Cost of living in Bandung, Indonesia vs San Juan, Argentina

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Food | + 73% | |||
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Food in Bandung (Indonesia) is 73% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 44,704 (ARS $275) | ARS $367 | - 25% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 43,266 (ARS $266) | ARS $301 | - 12% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 23,882 (ARS $147) | ARS $88 | + 68% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 17,836 (ARS $110) | ARS $60 | + 84% | |
12 eggs, large | Rp 21,315 (ARS $131) | ARS $78 | + 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 10,176 (ARS $63) | ARS $55 | + 13% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 49,695 (ARS $306) | ARS $129 | + 137% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 34,908 (ARS $215) | ARS $44 | + 385% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 18,296 (ARS $113) | ARS $27 | + 313% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 30,983 (ARS $191) | ARS $58 | + 229% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 201,657 (ARS $1,241) | ARS $201 | + 516% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 18,678 (ARS $115) | ARS $92 | + 25% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 13,911 (ARS $86) | ARS $32 | + 168% | |
Housing | + 78% | |||
Housing in Bandung (Indonesia) is 78% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 7,850,220 (ARS $48,312) | ARS $20,002 | + 142% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 4,307,750 (ARS $26,511) | ARS $11,466 | + 131% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 597,114 (ARS $3,675) | ARS $3,242 | + 13% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 5,141,720 (ARS $31,643) | ARS $11,715 | + 170% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 2,732,840 (ARS $16,818) | ARS $10,117 | + 66% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 433,591 (ARS $2,668) | ARS $2,131 | + 25% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 306,927 (ARS $1,889) | ARS $1,505 | + 26% | |
40” flat screen tv | Rp 5,071,680 (ARS $31,212) | ARS $23,718 | + 32% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,610,020 (ARS $9,908) | ARS $4,797 | + 107% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 49,572 (ARS $305) | ARS $226 | + 35% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 44,525 (ARS $274) | ARS $164 | + 67% | |
Clothes | + 79% | |||
Clothes in Bandung (Indonesia) is 79% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 637,976 (ARS $3,926) | ARS $1,556 | + 152% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 417,861 (ARS $2,572) | ARS $1,430 | + 80% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,073,810 (ARS $6,608) | ARS $4,439 | + 49% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 639,336 (ARS $3,935) | ARS $3,546 | + 11% | |
Transportation | + 91% | |||
Transportation in Bandung (Indonesia) is 91% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 535,821,000 (ARS $3,297,535) | ARS $558,062 | + 491% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 8,290 (ARS $51) | ARS $44 | + 17% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 361,088 (ARS $2,222) | ARS $1,866 | + 19% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Rp 58,221 (ARS $358) | ARS $756 | - 53% | |
Personal Care | + 9% | |||
Personal Care in Bandung (Indonesia) is 9% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 27,653 (ARS $170) | ARS $128 | + 33% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 45,381 (ARS $279) | ARS $150 | + 87% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 139,412 (ARS $858) | ARS $769 | + 12% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 41,119 (ARS $253) | ARS $66 | + 285% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 18,051 (ARS $111) | ARS $108 | + 3% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 24,094 (ARS $148) | ARS $201 | - 26% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 14,470 (ARS $89) | ARS $83 | + 7% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Rp 10,272 (ARS $63) | ARS $122 | - 48% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 58,267 (ARS $359) | ARS $302 | + 19% | |
Entertainment | + 25% | |||
Entertainment in Bandung (Indonesia) is 25% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 147,107 (ARS $905) | ARS $731 | + 24% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Rp 88,966 (ARS $548) | ARS $521 | + 5% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 289,755 (ARS $1,783) | ARS $956 | + 86% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 420,810 (ARS $2,590) | ARS $1,359 | + 91% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 76,337 (ARS $470) | ARS $313 | + 50% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 38,484 (ARS $237) | ARS $152 | + 56% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 38,602 (ARS $238) | ARS $91 | + 161% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 6,973,640 (ARS $42,917) | ARS $58,928 | - 27% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,519 (ARS $9) | ARS $2.16 | + 333% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 368,539 (ARS $2,268) | ARS $1,567 | + 45% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 23,674 (ARS $146) | ARS $248 | - 41% | |
TOTAL | + 67% |

These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in Bandung (Indonesia) is 67% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina)
For example, you would need at least ARS $108,797 (Rp 17,678,653) in Bandung to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ARS $65,000 in San Juan.
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