Cost of living in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 4% more expensive than in Dhaka (Bangladesh)
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| Food in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 10% more expensive than in Dhaka (Bangladesh) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Jakarta (Indonesia) | Dhaka (Bangladesh) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| Rp 50,094 (Taka 301) | Taka 237 | 27% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| Rp 49,955 (Taka 301) | Taka 359 | 16% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| Rp 37,173 (Taka 224) | Taka 192 | 16% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| Rp 21,264 (Taka 128) | Taka 77 | 65% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| Rp 29,085 (Taka 175) | Taka 105 | 66% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| Rp 17,336 (Taka 104) | Taka 59 | 77% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| Rp 60,121 (Taka 362) | Taka 432 | 16% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| Rp 38,570 (Taka 232) | Taka 161 | 44% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| Rp 20,081 (Taka 121) | Taka 31 | 294% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| Rp 37,255 (Taka 224) | Taka 479 | 53% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| Rp 363,507 (Taka 2,187) | Taka 1,531 | 43% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| Rp 17,088 (Taka 103) | Taka 104 | 1% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| Rp 16,105 (Taka 97) | Taka 42 | 133% |
| Housing in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 32% more expensive than in Dhaka (Bangladesh) | ||
| Jakarta (Indonesia) | Dhaka (Bangladesh) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Rp 18,076,900 (Taka 108,779) | Taka 71,836 | 51% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| Rp 10,712,800 (Taka 64,465) | Taka 36,696 | 76% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| Rp 1,862,190 (Taka 11,206) | Taka 3,542 | 216% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Rp 7,163,900 (Taka 43,109) | Taka 43,320 | 0% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| Rp 4,478,790 (Taka 26,951) | Taka 23,725 | 14% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| Rp 1,082,100 (Taka 6,512) | Taka 3,975 | 64% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| Rp 272,470 (Taka 1,640) | Taka 1,025 | 60% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| Rp 4,053,770 (Taka 24,394) | Taka 38,784 | 37% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Rp 1,643,070 (Taka 9,887) | Taka 14,350 | 31% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| Rp 69,799 (Taka 420) | Taka 332 | 26% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| Rp 75,146 (Taka 452) | Taka 889 | 49% |
| Clothes in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 27% more expensive than in Dhaka (Bangladesh) | ||
| Jakarta (Indonesia) | Dhaka (Bangladesh) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| Rp 708,900 (Taka 4,266) | Taka 2,291 | 86% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| Rp 441,662 (Taka 2,658) | Taka 2,422 | 10% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Rp 1,133,410 (Taka 6,820) | Taka 6,182 | 10% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| Rp 1,114,560 (Taka 6,707) | Taka 4,070 | 65% |
| Transportation in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 31% cheaper than in Dhaka (Bangladesh) | ||
| Jakarta (Indonesia) | Dhaka (Bangladesh) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| Rp 483,759,000 (Taka 2,911,043) | Taka 3,068,470 | 5% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| Rp 8,869 (Taka 53) | Taka 94 | 43% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| Rp 200,000 (Taka 1,204) | Taka 2,743 | 56% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| Rp 48,806 (Taka 294) | Taka 352 | 17% |
| Personal Care in Jakarta (Indonesia) is about the same as in Dhaka (Bangladesh) | ||
| Jakarta (Indonesia) | Dhaka (Bangladesh) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Rp 38,529 (Taka 232) | Taka 181 | 28% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| Rp 110,678 (Taka 666) | Taka 587 | 13% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| Rp 355,020 (Taka 2,136) | Taka 1,136 | 88% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| Rp 40,123 (Taka 241) | Taka 442 | 45% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| Rp 22,911 (Taka 138) | Taka 225 | 39% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| Rp 48,042 (Taka 289) | Taka 398 | 27% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| Rp 19,574 (Taka 118) | Taka 90 | 31% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| Rp 19,680 (Taka 118) | Taka 123 | 4% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| Rp 85,507 (Taka 515) | Taka 212 | 143% |
| Entertainment in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 21% more expensive than in Dhaka (Bangladesh) | ||
| Jakarta (Indonesia) | Dhaka (Bangladesh) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| Rp 254,301 (Taka 1,530) | Taka 1,225 | 25% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| Rp 105,339 (Taka 634) | Taka 954 | 34% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| Rp 1,093,400 (Taka 6,580) | Taka 2,090 | 215% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| Rp 340,400 (Taka 2,048) | Taka 2,050 | 0% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| Rp 147,295 (Taka 886) | Taka 570 | 56% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| Rp 33,803 (Taka 203) | Taka 302 | 33% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| Rp 46,940 (Taka 282) | Taka 609 | 54% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| Rp 7,399,760 (Taka 44,528) | Taka 49,937 | 11% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| Rp 1,835 (Taka 11) | Taka 2.30 | 380% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| Rp 777,971 (Taka 4,681) | Taka 1,800 | 160% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| Rp 26,066 (Taka 157) | Taka 269 | 42% |
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For example, you would need at least Taka 209,168 (Rp 34,759,731) in Jakarta to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Taka 201,000 in Dhaka.