- Cost of Living
- Indonesia
- United Kingdom
- Bengkulu
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bengkulu, Indonesia compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bengkulu (Indonesia) is 53% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 28,297 (£1.68) | £15 | - 89% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Rp 41,158 (£2.44) | £5.50 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 13,587 (£0.80) | £3.36 | - 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 16,703 (£0.99) | £0.80 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 21,884 (£1.30) | £2.15 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 8,297 (£0.49) | £1.42 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 123,632 (£7) | £4.91 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 30,108 (£1.78) | £1.69 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 20,108 (£1.19) | £0.84 | + 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 23,876 (£1.41) | £1.64 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 144,632 (£9) | £7 | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Rp 16,000 (£0.95) | £1.80 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 9,413 (£0.56) | £0.86 | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 79% | |||
| Housing in Bengkulu (Indonesia) is 79% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 2,495,000 (£148) | £1,307 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Rp 3,100,000 (£184) | £1,091 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 352,287 (£21) | £186 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 2,000,000 (£118) | £686 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Rp 1,658,680 (£98) | £568 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Rp 234,053 (£14) | £154 | - 91% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Rp 332,237 (£20) | £22 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Rp 3,413,160 (£202) | £351 | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,282,630 (£76) | £80 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 24,892 (£1.47) | £8 | - 81% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 20,000 (£1.18) | £11 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Bengkulu (Indonesia) is 6% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Rp 1,423,950 (£84) | £67 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Rp 632,237 (£37) | £32 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 752,895 (£45) | £60 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 493,132 (£29) | £64 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Bengkulu (Indonesia) is 28% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 731,000,000 (£43,307) | £17,989 | + 141% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 7,764 (£0.46) | £1.14 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 300,000 (£18) | £60 | - 70% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Rp 95,413 (£5.65) | £18 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Bengkulu (Indonesia) is 69% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 16,124 (£0.96) | £3.17 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 24,711 (£1.46) | £5.88 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 83,513 (£4.95) | £73 | - 93% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Rp 15,000 (£0.89) | £2.55 | - 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 26,018 (£1.54) | £1.49 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 16,837 (£1.00) | £3.50 | - 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 12,355 (£0.73) | £1.63 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 7,645 (£0.45) | £1.96 | - 77% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | £14 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Bengkulu (Indonesia) is 60% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 90,579 (£5.37) | £36 | - 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 75,290 (£4.46) | £18 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 110,000 (£7) | £67 | - 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 190,000 (£11) | £56 | - 80% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 50,000 (£2.96) | £7 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 10,000 (£0.59) | £2.76 | - 79% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 30,000 (£1.78) | £3.65 | - 51% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | £122 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | £0.04 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 300,000 (£18) | £37 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Rp 19,058 (£1.13) | £9 | - 87% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 311 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Bengkulu (Indonesia) is 54% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£4,000
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £1,826
(Rp 30,825,957)
in Bengkulu.
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