Cost of living in Bengkulu, Indonesia vs Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bengkulu (Indonesia) is 56% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 27,280 (£1.51) | £12 | - 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 41,158 (£2.28) | £5.43 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 13,587 (£0.75) | £3.30 | - 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 16,703 (£0.93) | £0.93 | - 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 21,884 (£1.21) | £2.39 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 8,297 (£0.46) | £1.96 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 123,632 (£7) | £3.47 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 30,108 (£1.67) | £1.71 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 20,108 (£1.11) | £1.30 | - 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 24,038 (£1.33) | £2.12 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 144,632 (£8) | £7 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 16,000 (£0.89) | £1.64 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 9,413 (£0.52) | £1.11 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 78% | |||
| Housing in Bengkulu (Indonesia) is 78% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 2,495,000 (£138) | £1,100 | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 3,100,000 (£172) | £870 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 352,287 (£20) | £170 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 2,000,000 (£111) | £599 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 1,658,680 (£92) | £624 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 234,053 (£13) | £126 | - 90% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 332,237 (£18) | £21 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 3,413,160 (£189) | £386 | - 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,282,630 (£71) | £107 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 24,892 (£1.38) | £6 | - 79% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 20,000 (£1.11) | £12 | - 91% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Bengkulu (Indonesia) is 7% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 1,423,950 (£79) | £62 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 632,237 (£35) | £30 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 752,895 (£42) | £66 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 493,132 (£27) | £69 | - 60% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Bengkulu (Indonesia) is 37% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 731,000,000 (£40,530) | £18,131 | + 124% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 7,764 (£0.43) | £1.24 | - 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 300,000 (£17) | £66 | - 75% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Rp 95,413 (£5.29) | £15 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Bengkulu (Indonesia) is 62% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 16,124 (£0.89) | £2.95 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 24,711 (£1.37) | £4.55 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 83,513 (£4.63) | £62 | - 93% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 15,000 (£0.83) | £2.75 | - 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 26,018 (£1.44) | £1.30 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 16,837 (£0.93) | £3.71 | - 75% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 12,355 (£0.69) | £1.73 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 7,645 (£0.42) | £1.64 | - 74% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | £13 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Bengkulu (Indonesia) is 61% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 90,579 (£5.02) | £33 | - 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 75,290 (£4.17) | £18 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 110,000 (£6) | £66 | - 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 190,000 (£11) | £58 | - 82% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 50,000 (£2.77) | £8 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 10,000 (£0.55) | £2.90 | - 81% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 30,000 (£1.66) | £3.86 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | £389 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | £0.10 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 300,000 (£17) | £36 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 21,768 (£1.21) | £9 | - 87% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 75 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2020.
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Cost of living in Bengkulu (Indonesia) is 55% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,400 in Aberdeen you would need to make just about £1,547 (Rp 27,896,883) in Bengkulu.
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