Cost of living in Jakarta, Indonesia vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 48,521 (C$4.16) | C$20 | - 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 50,048 (C$4.29) | C$10 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 35,604 (C$3.05) | C$5.78 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 21,105 (C$1.81) | C$1.98 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 29,182 (C$2.50) | C$4.18 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 17,274 (C$1.48) | C$3.04 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 58,678 (C$5.03) | C$10 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 38,290 (C$3.28) | C$4.24 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 20,155 (C$1.73) | C$3.76 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 36,318 (C$3.11) | C$3.41 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 281,353 (C$24) | C$19 | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 16,725 (C$1.43) | C$2.48 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 16,194 (C$1.39) | C$1.93 | - 28% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 41% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 16,664,000 (C$1,429) | C$2,136 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 10,131,200 (C$869) | C$1,241 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 1,958,790 (C$168) | C$133 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 6,473,890 (C$555) | C$1,120 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 4,190,770 (C$359) | C$806 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 1,188,710 (C$102) | C$66 | + 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 230,743 (C$20) | C$54 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 4,268,180 (C$366) | C$311 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,654,310 (C$142) | C$97 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 55,530 (C$4.76) | C$10 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 68,201 (C$5.85) | C$25 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Jakarta (Indonesia) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 692,283 (C$59) | C$60 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 441,657 (C$38) | C$39 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,175,240 (C$101) | C$98 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,195,800 (C$103) | C$117 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 476,960,000 (C$40,901) | C$22,942 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 8,894 (C$0.76) | C$1.39 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 298,966 (C$26) | C$67 | - 62% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Rp 46,262 (C$3.97) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 57% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 27,935 (C$2.40) | C$8 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 87,053 (C$7) | C$22 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 319,083 (C$27) | C$77 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 40,395 (C$3.46) | C$6 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 22,462 (C$1.93) | C$3.85 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 42,758 (C$3.67) | C$4.28 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 17,796 (C$1.53) | C$3.11 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 10,969 (C$0.94) | C$2.46 | - 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 93,244 (C$8) | C$20 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 217,424 (C$19) | C$52 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 103,534 (C$9) | C$26 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 1,264,770 (C$108) | C$117 | - 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 372,663 (C$32) | C$96 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 171,286 (C$15) | C$9 | + 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 34,549 (C$2.96) | C$5.42 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 49,205 (C$4.22) | C$7 | - 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 7,238,180 (C$621) | C$647 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,833 (C$0.16) | C$0.83 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 716,425 (C$61) | C$35 | + 74% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 27,279 (C$2.34) | C$11 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
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These prices were last updated on April 14, 2021.
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