Cost of living in Pontianak, Indonesia vs Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
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| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pontianak (Indonesia) is 45% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 41,309 (80 NT$) | 150 NT$ | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 38,471 (75 NT$) | 122 NT$ | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 32,350 (63 NT$) | 109 NT$ | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 15,789 (31 NT$) | 90 NT$ | - 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 25,764 (50 NT$) | 84 NT$ | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 10,153 (20 NT$) | 111 NT$ | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 59,388 (115 NT$) | 263 NT$ | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 38,222 (74 NT$) | 152 NT$ | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 15,000 (29 NT$) | 134 NT$ | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 35,000 (68 NT$) | 46 NT$ | + 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 422 NT$ | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 16,992 (33 NT$) | 45 NT$ | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 12,876 (25 NT$) | 47 NT$ | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Pontianak (Indonesia) is 46% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 5,584,760 (10,855 NT$) | 28,669 NT$ | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 2,117,710 (4,116 NT$) | 17,975 NT$ | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 452,469 (879 NT$) | 2,468 NT$ | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 2,500,000 (4,859 NT$) | 14,030 NT$ | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 1,750,000 (3,401 NT$) | 9,074 NT$ | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 275,000 (535 NT$) | 1,527 NT$ | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 383,217 (745 NT$) | 656 NT$ | + 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 5,139,470 (9,989 NT$) | 14,132 NT$ | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,750,000 (3,401 NT$) | 2,911 NT$ | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 56,046 (109 NT$) | 245 NT$ | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 279 NT$ | - | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Pontianak (Indonesia) is 31% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 709,623 (1,379 NT$) | 1,781 NT$ | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 393,848 (765 NT$) | 1,133 NT$ | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,005,960 (1,955 NT$) | 2,327 NT$ | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 747,368 (1,453 NT$) | 3,275 NT$ | - 56% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Pontianak (Indonesia) is 24% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 958,973 NT$ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 6,800 (13 NT$) | 33 NT$ | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 400,000 (777 NT$) | 1,100 NT$ | - 29% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 264 NT$ | - | |
| Personal Care | - 76% | |||
| Personal Care in Pontianak (Indonesia) is 76% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 13,798 (27 NT$) | 338 NT$ | - 92% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 45,790 (89 NT$) | 344 NT$ | - 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 150,000 (292 NT$) | 1,698 NT$ | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 23,000 (45 NT$) | 255 NT$ | - 82% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 16,677 (32 NT$) | 179 NT$ | - 82% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 39,424 (77 NT$) | 157 NT$ | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 14,000 (27 NT$) | 63 NT$ | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 16,587 (32 NT$) | 68 NT$ | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 56,888 (111 NT$) | 333 NT$ | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Pontianak (Indonesia) is 29% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 200,000 (389 NT$) | 664 NT$ | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 89,916 (175 NT$) | 507 NT$ | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 120,000 (233 NT$) | 2,272 NT$ | - 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 428,392 (833 NT$) | 1,411 NT$ | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 289 NT$ | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 24,168 (47 NT$) | 118 NT$ | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 150,000 (292 NT$) | 120 NT$ | + 143% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 13,938 NT$ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,136 (2.21 NT$) | 5.39 NT$ | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 411,119 (799 NT$) | 1,360 NT$ | - 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 16,582 (32 NT$) | 109 NT$ | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 13, 2021.
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Cost of living in Pontianak (Indonesia) is 39% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 81,000 NT$ in Kaohsiung City you would need to make just about 49,239 NT$ (Rp 25,333,157) in Pontianak.
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