Cost of living in Malang, Indonesia vs Kandy, Sri Lanka
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| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malang (Indonesia) is 23% more expensive than in Kandy (Sri Lanka) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 37,112 (510 ₨) | 541 ₨ | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 31,370 (431 ₨) | 630 ₨ | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 16,615 (228 ₨) | 300 ₨ | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 15,348 (211 ₨) | 310 ₨ | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 19,180 (264 ₨) | 180 ₨ | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 14,000 (193 ₨) | 135 ₨ | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 29,349 (404 ₨) | 1,000 ₨ | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 19,140 (263 ₨) | 167 ₨ | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 12,604 (173 ₨) | 120 ₨ | + 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 34,770 (478 ₨) | 238 ₨ | + 101% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 304,825 (4,192 ₨) | 3,255 ₨ | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 14,422 (198 ₨) | 240 ₨ | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 15,898 (219 ₨) | 90 ₨ | + 142% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Malang (Indonesia) is 6% more expensive than in Kandy (Sri Lanka) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 5,035,190 (69,245 ₨) | 61,967 ₨ | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 3,236,110 (44,504 ₨) | 31,969 ₨ | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 500,000 (6,876 ₨) | 2,000 ₨ | + 244% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 3,751,080 (51,586 ₨) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 2,835,570 (38,995 ₨) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 425,000 (5,845 ₨) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 293,017 (4,030 ₨) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 5,500,000 (75,637 ₨) | 36,000 ₨ | + 110% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 2,350,000 (32,318 ₨) | 30,000 ₨ | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 43,800 (602 ₨) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 400 ₨ | - | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Malang (Indonesia) is 24% more expensive than in Kandy (Sri Lanka) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 350,000 (4,813 ₨) | 3,436 ₨ | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 483,221 (6,645 ₨) | 6,039 ₨ | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 817,114 (11,237 ₨) | 2,937 ₨ | + 283% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 350,000 (4,813 ₨) | 4,067 ₨ | + 18% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Malang (Indonesia) is 11% cheaper than in Kandy (Sri Lanka) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 353,316,000 (4,858,866 ₨) | 4,500,000 ₨ | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 8,751 (120 ₨) | 124 ₨ | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 241,719 (3,324 ₨) | 5,000 ₨ | - 34% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Malang (Indonesia) is 18% cheaper than in Kandy (Sri Lanka) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 9,000 (124 ₨) | 536 ₨ | - 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 400 ₨ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 209,473 (2,881 ₨) | 1,600 ₨ | + 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 40,000 (550 ₨) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 14,091 (194 ₨) | 756 ₨ | - 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 30,302 (417 ₨) | 200 ₨ | + 108% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 231 ₨ | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 20,000 (275 ₨) | 96 ₨ | + 187% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 72,381 (995 ₨) | 500 ₨ | + 99% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Malang (Indonesia) is 9% more expensive than in Kandy (Sri Lanka) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 110,908 (1,525 ₨) | 1,698 ₨ | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 79,051 (1,087 ₨) | 1,296 ₨ | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,200 ₨ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 322,765 (4,439 ₨) | 3,500 ₨ | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 77,260 (1,062 ₨) | 600 ₨ | + 77% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 22,466 (309 ₨) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 53,029 (729 ₨) | 150 ₨ | + 386% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 15,000,000 (206,283 ₨) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,500 (21 ₨) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 249,096 (3,426 ₨) | 2,324 ₨ | + 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 18,411 (253 ₨) | 783 ₨ | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 44 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 29, 2020.
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