Cost of living in Bengkulu, Indonesia vs Ghent, Belgium
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| Food | - 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bengkulu (Indonesia) is 61% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 27,280 (€1.59) | €16 | - 90% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 41,158 (€2.40) | €9 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 13,587 (€0.79) | €3.67 | - 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 16,703 (€0.98) | €0.97 | + 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 21,884 (€1.28) | €2.28 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 8,297 (€0.48) | €1.87 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 123,632 (€7) | €5.47 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 30,108 (€1.76) | €1.70 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 20,108 (€1.17) | €1.22 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 24,038 (€1.40) | €1.71 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 144,632 (€8) | €7 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 16,000 (€0.93) | €2.45 | - 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 9,413 (€0.55) | €1.18 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 77% | |||
| Housing in Bengkulu (Indonesia) is 77% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 2,495,000 (€146) | €1,020 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 3,100,000 (€181) | €836 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 352,287 (€21) | €155 | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 2,000,000 (€117) | €779 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 1,658,680 (€97) | €531 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 234,053 (€14) | €123 | - 89% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 332,237 (€19) | €29 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 3,413,160 (€199) | €383 | - 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,282,630 (€75) | €117 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 24,892 (€1.45) | €11 | - 86% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 20,000 (€1.17) | €10 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Bengkulu (Indonesia) is 21% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 1,423,950 (€83) | €79 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 632,237 (€37) | €43 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 752,895 (€44) | €93 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 493,132 (€29) | €129 | - 78% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Bengkulu (Indonesia) is 32% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 731,000,000 (€42,713) | €23,515 | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 7,764 (€0.45) | €1.34 | - 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 300,000 (€18) | €48 | - 63% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Rp 95,413 (€5.58) | €28 | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | - 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Bengkulu (Indonesia) is 65% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 16,124 (€0.94) | €7 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 24,711 (€1.44) | €9 | - 85% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 83,513 (€4.88) | €26 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 15,000 (€0.88) | €4.50 | - 81% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 26,018 (€1.52) | €3.72 | - 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 16,837 (€0.98) | €3.39 | - 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 12,355 (€0.72) | €1.36 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 7,645 (€0.45) | €2.40 | - 81% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | €22 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Bengkulu (Indonesia) is 54% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 90,579 (€5.29) | €35 | - 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 75,290 (€4.40) | €21 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 110,000 (€6) | €48 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 190,000 (€11) | €51 | - 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 50,000 (€2.92) | €8 | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 10,000 (€0.58) | €3.09 | - 81% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 30,000 (€1.75) | €4.65 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €438 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.23 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 300,000 (€18) | €27 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 21,768 (€1.27) | €6 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 38 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Bengkulu (Indonesia) is 54% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,000 in Ghent you would need to make just about €1,372 (Rp 23,482,439) in Bengkulu.
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