Cost of living in Bandung, Indonesia vs San Juan, Argentina (using Black Market exchange rate)

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Food | + 160% | |||
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Food in Bandung (Indonesia) is 160% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $ [BM]499 | ARS $ [BM]564 | - 12% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $ [BM]483 | ARS $ [BM]348 | + 39% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $ [BM]267 | ARS $ [BM]95 | + 180% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $ [BM]199 | ARS $ [BM]67 | + 196% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $ [BM]238 | ARS $ [BM]83 | + 188% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $ [BM]114 | ARS $ [BM]60 | + 90% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $ [BM]555 | ARS $ [BM]144 | + 285% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $ [BM]390 | ARS $ [BM]53 | + 638% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $ [BM]204 | ARS $ [BM]29 | + 614% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $ [BM]346 | ARS $ [BM]62 | + 459% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $ [BM]2,253 | ARS $ [BM]210 | + 974% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $ [BM]209 | ARS $ [BM]102 | + 105% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $ [BM]155 | ARS $ [BM]28 | + 462% | |
Housing | + 200% | |||
Housing in Bandung (Indonesia) is 200% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $ [BM]87,687 | ARS $ [BM]20,827 | + 321% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $ [BM]48,118 | ARS $ [BM]12,882 | + 274% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $ [BM]6,670 | ARS $ [BM]3,325 | + 101% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $ [BM]57,433 | ARS $ [BM]12,796 | + 349% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $ [BM]30,526 | ARS $ [BM]9,106 | + 235% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $ [BM]4,843 | ARS $ [BM]2,070 | + 134% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $ [BM]3,428 | ARS $ [BM]1,692 | + 103% | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $ [BM]56,651 | ARS $ [BM]24,446 | + 132% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $ [BM]17,984 | ARS $ [BM]6,484 | + 177% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $ [BM]554 | ARS $ [BM]233 | + 138% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $ [BM]497 | ARS $ [BM]180 | + 177% | |
Clothes | + 166% | |||
Clothes in Bandung (Indonesia) is 166% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $ [BM]7,126 | ARS $ [BM]1,624 | + 339% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $ [BM]4,668 | ARS $ [BM]1,895 | + 146% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $ [BM]11,994 | ARS $ [BM]4,655 | + 158% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $ [BM]7,141 | ARS $ [BM]4,313 | + 66% | |
Transportation | + 304% | |||
Transportation in Bandung (Indonesia) is 304% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $ [BM]5,985,129 | ARS $ [BM]624,384 | + 859% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $ [BM]93 | ARS $ [BM]46 | + 101% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $ [BM]4,033 | ARS $ [BM]1,353 | + 198% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $ [BM]650 | ARS $ [BM]657 | - 1% | |
Personal Care | + 66% | |||
Personal Care in Bandung (Indonesia) is 66% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $ [BM]309 | ARS $ [BM]175 | + 76% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $ [BM]507 | ARS $ [BM]401 | + 26% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $ [BM]1,557 | ARS $ [BM]947 | + 64% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $ [BM]459 | ARS $ [BM]138 | + 233% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $ [BM]202 | ARS $ [BM]137 | + 47% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $ [BM]269 | ARS $ [BM]198 | + 36% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $ [BM]162 | ARS $ [BM]72 | + 125% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $ [BM]115 | ARS $ [BM]82 | + 39% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $ [BM]651 | ARS $ [BM]327 | + 99% | |
Entertainment | + 120% | |||
Entertainment in Bandung (Indonesia) is 120% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $ [BM]1,643 | ARS $ [BM]720 | + 128% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $ [BM]994 | ARS $ [BM]521 | + 91% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $ [BM]3,237 | ARS $ [BM]1,500 | + 116% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $ [BM]4,700 | ARS $ [BM]1,388 | + 239% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $ [BM]853 | ARS $ [BM]344 | + 148% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $ [BM]430 | ARS $ [BM]170 | + 153% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $ [BM]431 | ARS $ [BM]118 | + 266% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $ [BM]77,896 | ARS $ [BM]51,130 | + 52% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $ [BM]17 | ARS $ [BM]5.00 | + 239% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $ [BM]4,117 | ARS $ [BM]1,708 | + 141% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $ [BM]264 | ARS $ [BM]259 | + 2% | |
TOTAL | + 191% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Bandung (Indonesia) is 191% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina)
For example, you would need at least ARS $171,543 (Rp 27,368,791) in Bandung to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ARS $59,000 in San Juan.
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