Cost of living in Bandung (Indonesia) is 26% cheaper than in Quito (Ecuador)
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| Food in Bandung (Indonesia) is 32% cheaper than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Bandung (Indonesia) | Quito (Ecuador) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| Rp 44,704 ($3.06) | $10 | 70% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| Rp 43,266 ($2.96) | $7 | 57% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| Rp 23,882 ($1.63) | $3.09 | 47% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| Rp 17,836 ($1.22) | $0.97 | 26% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| Rp 21,315 ($1.46) | $2.03 | 28% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| Rp 10,176 ($0.70) | $1.41 | 51% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| Rp 49,695 ($3.40) | $4.61 | 26% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| Rp 34,908 ($2.39) | $1.83 | 31% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| Rp 18,296 ($1.25) | $1.25 | 0% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| Rp 30,983 ($2.12) | $1.34 | 58% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| Rp 201,657 ($14) | $15 | 6% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| Rp 18,678 ($1.28) | $2.01 | 36% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| Rp 13,911 ($0.95) | $0.92 | 3% |
| Housing in Bandung (Indonesia) is 32% cheaper than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||
| Bandung (Indonesia) | Quito (Ecuador) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Rp 7,850,220 ($537) | $741 | 27% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| Rp 4,307,750 ($295) | $440 | 33% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| Rp 597,114 ($41) | $52 | 21% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Rp 5,141,720 ($352) | $545 | 35% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| Rp 2,732,840 ($187) | $302 | 38% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| Rp 433,591 ($30) | $34 | 14% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| Rp 306,927 ($21) | $25 | 15% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| Rp 5,071,680 ($347) | $527 | 34% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Rp 1,610,020 ($110) | $154 | 29% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| Rp 49,572 ($3.39) | $7 | 53% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| Rp 44,525 ($3.05) | $12 | 74% |
| Clothes in Bandung (Indonesia) is 42% cheaper than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||
| Bandung (Indonesia) | Quito (Ecuador) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| Rp 637,976 ($44) | $72 | 39% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| Rp 417,861 ($29) | $51 | 44% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Rp 1,073,810 ($73) | $105 | 30% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| Rp 639,336 ($44) | $90 | 52% |
| Transportation in Bandung (Indonesia) is 19% more expensive than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||
| Bandung (Indonesia) | Quito (Ecuador) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| Rp 535,821,000 ($36,661) | $22,150 | 66% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| Rp 8,290 ($0.57) | $0.89 | 37% |
| 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 ($3.98) | $8 | 52% |
| Personal Care in Bandung (Indonesia) is 62% cheaper than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||
| Bandung (Indonesia) | Quito (Ecuador) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Rp 27,653 ($1.89) | $4.83 | 61% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| Rp 45,381 ($3.11) | $8 | 61% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| Rp 139,412 ($10) | $39 | 75% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| Rp 41,119 ($2.81) | $5.98 | 53% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| Rp 18,051 ($1.24) | $3.55 | 65% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| Rp 24,094 ($1.65) | $4.87 | 66% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| Rp 14,470 ($0.99) | $1.77 | 44% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| Rp 10,272 ($0.70) | $1.57 | 55% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| Rp 58,267 ($3.99) | $9 | 57% |
| Entertainment in Bandung (Indonesia) is 42% cheaper than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||
| Bandung (Indonesia) | Quito (Ecuador) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| Rp 147,107 ($10) | $19 | 48% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| Rp 88,966 ($6) | $11 | 45% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| Rp 289,755 ($20) | $63 | 69% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| Rp 420,810 ($29) | $49 | 41% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| Rp 76,337 ($5.22) | $10 | 47% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| Rp 38,484 ($2.63) | $5.02 | 48% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| Rp 38,602 ($2.64) | $2.26 | 17% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| Rp 6,973,640 ($477) | $690 | 31% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| Rp 1,519 ($0.10) | $0.15 | 29% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| Rp 368,539 ($25) | $57 | 56% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| Rp 23,674 ($1.62) | $5.35 | 70% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $2,000 in Quito you would need to make just about $1,481 (Rp 21,648,032) in Bandung.