Cost of living in Bekasi, Indonesia vs Canberra, Australia
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Food | - 55% | |||
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Food in Bekasi (Indonesia) is 55% cheaper than in Canberra (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 45,000 (AU$4.01) | AU$17 | - 76% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 38,421 (AU$3.42) | AU$11 | - 70% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 30,000 (AU$2.67) | AU$7 | - 62% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 20,000 (AU$1.78) | AU$1.46 | + 22% | |
12 eggs, large | Rp 17,000 (AU$1.51) | AU$6 | - 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | AU$3.79 | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | AU$6 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | AU$4.45 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 23,000 (AU$2.05) | AU$3.11 | - 34% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | AU$4.80 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | AU$18 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 15,000 (AU$1.34) | AU$2.76 | - 52% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 10,500 (AU$0.93) | AU$2.45 | - 62% | |
Housing | - 76% | |||
Housing in Bekasi (Indonesia) is 76% cheaper than in Canberra (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 3,000,000 (AU$267) | AU$2,504 | - 89% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 2,500,000 (AU$223) | AU$1,983 | - 89% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 1,500,000 (AU$134) | AU$238 | - 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 2,000,000 (AU$178) | AU$2,119 | - 92% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 1,613,640 (AU$144) | AU$1,643 | - 91% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 850,000 (AU$76) | AU$132 | - 43% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 300,000 (AU$27) | AU$51 | - 47% | |
40” flat screen tv | Rp 6,000,000 (AU$534) | AU$536 | - 0% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 2,000,000 (AU$178) | AU$289 | - 38% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 30,000 (AU$2.67) | AU$9 | - 72% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | AU$33 | - | |
Clothes | - 20% | |||
Clothes in Bekasi (Indonesia) is 20% cheaper than in Canberra (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 500,000 (AU$45) | AU$89 | - 50% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 950,000 (AU$85) | AU$82 | + 3% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 600,000 (AU$53) | AU$157 | - 66% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 600,000 (AU$53) | AU$144 | - 63% | |
Transportation | - 70% | |||
Transportation in Bekasi (Indonesia) is 70% cheaper than in Canberra (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 241,400,000 (AU$21,486) | AU$25,666 | - 16% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 8,363 (AU$0.74) | AU$1.40 | - 47% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 200,000 (AU$18) | AU$140 | - 87% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | AU$24 | - | |
Personal Care | - 18% | |||
Personal Care in Bekasi (Indonesia) is 18% cheaper than in Canberra (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | AU$7 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | AU$18 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | AU$85 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | AU$6 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 46,037 (AU$4.10) | AU$5.16 | - 21% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 35,000 (AU$3.12) | AU$6 | - 49% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | AU$3.36 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | Rp 20,000 (AU$1.78) | AU$3.40 | - 48% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 101,111 (AU$9) | AU$27 | - 67% | |
Entertainment | - 62% | |||
Entertainment in Bekasi (Indonesia) is 62% cheaper than in Canberra (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 150,000 (AU$13) | AU$52 | - 74% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Rp 56,212 (AU$5.00) | AU$34 | - 85% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | AU$167 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 200,000 (AU$18) | AU$104 | - 83% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 40,000 (AU$3.56) | AU$17 | - 79% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 62,500 (AU$5.56) | AU$4.66 | + 19% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | AU$9 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | AU$611 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 3,000 (AU$0.27) | AU$0.59 | - 55% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 150,000 (AU$13) | AU$60 | - 78% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 23,450 (AU$2.09) | AU$32 | - 94% | |
TOTAL | - 64% |

These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
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Cost of living in Bekasi (Indonesia) is 64% cheaper than in Canberra (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$8,100 in Canberra you would need to make just about AU$2,921 (Rp 32,817,090) in Bekasi.
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