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

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Food | + 54% | |||
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Food in Bandung (Indonesia) is 54% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 44,704 (ARS $286) | ARS $564 | - 49% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 43,266 (ARS $277) | ARS $348 | - 20% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 23,882 (ARS $153) | ARS $95 | + 61% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 17,836 (ARS $114) | ARS $67 | + 70% | |
12 eggs, large | Rp 21,315 (ARS $137) | ARS $83 | + 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 10,176 (ARS $65) | ARS $60 | + 9% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 49,695 (ARS $318) | ARS $144 | + 121% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 34,908 (ARS $224) | ARS $53 | + 323% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 18,296 (ARS $117) | ARS $29 | + 310% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 30,983 (ARS $198) | ARS $62 | + 221% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 201,657 (ARS $1,292) | ARS $210 | + 516% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 18,678 (ARS $120) | ARS $102 | + 18% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 13,911 (ARS $89) | ARS $28 | + 222% | |
Housing | + 73% | |||
Housing in Bandung (Indonesia) is 73% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 7,850,220 (ARS $50,289) | ARS $20,827 | + 141% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 4,307,750 (ARS $27,596) | ARS $12,882 | + 114% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 597,114 (ARS $3,825) | ARS $3,325 | + 15% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 5,141,720 (ARS $32,938) | ARS $12,796 | + 157% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 2,732,840 (ARS $17,507) | ARS $9,106 | + 92% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 433,591 (ARS $2,778) | ARS $2,070 | + 34% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 306,927 (ARS $1,966) | ARS $1,692 | + 16% | |
40” flat screen tv | Rp 5,071,680 (ARS $32,490) | ARS $24,446 | + 33% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,610,020 (ARS $10,314) | ARS $6,484 | + 59% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 49,572 (ARS $318) | ARS $233 | + 36% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 44,525 (ARS $285) | ARS $180 | + 59% | |
Clothes | + 53% | |||
Clothes in Bandung (Indonesia) is 53% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 637,976 (ARS $4,087) | ARS $1,624 | + 152% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 417,861 (ARS $2,677) | ARS $1,895 | + 41% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,073,810 (ARS $6,879) | ARS $4,655 | + 48% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 639,336 (ARS $4,096) | ARS $4,313 | - 5% | |
Transportation | + 131% | |||
Transportation in Bandung (Indonesia) is 131% 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 $3,432,528) | ARS $624,384 | + 450% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 8,290 (ARS $53) | ARS $46 | + 15% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 361,088 (ARS $2,313) | ARS $1,353 | + 71% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Rp 58,221 (ARS $373) | ARS $657 | - 43% | |
Personal Care | - 4% | |||
Personal Care in Bandung (Indonesia) is 4% cheaper than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 27,653 (ARS $177) | ARS $175 | + 1% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 45,381 (ARS $291) | ARS $401 | - 28% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 139,412 (ARS $893) | ARS $947 | - 6% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 41,119 (ARS $263) | ARS $138 | + 91% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 18,051 (ARS $116) | ARS $137 | - 16% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 24,094 (ARS $154) | ARS $198 | - 22% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 14,470 (ARS $93) | ARS $72 | + 29% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Rp 10,272 (ARS $66) | ARS $82 | - 20% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 58,267 (ARS $373) | ARS $327 | + 14% | |
Entertainment | + 27% | |||
Entertainment in Bandung (Indonesia) is 27% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 147,107 (ARS $942) | ARS $720 | + 31% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Rp 88,966 (ARS $570) | ARS $521 | + 9% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 289,755 (ARS $1,856) | ARS $1,500 | + 24% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 420,810 (ARS $2,696) | ARS $1,388 | + 94% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 76,337 (ARS $489) | ARS $344 | + 42% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 38,484 (ARS $247) | ARS $170 | + 45% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 38,602 (ARS $247) | ARS $118 | + 110% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 6,973,640 (ARS $44,674) | ARS $51,130 | - 13% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,519 (ARS $10) | ARS $5.00 | + 95% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 368,539 (ARS $2,361) | ARS $1,708 | + 38% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 23,674 (ARS $152) | ARS $259 | - 42% | |
TOTAL | + 68% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2021.
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Cost of living in Bandung (Indonesia) is 68% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina)
For example, you would need at least ARS $105,842 (Rp 16,521,968) in Bandung to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ARS $63,000 in San Juan.
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