Cost of living in Bengkulu, Indonesia vs Newcastle, Australia
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Food | - 62% | |||
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Food in Bengkulu (Indonesia) is 62% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 27,280 (AU$2.47) | AU$17 | - 86% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 41,158 (AU$3.72) | AU$11 | - 68% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 13,587 (AU$1.23) | AU$4.99 | - 75% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 16,703 (AU$1.51) | AU$1.27 | + 19% | |
12 eggs, large | Rp 21,884 (AU$1.98) | AU$4.99 | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 8,297 (AU$0.75) | AU$4.99 | - 85% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 123,632 (AU$11) | AU$10 | + 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 30,108 (AU$2.72) | AU$4.35 | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 20,108 (AU$1.82) | AU$3.46 | - 48% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 24,038 (AU$2.17) | AU$4.73 | - 54% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 144,632 (AU$13) | AU$16 | - 20% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 16,000 (AU$1.45) | AU$3.13 | - 54% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 9,413 (AU$0.85) | AU$1.79 | - 52% | |
Housing | - 82% | |||
Housing in Bengkulu (Indonesia) is 82% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 2,495,000 (AU$225) | AU$2,461 | - 91% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 3,100,000 (AU$280) | AU$1,879 | - 85% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 352,287 (AU$32) | AU$140 | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 2,000,000 (AU$181) | AU$1,843 | - 90% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 1,658,680 (AU$150) | AU$1,301 | - 88% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 234,053 (AU$21) | AU$92 | - 77% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 332,237 (AU$30) | AU$52 | - 42% | |
40” flat screen tv | Rp 3,413,160 (AU$308) | AU$573 | - 46% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,282,630 (AU$116) | AU$177 | - 34% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 24,892 (AU$2.25) | AU$12 | - 82% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 20,000 (AU$1.81) | AU$28 | - 93% | |
Clothes | - 9% | |||
Clothes in Bengkulu (Indonesia) is 9% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 1,423,950 (AU$129) | AU$100 | + 29% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 632,237 (AU$57) | AU$60 | - 5% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 752,895 (AU$68) | AU$157 | - 57% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 493,132 (AU$45) | AU$117 | - 62% | |
Transportation | - 30% | |||
Transportation in Bengkulu (Indonesia) is 30% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 731,000,000 (AU$66,054) | AU$25,963 | + 154% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 7,764 (AU$0.70) | AU$1.45 | - 52% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 300,000 (AU$27) | AU$100 | - 73% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Rp 95,413 (AU$9) | AU$21 | - 58% | |
Personal Care | - 69% | |||
Personal Care in Bengkulu (Indonesia) is 69% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 16,124 (AU$1.46) | AU$12 | - 88% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 24,711 (AU$2.23) | AU$16 | - 86% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 83,513 (AU$8) | AU$71 | - 89% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 15,000 (AU$1.36) | AU$6 | - 78% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 26,018 (AU$2.35) | AU$4.60 | - 49% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 16,837 (AU$1.52) | AU$5.36 | - 72% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 12,355 (AU$1.12) | AU$3.19 | - 65% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Rp 7,645 (AU$0.69) | AU$3.88 | - 82% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | AU$25 | - | |
Entertainment | - 61% | |||
Entertainment in Bengkulu (Indonesia) is 61% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 90,579 (AU$8) | AU$52 | - 84% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Rp 75,290 (AU$7) | AU$27 | - 75% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 110,000 (AU$10) | AU$162 | - 94% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 190,000 (AU$17) | AU$108 | - 84% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 50,000 (AU$4.52) | AU$14 | - 69% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 10,000 (AU$0.90) | AU$4.46 | - 80% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 30,000 (AU$2.71) | AU$7 | - 60% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | AU$594 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | AU$0.83 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 300,000 (AU$27) | AU$53 | - 49% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 21,768 (AU$1.97) | AU$27 | - 93% | |
TOTAL | - 58% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Bengkulu (Indonesia) is 58% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$7,400 in Newcastle you would need to make just about AU$3,080 (Rp 34,091,166) in Bengkulu.
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