Cost of living in Pontianak, Indonesia vs Araraquara, Brazil
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Food | + 25% | |||
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Food in Pontianak (Indonesia) is 25% more expensive than in Araraquara (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 41,309 (R$ 16) | R$ 27 | - 41% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 38,471 (R$ 15) | R$ 27 | - 45% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 32,350 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.99 | + 149% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 15,789 (R$ 6) | R$ 3.40 | + 79% | |
12 eggs, large | Rp 25,764 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.20 | + 91% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 10,153 (R$ 3.91) | R$ 5.48 | - 29% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 59,388 (R$ 23) | R$ 12 | + 84% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 38,222 (R$ 15) | R$ 5.03 | + 192% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 15,000 (R$ 5.77) | R$ 2.81 | + 105% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 35,000 (R$ 13) | R$ 5.92 | + 127% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | R$ 36 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 16,992 (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 7% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 12,876 (R$ 4.95) | R$ 3.36 | + 47% | |
Housing | - 1% | |||
Housing in Pontianak (Indonesia) is about the same as in Araraquara (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 5,584,760 (R$ 2,149) | R$ 2,283 | - 6% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 2,117,710 (R$ 815) | R$ 1,538 | - 47% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 452,469 (R$ 174) | R$ 300 | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 2,500,000 (R$ 962) | R$ 1,750 | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 1,750,000 (R$ 673) | R$ 1,200 | - 44% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 275,000 (R$ 106) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 383,217 (R$ 147) | R$ 70 | + 110% | |
40” flat screen tv | Rp 5,139,470 (R$ 1,977) | R$ 1,266 | + 56% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,750,000 (R$ 673) | R$ 500 | + 35% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 56,046 (R$ 22) | R$ 27 | - 21% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 20 | - | |
Clothes | + 14% | |||
Clothes in Pontianak (Indonesia) is 14% more expensive than in Araraquara (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 709,623 (R$ 273) | R$ 176 | + 55% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 393,848 (R$ 152) | R$ 150 | + 1% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,005,960 (R$ 387) | R$ 351 | + 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 747,368 (R$ 288) | R$ 250 | + 15% | |
Transportation | - 15% | |||
Transportation in Pontianak (Indonesia) is 15% cheaper than in Araraquara (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 94,000 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 6,800 (R$ 2.62) | R$ 4.50 | - 42% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 400,000 (R$ 154) | R$ 193 | - 20% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 51% | |||
Personal Care in Pontianak (Indonesia) is 51% cheaper than in Araraquara (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 13,798 (R$ 5.31) | R$ 27 | - 81% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 45,790 (R$ 18) | R$ 50 | - 65% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 150,000 (R$ 58) | R$ 236 | - 75% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 23,000 (R$ 9) | R$ 22 | - 60% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 16,677 (R$ 6) | R$ 14 | - 54% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 39,424 (R$ 15) | R$ 15 | + 0% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 14,000 (R$ 5.39) | R$ 5.00 | + 8% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Rp 16,587 (R$ 6) | R$ 3.21 | + 99% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 56,888 (R$ 22) | R$ 26 | - 17% | |
Entertainment | - 11% | |||
Entertainment in Pontianak (Indonesia) is 11% cheaper than in Araraquara (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 200,000 (R$ 77) | R$ 82 | - 7% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Rp 89,916 (R$ 35) | R$ 48 | - 28% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 120,000 (R$ 46) | R$ 300 | - 85% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 428,392 (R$ 165) | R$ 124 | + 33% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | R$ 14 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 24,168 (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 32% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 150,000 (R$ 58) | R$ 10 | + 483% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,000 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,136 (R$ 0.44) | R$ 2.30 | - 81% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 411,119 (R$ 158) | R$ 110 | + 43% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 16,582 (R$ 6) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 6% |

These prices were last updated on April 08, 2021.
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