Cost of living in Bandung (Indonesia) is 35% cheaper than in Denpasar, Bali (Indonesia)
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| Food | - 41% | |||
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| Food in Bandung (Indonesia) is 41% cheaper than in Denpasar, Bali (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Bandung | Denpasar, Bali | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 47,685 | Rp 117,318 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 43,266 | Rp 67,373 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 23,882 | Rp 37,268 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 17,836 | Rp 24,930 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 21,315 | Rp 28,876 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 10,176 | Rp 17,446 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 49,695 | Rp 141,979 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 34,908 | Rp 59,896 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 18,296 | Rp 37,975 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 30,995 | Rp 34,953 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 182,675 | Rp 353,480 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 18,678 | Rp 23,837 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 13,911 | Rp 20,983 | - 34% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Bandung (Indonesia) is 60% cheaper than in Denpasar, Bali (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Bandung | Denpasar, Bali | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 7,850,220 | Rp 29,241,000 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 4,307,750 | Rp 15,104,600 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 597,114 | Rp 1,056,050 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 5,141,720 | Rp 12,822,700 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 2,732,840 | Rp 12,521,800 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 433,591 | Rp 617,232 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 306,927 | Rp 332,832 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 5,071,680 | Rp 4,125,910 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,610,020 | Rp 1,167,990 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 49,572 | Rp 63,041 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 47,884 | Rp 82,620 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in Bandung (Indonesia) is 45% cheaper than in Denpasar, Bali (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Bandung | Denpasar, Bali | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 637,976 | Rp 889,377 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 417,861 | Rp 802,924 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,073,810 | Rp 1,336,780 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 639,336 | Rp 2,068,800 | - 69% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Bandung (Indonesia) is 15% more expensive than in Denpasar, Bali (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Bandung | Denpasar, Bali | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 557,390,000 | Rp 316,825,000 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 8,290 | Rp 12,618 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 361,088 | Rp 396,378 | - 9% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Rp 69,136 | Rp 104,045 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Bandung (Indonesia) is 49% cheaper than in Denpasar, Bali (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Bandung | Denpasar, Bali | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 17,713 | Rp 49,796 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 45,381 | Rp 73,097 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 139,412 | Rp 365,021 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 41,325 | Rp 33,231 | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 18,051 | Rp 25,833 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 24,094 | Rp 42,427 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 13,006 | Rp 34,659 | - 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 10,272 | Rp 22,170 | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 58,267 | Rp 142,450 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Bandung (Indonesia) is 33% cheaper than in Denpasar, Bali (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Bandung | Denpasar, Bali | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 139,411 | Rp 188,777 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 88,966 | Rp 224,646 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 289,906 | Rp 362,797 | - 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 420,810 | Rp 651,946 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 75,896 | Rp 110,512 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 38,484 | Rp 39,767 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 38,668 | Rp 46,813 | - 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 6,973,640 | Rp 8,479,240 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,519 | Rp 1,316 | + 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 368,539 | Rp 1,056,440 | - 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 23,674 | Rp 36,393 | - 35% | |
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TOTAL | - 35% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 220 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2023.
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