Cost of living in Bengkulu, Indonesia vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bengkulu (Indonesia) is 57% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 27,280 (C$2.63) | C$19 | - 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 41,158 (C$3.97) | C$10 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 13,587 (C$1.31) | C$5.84 | - 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 16,703 (C$1.61) | C$1.85 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 21,884 (C$2.11) | C$4.50 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 8,297 (C$0.80) | C$3.04 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 123,632 (C$12) | C$10 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 30,108 (C$2.91) | C$4.24 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 20,108 (C$1.94) | C$3.76 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 24,038 (C$2.32) | C$3.41 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 144,632 (C$14) | C$18 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 16,000 (C$1.55) | C$2.48 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 9,413 (C$0.91) | C$1.93 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 76% | |||
| Housing in Bengkulu (Indonesia) is 76% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 2,495,000 (C$241) | C$2,136 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 3,100,000 (C$299) | C$1,241 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 352,287 (C$34) | C$133 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 2,000,000 (C$193) | C$1,120 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 1,658,680 (C$160) | C$806 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 234,053 (C$23) | C$66 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 332,237 (C$32) | C$50 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 3,413,160 (C$330) | C$322 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,282,630 (C$124) | C$96 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 24,892 (C$2.40) | C$10 | - 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 20,000 (C$1.93) | C$25 | - 92% | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in Bengkulu (Indonesia) is 50% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 1,423,950 (C$138) | C$61 | + 124% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 632,237 (C$61) | C$38 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 752,895 (C$73) | C$96 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 493,132 (C$48) | C$112 | - 58% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Bengkulu (Indonesia) is 5% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 731,000,000 (C$70,595) | C$22,935 | + 208% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 7,764 (C$0.75) | C$1.39 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 300,000 (C$29) | C$67 | - 57% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Rp 95,413 (C$9) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Bengkulu (Indonesia) is 65% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 16,124 (C$1.56) | C$8 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 24,711 (C$2.39) | C$22 | - 89% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 83,513 (C$8) | C$77 | - 90% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 15,000 (C$1.45) | C$6 | - 78% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 26,018 (C$2.51) | C$3.78 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 16,837 (C$1.63) | C$4.28 | - 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 12,355 (C$1.19) | C$3.11 | - 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 7,645 (C$0.74) | C$2.46 | - 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | C$20 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Bengkulu (Indonesia) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 90,579 (C$9) | C$50 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 75,290 (C$7) | C$27 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 110,000 (C$11) | C$117 | - 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 190,000 (C$18) | C$94 | - 80% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 50,000 (C$4.83) | C$9 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 10,000 (C$0.97) | C$5.25 | - 82% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 30,000 (C$2.90) | C$6 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | C$647 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.83 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 300,000 (C$29) | C$36 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 21,768 (C$2.10) | C$11 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 116 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
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Cost of living in Bengkulu (Indonesia) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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