Cost of living in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Jakarta (Indonesia) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| Rp 48,521 (C$4.18) | C$20 | 79% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| Rp 50,048 (C$4.31) | C$10 | 57% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| Rp 35,604 (C$3.07) | C$5.78 | 47% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| Rp 21,105 (C$1.82) | C$1.98 | 8% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| Rp 29,182 (C$2.51) | C$4.18 | 40% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| Rp 17,274 (C$1.49) | C$3.04 | 51% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| Rp 58,678 (C$5.05) | C$10 | 49% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| Rp 38,290 (C$3.30) | C$4.24 | 22% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| Rp 20,155 (C$1.74) | C$3.76 | 54% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| Rp 36,318 (C$3.13) | C$3.41 | 8% |
| 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$1.44) | C$2.48 | 42% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| Rp 16,194 (C$1.39) | C$1.93 | 28% |
| Housing in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Jakarta (Indonesia) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Rp 16,664,000 (C$1,435) | C$2,136 | 33% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| Rp 10,131,200 (C$872) | C$1,241 | 30% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| Rp 1,958,790 (C$169) | C$133 | 26% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Rp 6,473,890 (C$557) | C$1,120 | 50% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| Rp 4,190,770 (C$361) | 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$367) | 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$4.78) | C$10 | 53% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| Rp 68,201 (C$5.87) | C$25 | 77% |
| Clothes in Jakarta (Indonesia) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Jakarta (Indonesia) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| Rp 692,283 (C$60) | C$60 | 1% |
| 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 | 4% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| Rp 1,195,800 (C$103) | C$117 | 12% |
| Transportation in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Jakarta (Indonesia) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| Rp 476,960,000 (C$41,059) | C$22,942 | 79% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| Rp 8,894 (C$0.77) | C$1.39 | 45% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| Rp 298,966 (C$26) | C$67 | 61% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| Rp 46,262 (C$3.98) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 57% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Jakarta (Indonesia) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| 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$3.48) | 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$3.68) | 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 in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Jakarta (Indonesia) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| 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$109) | C$117 | 7% |
| 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 | 58% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| Rp 34,549 (C$2.97) | C$5.42 | 45% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| Rp 49,205 (C$4.24) | C$7 | 36% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| Rp 7,238,180 (C$623) | 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$62) | C$35 | 74% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| Rp 27,279 (C$2.35) | C$11 | 79% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,100 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$3,681 (Rp 42,755,614) in Jakarta.