Cost of living in Pontianak, Indonesia vs Fort St. John, Canada
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Food | - 63% | |||
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Food in Pontianak (Indonesia) is 63% cheaper than in Fort St. John (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 41,309 (C$3.55) | C$19 | - 81% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 38,471 (C$3.31) | C$12 | - 73% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 32,350 (C$2.78) | C$9 | - 67% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 15,789 (C$1.36) | C$1.49 | - 9% | |
12 eggs, large | Rp 25,764 (C$2.21) | C$5.54 | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 10,153 (C$0.87) | C$4.00 | - 78% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 59,388 (C$5.10) | C$13 | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 38,222 (C$3.29) | C$5.00 | - 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 15,000 (C$1.29) | C$4.00 | - 68% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 35,000 (C$3.01) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | C$30 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 16,992 (C$1.46) | C$2.47 | - 41% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 12,876 (C$1.11) | C$2.75 | - 60% | |
Housing | - 72% | |||
Housing in Pontianak (Indonesia) is 72% cheaper than in Fort St. John (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 5,584,760 (C$480) | C$2,490 | - 81% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 2,117,710 (C$182) | C$1,614 | - 89% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 452,469 (C$39) | C$327 | - 88% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 2,500,000 (C$215) | C$1,400 | - 85% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 1,750,000 (C$150) | C$1,200 | - 87% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 275,000 (C$24) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 383,217 (C$33) | C$75 | - 56% | |
40” flat screen tv | Rp 5,139,470 (C$442) | C$500 | - 12% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,750,000 (C$150) | C$172 | - 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 56,046 (C$4.82) | C$10 | - 52% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | C$31 | - | |
Clothes | - 34% | |||
Clothes in Pontianak (Indonesia) is 34% cheaper than in Fort St. John (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 709,623 (C$61) | C$72 | - 15% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 393,848 (C$34) | C$50 | - 33% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,005,960 (C$86) | C$125 | - 31% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 747,368 (C$64) | C$175 | - 63% | |
Transportation | - 14% | |||
Transportation in Pontianak (Indonesia) is 14% cheaper than in Fort St. John (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | C$39,828 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 6,800 (C$0.58) | C$1.33 | - 56% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 400,000 (C$34) | C$38 | - 9% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 60% | |||
Personal Care in Pontianak (Indonesia) is 60% cheaper than in Fort St. John (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 13,798 (C$1.19) | C$5.99 | - 80% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 45,790 (C$3.94) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 150,000 (C$13) | C$70 | - 82% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 23,000 (C$1.98) | C$7 | - 72% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 16,677 (C$1.43) | C$5.31 | - 73% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 39,424 (C$3.39) | C$5.50 | - 38% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 14,000 (C$1.20) | C$2.07 | - 42% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Rp 16,587 (C$1.43) | C$2.12 | - 33% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 56,888 (C$4.89) | C$17 | - 72% | |
Entertainment | - 36% | |||
Entertainment in Pontianak (Indonesia) is 36% cheaper than in Fort St. John (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 200,000 (C$17) | C$61 | - 72% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Rp 89,916 (C$8) | C$30 | - 75% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 120,000 (C$10) | C$35 | - 71% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 428,392 (C$37) | C$95 | - 61% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | C$7 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 24,168 (C$2.08) | C$5.68 | - 63% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 150,000 (C$13) | C$6 | + 102% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | C$600 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,136 (C$0.10) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 411,119 (C$35) | C$47 | - 25% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 16,582 (C$1.43) | C$13 | - 89% | |
TOTAL | - 53% |

These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
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Cost of living in Pontianak (Indonesia) is 53% cheaper than in Fort St. John (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$7,200 in Fort St. John you would need to make just about C$3,393 (Rp 39,473,375) in Pontianak.
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