.40 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 21,884 (C$2.06) | C$4.13 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 8,297 (C$0.78) | C$2.54 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 123,632 (C$12) | C$9 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 30,108 (C$2.83) | C$3.55 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 20,108 (C$1.89) | C$3.02 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 23,876 (C$2.25) | C$2.26 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 144,632 (C$14) | C$15 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Rp 16,000 (C$1.51) | C$2.18 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 9,413 (C$0.89) | C$1.87 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in Bengkulu (Indonesia) is 70% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 2,495,000 (C$235) | C$1,186 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Rp 3,100,000 (C$292) | C$982 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 352,287 (C$33) | C$104 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 2,000,000 (C$188) | C$919 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Rp 1,658,680 (C$156) | C$695 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Rp 234,053 (C$22) | C$64 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Rp 332,237 (C$31) | C$39 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Rp 3,413,160 (C$321) | C$393 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,282,630 (C$121) | C$111 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 24,892 (C$2.34) | C$10 | - 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 20,000 (C$1.88) | C$25 | - 92% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Bengkulu (Indonesia) is 39% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Rp 1,423,950 (C$134) | C$61 | + 121% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Rp 632,237 (C$60) | C$41 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 752,895 (C$71) | C$95 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 493,132 (C$46) | C$87 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Bengkulu (Indonesia) is 26% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 731,000,000 (C$68,821) | C$23,851 | + 189% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 7,764 (C$0.73) | C$1.19 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 300,000 (C$28) | C$47 | - 41% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Rp 95,413 (C$9) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 70% | |||
| Personal Care in Bengkulu (Indonesia) is 70% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 16,124 (C$1.52) | C$7 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 24,711 (C$2.33) | C$20 | - 88% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 83,513 (C$8) | C$85 | - 91% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Rp 15,000 (C$1.41) | C$6 | - 78% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 26,018 (C$2.45) | C$2.88 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 16,837 (C$1.59) | C$3.82 | - 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 12,355 (C$1.16) | C$3.16 | - 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 7,645 (C$0.72) | C$2.53 | - 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | C$19 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Bengkulu (Indonesia) is 52% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 90,579 (C$9) | C$45 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 75,290 (C$7) | C$26 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 110,000 (C$10) | C$84 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 190,000 (C$18) | C$89 | - 80% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 50,000 (C$4.71) | C$9 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 10,000 (C$0.94) | C$5.72 | - 84% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 30,000 (C$2.82) | C$5.43 | - 48% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | C$141 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$1.04 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 300,000 (C$28) | C$34 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Rp 19,058 (C$1.79) | C$10 | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 95 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Bengkulu (Indonesia) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,800
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,319
(Rp 24,634,984)
in Bengkulu.
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