Cost of living in Bengkulu, Indonesia vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bengkulu (Indonesia) is 62% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 27,280 (C$2.42) | C$20 | - 88% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 41,158 (C$3.66) | C$10 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 13,587 (C$1.21) | C$5.78 | - 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 16,703 (C$1.48) | C$1.98 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 21,884 (C$1.95) | C$4.18 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 8,297 (C$0.74) | C$3.04 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 123,632 (C$11) | C$10 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 30,108 (C$2.68) | C$4.24 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 20,108 (C$1.79) | C$3.76 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 24,038 (C$2.14) | C$3.41 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 144,632 (C$13) | C$19 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 16,000 (C$1.42) | C$2.48 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 9,413 (C$0.84) | C$1.93 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 77% | |||
| Housing in Bengkulu (Indonesia) is 77% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 2,495,000 (C$222) | C$2,136 | - 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 3,100,000 (C$276) | C$1,241 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 352,287 (C$31) | C$133 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 2,000,000 (C$178) | C$1,120 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 1,658,680 (C$147) | C$806 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 234,053 (C$21) | C$66 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 332,237 (C$30) | C$54 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 3,413,160 (C$303) | C$311 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,282,630 (C$114) | C$97 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 24,892 (C$2.21) | C$10 | - 78% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 20,000 (C$1.78) | C$25 | - 93% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Bengkulu (Indonesia) is 35% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 1,423,950 (C$127) | C$60 | + 110% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 632,237 (C$56) | C$39 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 752,895 (C$67) | C$98 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 493,132 (C$44) | C$117 | - 63% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Bengkulu (Indonesia) is 4% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 731,000,000 (C$64,972) | C$22,935 | + 183% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 7,764 (C$0.69) | C$1.39 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 300,000 (C$27) | C$67 | - 60% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Rp 95,413 (C$8) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Bengkulu (Indonesia) is 69% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 16,124 (C$1.43) | C$8 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 24,711 (C$2.20) | C$22 | - 90% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 83,513 (C$7) | C$77 | - 90% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 15,000 (C$1.33) | C$6 | - 79% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 26,018 (C$2.31) | C$3.85 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 16,837 (C$1.50) | C$4.28 | - 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 12,355 (C$1.10) | C$3.11 | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 7,645 (C$0.68) | C$2.46 | - 72% | |
| 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$8) | C$52 | - 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 75,290 (C$7) | C$26 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 110,000 (C$10) | C$117 | - 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 190,000 (C$17) | C$96 | - 82% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 50,000 (C$4.44) | C$9 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 10,000 (C$0.89) | C$5.42 | - 84% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 30,000 (C$2.67) | C$7 | - 60% | |
| 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$27) | C$35 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 21,768 (C$1.93) | C$11 | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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