- Cost of Living
- Indonesia
- Australia
- Pontianak
- Albury
- Comparison
Cost of living in Pontianak, Indonesia compared to Albury, Australia
Currency:
Food | - 30% | |||
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Food in Pontianak (Indonesia) is 30% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 41,309 (AU$3.92) | AU$17 | - 77% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Rp 38,471 (AU$3.65) | AU$9 | - 60% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 32,350 (AU$3.07) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 15,789 (AU$1.50) | AU$1.50 | - 0% | |
12 eggs, large | Rp 25,764 (AU$2.45) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 10,153 (AU$0.96) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 59,388 (AU$5.64) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 38,222 (AU$3.63) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 15,000 (AU$1.42) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 35,000 (AU$3.32) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | Rp 16,992 (AU$1.61) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 12,876 (AU$1.22) | - | - | |
Housing | - 69% | |||
Housing in Pontianak (Indonesia) is 69% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 5,584,760 (AU$530) | AU$1,271 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Rp 2,117,710 (AU$201) | AU$2,559 | - 92% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 452,469 (AU$43) | AU$645 | - 93% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 2,500,000 (AU$237) | AU$1,290 | - 82% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Rp 1,750,000 (AU$166) | AU$860 | - 81% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Rp 275,000 (AU$26) | AU$215 | - 88% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Rp 383,217 (AU$36) | AU$55 | - 34% | |
40” flat screen TV | Rp 5,139,470 (AU$488) | AU$668 | - 27% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,750,000 (AU$166) | AU$100 | + 66% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 56,046 (AU$5.32) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | - 13% | |||
Clothes in Pontianak (Indonesia) is 13% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Rp 709,623 (AU$67) | AU$100 | - 33% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Rp 393,848 (AU$37) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,005,960 (AU$96) | AU$90 | + 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 747,368 (AU$71) | AU$150 | - 53% | |
Transportation | + 12% | |||
Transportation in Pontianak (Indonesia) is 12% more expensive than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | AU$25,000 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 6,800 (AU$0.65) | AU$1.31 | - 51% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 400,000 (AU$38) | AU$20 | + 90% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 15% | |||
Personal Care in Pontianak (Indonesia) is 15% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 13,798 (AU$1.31) | AU$15 | - 91% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 45,790 (AU$4.35) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 150,000 (AU$14) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Rp 23,000 (AU$2.18) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 16,677 (AU$1.58) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 39,424 (AU$3.74) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 14,000 (AU$1.33) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | Rp 16,587 (AU$1.58) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 56,888 (AU$5.40) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 31% | |||
Entertainment in Pontianak (Indonesia) is 31% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 200,000 (AU$19) | AU$47 | - 60% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Rp 89,916 (AU$9) | AU$33 | - 74% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 120,000 (AU$11) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 428,392 (AU$41) | AU$100 | - 59% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | AU$16 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 24,168 (AU$2.29) | AU$5.00 | - 54% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 150,000 (AU$14) | AU$4.00 | + 256% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,136 (AU$0.11) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 411,119 (AU$39) | AU$52 | - 25% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Rp 16,582 (AU$1.57) | AU$20 | - 92% | |
TOTAL | - 37% |

These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Pontianak (Indonesia) is 37% cheaper than in Albury (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
AU$3,700
in Albury
you would need to make just about AU$2,340
(Rp 24,644,005)
in Pontianak.
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