Cost of living in Bandung (Indonesia) is 22% cheaper than in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan)
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| Food | - 22% | |||
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| Food in Bandung (Indonesia) is 22% cheaper than in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Bandung | Kao-hsiung | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 44,704 (87 NT$) | 80 NT$ | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 43,266 (84 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 23,882 (46 NT$) | 66 NT$ | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 17,836 (35 NT$) | 80 NT$ | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 21,315 (41 NT$) | 40 NT$ | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 10,176 (20 NT$) | 99 NT$ | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 49,695 (96 NT$) | 167 NT$ | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 34,908 (68 NT$) | 100 NT$ | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 18,296 (35 NT$) | 50 NT$ | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 30,983 (60 NT$) | 42 NT$ | + 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 201,657 (391 NT$) | 400 NT$ | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 18,678 (36 NT$) | 49 NT$ | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 13,911 (27 NT$) | 30 NT$ | - 10% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Bandung (Indonesia) is 37% cheaper than in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Bandung | Kao-hsiung | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 7,850,220 (15,211 NT$) | 22,500 NT$ | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 4,307,750 (8,347 NT$) | 16,500 NT$ | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 597,114 (1,157 NT$) | 2,000 NT$ | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 5,141,720 (9,963 NT$) | 21,000 NT$ | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 2,732,840 (5,295 NT$) | 12,500 NT$ | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 433,591 (840 NT$) | 800 NT$ | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 306,927 (595 NT$) | 350 NT$ | + 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 5,071,680 (9,827 NT$) | 13,750 NT$ | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,610,020 (3,120 NT$) | 2,500 NT$ | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 49,572 (96 NT$) | 300 NT$ | - 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 47,884 (93 NT$) | 400 NT$ | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Bandung (Indonesia) is 19% cheaper than in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Bandung | Kao-hsiung | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 637,976 (1,236 NT$) | 2,250 NT$ | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 417,861 (810 NT$) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,073,810 (2,081 NT$) | 2,500 NT$ | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 639,336 (1,239 NT$) | 2,000 NT$ | - 38% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Bandung (Indonesia) is 6% more expensive than in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Bandung | Kao-hsiung | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 535,821,000 (1,038,242 NT$) | 750,000 NT$ | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 8,290 (16 NT$) | 30 NT$ | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 361,088 (700 NT$) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Rp 58,221 (113 NT$) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Bandung (Indonesia) is 30% cheaper than in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Bandung | Kao-hsiung | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 27,653 (54 NT$) | 200 NT$ | - 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 45,381 (88 NT$) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 139,412 (270 NT$) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 41,119 (80 NT$) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 18,051 (35 NT$) | 80 NT$ | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 24,094 (47 NT$) | 75 NT$ | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 14,470 (28 NT$) | 33 NT$ | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 10,272 (20 NT$) | 35 NT$ | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 58,267 (113 NT$) | 300 NT$ | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Bandung (Indonesia) is 36% cheaper than in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Bandung | Kao-hsiung | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 147,107 (285 NT$) | 800 NT$ | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 88,966 (172 NT$) | 450 NT$ | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 289,755 (561 NT$) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 420,810 (815 NT$) | 2,500 NT$ | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 76,337 (148 NT$) | 200 NT$ | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 38,484 (75 NT$) | 60 NT$ | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 38,602 (75 NT$) | 100 NT$ | - 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 6,973,640 (13,513 NT$) | 12,000 NT$ | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,519 (2.94 NT$) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 368,539 (714 NT$) | 1,000 NT$ | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 23,674 (46 NT$) | 100 NT$ | - 54% | |
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TOTAL | - 22% | ||
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These prices were last updated on July 26, 2021.
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