Cost of living in Bandung, Indonesia vs Melbourne, Australia
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| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bandung (Indonesia) is 57% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 44,704 (AU$4.00) | AU$18 | - 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 43,266 (AU$3.87) | AU$12 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 23,882 (AU$2.14) | AU$5.27 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 17,836 (AU$1.60) | AU$1.46 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 21,315 (AU$1.91) | AU$5.06 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 10,176 (AU$0.91) | AU$4.83 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 49,695 (AU$4.44) | AU$7 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 34,908 (AU$3.12) | AU$4.57 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 18,296 (AU$1.64) | AU$3.20 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 30,983 (AU$2.77) | AU$5.70 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 201,657 (AU$18) | AU$17 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 18,678 (AU$1.67) | AU$2.82 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 13,911 (AU$1.24) | AU$2.67 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 73% | |||
| Housing in Bandung (Indonesia) is 73% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 7,850,220 (AU$702) | AU$2,894 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 4,307,750 (AU$385) | AU$2,147 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 597,114 (AU$53) | AU$238 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 5,141,720 (AU$460) | AU$1,809 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 2,732,840 (AU$244) | AU$1,422 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 433,591 (AU$39) | AU$159 | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 306,927 (AU$27) | AU$46 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 5,071,680 (AU$454) | AU$354 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,610,020 (AU$144) | AU$212 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 49,572 (AU$4.43) | AU$12 | - 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 44,525 (AU$3.98) | AU$28 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Bandung (Indonesia) is 39% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 637,976 (AU$57) | AU$101 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 417,861 (AU$37) | AU$59 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,073,810 (AU$96) | AU$129 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 639,336 (AU$57) | AU$131 | - 56% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Bandung (Indonesia) is 56% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 535,821,000 (AU$47,925) | AU$27,303 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 8,290 (AU$0.74) | AU$1.38 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 361,088 (AU$32) | AU$160 | - 80% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Rp 58,221 (AU$5.21) | AU$21 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 72% | |||
| Personal Care in Bandung (Indonesia) is 72% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 27,653 (AU$2.47) | AU$7 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 45,381 (AU$4.06) | AU$24 | - 83% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 139,412 (AU$12) | AU$72 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 41,119 (AU$3.68) | AU$7 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 18,051 (AU$1.61) | AU$4.47 | - 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 24,094 (AU$2.16) | AU$5.32 | - 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 14,470 (AU$1.29) | AU$2.55 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 10,272 (AU$0.92) | AU$3.01 | - 69% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 58,267 (AU$5.21) | AU$36 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Bandung (Indonesia) is 61% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 147,107 (AU$13) | AU$51 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 88,966 (AU$8) | AU$39 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 289,755 (AU$26) | AU$226 | - 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 420,810 (AU$38) | AU$78 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 76,337 (AU$7) | AU$16 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 38,484 (AU$3.44) | AU$4.40 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 38,602 (AU$3.45) | AU$10 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 6,973,640 (AU$624) | AU$634 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,519 (AU$0.14) | AU$0.25 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 368,539 (AU$33) | AU$72 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 23,674 (AU$2.12) | AU$33 | - 94% | |
| TOTAL | - 62% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 982 prices entered by 143 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 05, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$9,000 in Melbourne you would need to make just about AU$3,400 (Rp 38,014,967) in Bandung.
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