Cost of living in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 42% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France)
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| Food in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 50% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Jakarta (Indonesia) | Bordeaux (France) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| Rp 48,521 (€2.78) | €16 | 83% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| Rp 50,048 (€2.86) | €8 | 66% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| Rp 35,604 (€2.04) | €7 | 69% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| Rp 21,105 (€1.21) | €0.98 | 24% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| Rp 29,182 (€1.67) | €3.01 | 44% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| Rp 17,274 (€0.99) | €2.11 | 53% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| Rp 58,678 (€3.36) | €4.70 | 29% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| Rp 38,290 (€2.19) | €2.55 | 14% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| Rp 20,155 (€1.15) | €1.65 | 30% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| Rp 36,318 (€2.08) | €2.31 | 10% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| Rp 281,353 (€16) | €7 | 126% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| Rp 16,725 (€0.96) | €2.05 | 53% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| Rp 16,194 (€0.93) | €1.08 | 14% |
| Housing in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 42% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||
| Jakarta (Indonesia) | Bordeaux (France) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Rp 16,664,000 (€954) | €1,240 | 23% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| Rp 10,131,200 (€580) | €922 | 37% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| Rp 1,958,790 (€112) | €131 | 14% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Rp 6,473,890 (€371) | €779 | 52% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| Rp 4,190,770 (€240) | €579 | 59% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| Rp 1,188,710 (€68) | €145 | 53% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| Rp 230,743 (€13) | €28 | 52% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| Rp 4,268,180 (€244) | €357 | 32% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Rp 1,654,310 (€95) | €107 | 11% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| Rp 55,530 (€3.18) | €10 | 67% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| Rp 68,201 (€3.90) | €13 | 70% |
| Clothes in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 33% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||
| Jakarta (Indonesia) | Bordeaux (France) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| Rp 692,283 (€40) | €86 | 54% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| Rp 441,657 (€25) | €31 | 19% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Rp 1,175,240 (€67) | €85 | 21% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| Rp 1,195,800 (€68) | €115 | 40% |
| Transportation in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 34% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||
| Jakarta (Indonesia) | Bordeaux (France) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| Rp 476,960,000 (€27,299) | €21,529 | 27% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| Rp 8,894 (€0.51) | €1.37 | 63% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| Rp 298,966 (€17) | €32 | 47% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| Rp 46,262 (€2.65) | €17 | 84% |
| Personal Care in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 53% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||
| Jakarta (Indonesia) | Bordeaux (France) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Rp 27,935 (€1.60) | €5.75 | 72% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| Rp 87,053 (€4.98) | €7 | 31% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| Rp 319,083 (€18) | €24 | 25% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| Rp 40,395 (€2.31) | €4.71 | 51% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| Rp 22,462 (€1.29) | €4.25 | 70% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| Rp 42,758 (€2.45) | €3.63 | 33% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| Rp 17,796 (€1.02) | €1.71 | 41% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| Rp 10,969 (€0.63) | €1.99 | 68% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| Rp 93,244 (€5.34) | €18 | 71% |
| Entertainment in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 42% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||
| Jakarta (Indonesia) | Bordeaux (France) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| Rp 217,424 (€12) | €38 | 67% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| Rp 103,534 (€5.93) | €18 | 68% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| Rp 1,264,770 (€72) | €87 | 16% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| Rp 372,663 (€21) | €53 | 60% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| Rp 171,286 (€10) | €9 | 7% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| Rp 34,549 (€1.98) | €2.65 | 25% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| Rp 49,205 (€2.82) | €5.93 | 53% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| Rp 7,238,180 (€414) | €407 | 2% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| Rp 1,833 (€0.10) | €0.15 | 32% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| Rp 716,425 (€41) | €52 | 21% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| Rp 27,279 (€1.56) | €8 | 80% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €4,000 in Bordeaux you would need to make just about €2,318 (Rp 40,497,198) in Jakarta.