Cost of living in Bengkulu (Indonesia) is about the same as in Pécs (Hungary)
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 92 prices entered by 5 different people.
| Food in Bengkulu (Indonesia) is about the same as in Pécs (Hungary) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Bengkulu (Indonesia) | Pécs (Hungary) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| Rp 27,280 (576 Ft) | 1,292 Ft | 55% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| Rp 41,158 (869 Ft) | 1,485 Ft | 41% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| Rp 13,587 (287 Ft) | 747 Ft | 62% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| Rp 16,703 (353 Ft) | 206 Ft | 72% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| Rp 21,884 (462 Ft) | 563 Ft | 18% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| Rp 8,297 (175 Ft) | 481 Ft | 64% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| Rp 123,632 (2,611 Ft) | 1,072 Ft | 144% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| Rp 30,108 (636 Ft) | 297 Ft | 114% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| Rp 20,108 (425 Ft) | 170 Ft | 150% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| Rp 24,038 (508 Ft) | 239 Ft | 113% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| Rp 144,632 (3,055 Ft) | 1,550 Ft | 97% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| Rp 16,000 (338 Ft) | 400 Ft | 16% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| Rp 9,413 (199 Ft) | 112 Ft | 77% |
| Housing in Bengkulu (Indonesia) is 39% cheaper than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||
| Bengkulu (Indonesia) | Pécs (Hungary) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Rp 2,495,000 (52,698 Ft) | 133,220 Ft | 60% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| Rp 3,100,000 (65,476 Ft) | 95,701 Ft | 32% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| Rp 352,287 (7,441 Ft) | 34,184 Ft | 78% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Rp 2,000,000 (42,243 Ft) | 88,226 Ft | 52% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| Rp 1,658,680 (35,033 Ft) | 53,457 Ft | 34% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| Rp 234,053 (4,944 Ft) | 29,426 Ft | 83% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| Rp 332,237 (7,017 Ft) | 3,293 Ft | 113% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| Rp 3,413,160 (72,090 Ft) | 109,122 Ft | 34% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Rp 1,282,630 (27,091 Ft) | 17,879 Ft | 52% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| Rp 24,892 (526 Ft) | 2,693 Ft | 80% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| Rp 20,000 (422 Ft) | 1,626 Ft | 74% |
| Clothes in Bengkulu (Indonesia) is 31% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||
| Bengkulu (Indonesia) | Pécs (Hungary) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| Rp 1,423,950 (30,076 Ft) | 20,108 Ft | 50% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| Rp 632,237 (13,354 Ft) | 9,192 Ft | 45% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Rp 752,895 (15,902 Ft) | 20,918 Ft | 24% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| Rp 493,132 (10,416 Ft) | 19,358 Ft | 46% |
| Transportation in Bengkulu (Indonesia) is 38% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||
| Bengkulu (Indonesia) | Pécs (Hungary) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| Rp 731,000,000 (15,439,680 Ft) | 5,414,460 Ft | 185% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| Rp 7,764 (164 Ft) | 374 Ft | 56% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| Rp 300,000 (6,336 Ft) | 6,234 Ft | 2% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| Rp 95,413 (2,015 Ft) | 3,882 Ft | 48% |
| Personal Care in Bengkulu (Indonesia) is 50% cheaper than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||
| Bengkulu (Indonesia) | Pécs (Hungary) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Rp 16,124 (341 Ft) | 1,733 Ft | 80% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| Rp 24,711 (522 Ft) | 2,116 Ft | 75% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| Rp 83,513 (1,764 Ft) | 7,588 Ft | 77% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| Rp 15,000 (317 Ft) | 771 Ft | 59% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| Rp 26,018 (550 Ft) | 819 Ft | 33% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| Rp 16,837 (356 Ft) | 802 Ft | 56% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| Rp 12,355 (261 Ft) | 418 Ft | 38% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| Rp 7,645 (161 Ft) | 422 Ft | 62% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| - | 1,844 Ft | - |
| Entertainment in Bengkulu (Indonesia) is 19% cheaper than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||
| Bengkulu (Indonesia) | Pécs (Hungary) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| Rp 90,579 (1,913 Ft) | 4,446 Ft | 57% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| Rp 75,290 (1,590 Ft) | 2,815 Ft | 44% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| Rp 110,000 (2,323 Ft) | 7,424 Ft | 69% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| Rp 190,000 (4,013 Ft) | 7,260 Ft | 45% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| Rp 50,000 (1,056 Ft) | 1,222 Ft | 14% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| Rp 10,000 (211 Ft) | 448 Ft | 53% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| Rp 30,000 (634 Ft) | 422 Ft | 50% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| - | 194,327 Ft | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| - | 30 Ft | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| Rp 300,000 (6,336 Ft) | 7,111 Ft | 11% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| Rp 21,768 (460 Ft) | 1,086 Ft | 58% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 379,000 Ft in Pécs you would need to make just about 367,941 Ft (Rp 17,420,376) in Bengkulu.