Cost of living in Bandung, Indonesia vs Quito, Ecuador
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| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bandung (Indonesia) is 30% cheaper than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 44,704 ($3.08) | $10 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 43,266 ($2.98) | $7 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 23,882 ($1.65) | $3.24 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 17,836 ($1.23) | $0.97 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 21,315 ($1.47) | $2.09 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 10,176 ($0.70) | $1.44 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 49,695 ($3.43) | $4.60 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 34,908 ($2.41) | $1.84 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 18,296 ($1.26) | $1.20 | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 30,983 ($2.14) | $1.34 | + 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 201,657 ($14) | $14 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 18,678 ($1.29) | $2.01 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 13,911 ($0.96) | $0.90 | + 7% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Bandung (Indonesia) is 31% cheaper than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 7,850,220 ($541) | $740 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 4,307,750 ($297) | $435 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 597,114 ($41) | $52 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 5,141,720 ($354) | $538 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 2,732,840 ($188) | $291 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 433,591 ($30) | $35 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 306,927 ($21) | $25 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 5,071,680 ($350) | $538 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,610,020 ($111) | $151 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 49,572 ($3.42) | $7 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 44,525 ($3.07) | $11 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Bandung (Indonesia) is 41% cheaper than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 637,976 ($44) | $73 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 417,861 ($29) | $51 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,073,810 ($74) | $107 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 639,336 ($44) | $88 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Bandung (Indonesia) is 17% more expensive than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 535,821,000 ($36,939) | $22,585 | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 8,290 ($0.57) | $0.95 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 361,088 ($25) | $22 | + 12% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Rp 58,221 ($4.01) | $9 | - 56% | |
| 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 ($1.91) | $5.33 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 45,381 ($3.13) | $9 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 139,412 ($10) | $41 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 41,119 ($2.83) | $5.62 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 18,051 ($1.24) | $3.76 | - 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 24,094 ($1.66) | $4.85 | - 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 14,470 ($1.00) | $1.78 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 10,272 ($0.71) | $1.64 | - 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 58,267 ($4.02) | $10 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Bandung (Indonesia) is 41% cheaper than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 147,107 ($10) | $20 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 88,966 ($6) | $11 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 289,755 ($20) | $62 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 420,810 ($29) | $48 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 76,337 ($5.26) | $9 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 38,484 ($2.65) | $5.10 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 38,602 ($2.66) | $2.36 | + 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 6,973,640 ($481) | $671 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,519 ($0.10) | $0.15 | - 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 368,539 ($25) | $58 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 23,674 ($1.63) | $5.17 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,366 prices entered by 116 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $2,100 in Quito you would need to make just about $1,568 (Rp 22,749,725) in Bandung.
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