- Cost of Living
- Indonesia
- Canada
- Bengkulu
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bengkulu, Indonesia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bengkulu (Indonesia) is 57% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 28,297 (C$2.56) | C$15 | - 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Rp 41,158 (C$3.73) | C$9 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 13,587 (C$1.23) | C$5.69 | - 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 16,703 (C$1.51) | C$2.17 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 21,884 (C$1.98) | C$4.84 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 8,297 (C$0.75) | C$2.90 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 123,632 (C$11) | C$10 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 30,108 (C$2.73) | C$4.00 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 20,108 (C$1.82) | C$3.31 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 23,876 (C$2.16) | C$3.07 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 144,632 (C$13) | C$16 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Rp 16,000 (C$1.45) | C$2.51 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 9,413 (C$0.85) | C$2.07 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 74% | |||
| Housing in Bengkulu (Indonesia) is 74% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 2,495,000 (C$226) | C$1,576 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Rp 3,100,000 (C$281) | C$1,122 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 352,287 (C$32) | C$109 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 2,000,000 (C$181) | C$1,019 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Rp 1,658,680 (C$150) | C$774 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Rp 234,053 (C$21) | C$66 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Rp 332,237 (C$30) | C$40 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Rp 3,413,160 (C$309) | C$377 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,282,630 (C$116) | C$98 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 24,892 (C$2.26) | C$9 | - 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 20,000 (C$1.81) | C$23 | - 92% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Bengkulu (Indonesia) is 36% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Rp 1,423,950 (C$129) | C$59 | + 117% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Rp 632,237 (C$57) | C$40 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 752,895 (C$68) | C$93 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 493,132 (C$45) | C$92 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Bengkulu (Indonesia) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 731,000,000 (C$66,230) | C$22,749 | + 191% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 7,764 (C$0.70) | C$1.27 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 300,000 (C$27) | C$65 | - 58% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Rp 95,413 (C$9) | C$31 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 72% | |||
| Personal Care in Bengkulu (Indonesia) is 72% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 16,124 (C$1.46) | C$8 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 24,711 (C$2.24) | C$20 | - 89% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 83,513 (C$8) | C$96 | - 92% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Rp 15,000 (C$1.36) | C$6 | - 79% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 26,018 (C$2.36) | C$3.72 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 16,837 (C$1.53) | C$2.83 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 12,355 (C$1.12) | C$3.09 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 7,645 (C$0.69) | C$2.46 | - 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | C$19 | - | |
| 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$46 | - 82% | |
| 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$101 | - 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 190,000 (C$17) | C$87 | - 80% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 50,000 (C$4.53) | C$9 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 10,000 (C$0.91) | C$5.53 | - 84% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 30,000 (C$2.72) | C$5.67 | - 52% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | C$549 | - | |
| 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$27) | C$35 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Rp 19,058 (C$1.73) | C$10 | - 83% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 216 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in Bengkulu (Indonesia) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$4,900
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,615
(Rp 28,857,175)
in Bengkulu.
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