Cost of living in Bandung, Indonesia vs Quito, Ecuador
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Food | - 33% | |||
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Food in Bandung (Indonesia) is 33% cheaper than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 44,704 ($3.12) | $11 | - 72% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 43,266 ($3.02) | $7 | - 57% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 23,882 ($1.67) | $3.12 | - 47% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 17,836 ($1.24) | $0.98 | + 26% | |
12 eggs, large | Rp 21,315 ($1.49) | $2.09 | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 10,176 ($0.71) | $1.42 | - 50% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 49,695 ($3.47) | $4.37 | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 34,908 ($2.44) | $1.85 | + 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 18,296 ($1.28) | $1.31 | - 3% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 30,983 ($2.16) | $1.36 | + 59% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 201,657 ($14) | $15 | - 4% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 18,678 ($1.30) | $1.97 | - 34% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 13,911 ($0.97) | $0.94 | + 4% | |
Housing | - 33% | |||
Housing in Bandung (Indonesia) is 33% cheaper than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 7,850,220 ($548) | $769 | - 29% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 4,307,750 ($300) | $443 | - 32% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 597,114 ($42) | $51 | - 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 5,141,720 ($359) | $573 | - 37% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 2,732,840 ($191) | $306 | - 38% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 433,591 ($30) | $34 | - 10% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 306,927 ($21) | $25 | - 16% | |
40” flat screen tv | Rp 5,071,680 ($354) | $546 | - 35% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,610,020 ($112) | $166 | - 32% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 49,572 ($3.46) | $7 | - 53% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 44,525 ($3.11) | $12 | - 75% | |
Clothes | - 40% | |||
Clothes in Bandung (Indonesia) is 40% cheaper than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 637,976 ($45) | $71 | - 38% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 417,861 ($29) | $50 | - 42% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,073,810 ($75) | $104 | - 28% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 639,336 ($45) | $91 | - 51% | |
Transportation | + 19% | |||
Transportation in Bandung (Indonesia) is 19% more expensive than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 535,821,000 ($37,377) | $22,323 | + 67% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 8,290 ($0.58) | $0.92 | - 37% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 361,088 ($25) | $23 | + 10% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Rp 58,221 ($4.06) | $8 | - 52% | |
Personal Care | - 63% | |||
Personal Care in Bandung (Indonesia) is 63% cheaper than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 27,653 ($1.93) | $5.07 | - 62% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 45,381 ($3.17) | $10 | - 67% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 139,412 ($10) | $36 | - 73% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 41,119 ($2.87) | $5.77 | - 50% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 18,051 ($1.26) | $3.73 | - 66% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 24,094 ($1.68) | $4.63 | - 64% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 14,470 ($1.01) | $1.98 | - 49% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Rp 10,272 ($0.72) | $1.61 | - 55% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 58,267 ($4.06) | $10 | - 57% | |
Entertainment | - 40% | |||
Entertainment in Bandung (Indonesia) is 40% cheaper than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 147,107 ($10) | $18 | - 44% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Rp 88,966 ($6) | $11 | - 44% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 289,755 ($20) | $63 | - 68% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 420,810 ($29) | $47 | - 38% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 76,337 ($5.32) | $9 | - 42% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 38,484 ($2.68) | $4.93 | - 46% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 38,602 ($2.69) | $2.19 | + 23% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 6,973,640 ($486) | $690 | - 29% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,519 ($0.11) | $0.15 | - 27% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 368,539 ($26) | $57 | - 55% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 23,674 ($1.65) | $5.24 | - 68% | |
TOTAL | - 26% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Bandung (Indonesia) is 26% cheaper than in Quito (Ecuador)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $2,100 in Quito you would need to make just about $1,556 (Rp 22,307,353) in Bandung.
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