Cost of living in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 22% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil)
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| Food in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 46% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Jakarta (Indonesia) | Santo André (Brazil) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| Rp 50,094 (R$ 19) | R$ 27 | 29% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| Rp 49,955 (R$ 19) | R$ 28 | 33% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| Rp 37,173 (R$ 14) | R$ 8 | 88% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| Rp 21,264 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.23 | 150% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| Rp 29,085 (R$ 11) | R$ 9 | 16% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| Rp 17,336 (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | 4% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| Rp 60,121 (R$ 23) | R$ 15 | 51% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| Rp 38,570 (R$ 15) | R$ 7 | 111% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| Rp 20,081 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.65 | 64% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| Rp 37,255 (R$ 14) | R$ 4.75 | 198% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| Rp 363,507 (R$ 138) | R$ 36 | 281% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| Rp 17,088 (R$ 6) | R$ 7 | 7% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| Rp 16,105 (R$ 6) | R$ 3.21 | 90% |
| Housing in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 84% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||
| Jakarta (Indonesia) | Santo André (Brazil) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Rp 18,076,900 (R$ 6,868) | R$ 2,196 | 213% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| Rp 10,712,800 (R$ 4,070) | R$ 1,615 | 152% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| Rp 1,862,190 (R$ 708) | R$ 473 | 50% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Rp 7,163,900 (R$ 2,722) | R$ 2,053 | 33% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| Rp 4,478,790 (R$ 1,702) | R$ 1,133 | 50% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| Rp 1,082,100 (R$ 411) | R$ 248 | 66% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| Rp 272,470 (R$ 104) | R$ 85 | 22% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| Rp 4,053,770 (R$ 1,540) | R$ 1,944 | 21% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Rp 1,643,070 (R$ 624) | R$ 419 | 49% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| Rp 69,799 (R$ 27) | R$ 23 | 17% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| Rp 75,146 (R$ 29) | R$ 17 | 67% |
| Clothes in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 22% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||
| Jakarta (Indonesia) | Santo André (Brazil) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| Rp 708,900 (R$ 269) | R$ 172 | 57% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| Rp 441,662 (R$ 168) | R$ 169 | 1% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Rp 1,133,410 (R$ 431) | R$ 289 | 49% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| Rp 1,114,560 (R$ 423) | R$ 234 | 81% |
| Transportation in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 16% cheaper than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||
| Jakarta (Indonesia) | Santo André (Brazil) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| Rp 483,759,000 (R$ 183,795) | R$ 76,119 | 141% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| Rp 8,869 (R$ 3.37) | R$ 4.01 | 16% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| Rp 200,000 (R$ 76) | R$ 224 | 66% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| Rp 48,806 (R$ 19) | R$ 47 | 61% |
| Personal Care in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 8% cheaper than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||
| Jakarta (Indonesia) | Santo André (Brazil) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Rp 38,529 (R$ 15) | R$ 13 | 12% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| Rp 110,678 (R$ 42) | R$ 55 | 24% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| Rp 355,020 (R$ 135) | R$ 184 | 27% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| Rp 40,123 (R$ 15) | R$ 17 | 10% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| Rp 22,911 (R$ 9) | R$ 12 | 26% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| Rp 48,042 (R$ 18) | R$ 15 | 23% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| Rp 19,574 (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | 18% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| Rp 19,680 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.43 | 118% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| Rp 85,507 (R$ 32) | R$ 27 | 21% |
| Entertainment in Jakarta (Indonesia) is about the same as in Santo André (Brazil) | ||
| Jakarta (Indonesia) | Santo André (Brazil) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| Rp 254,301 (R$ 97) | R$ 121 | 20% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| Rp 105,339 (R$ 40) | R$ 59 | 32% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| Rp 1,093,400 (R$ 415) | R$ 195 | 113% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| Rp 340,400 (R$ 129) | R$ 168 | 23% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| Rp 147,295 (R$ 56) | R$ 25 | 127% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| Rp 33,803 (R$ 13) | R$ 9 | 36% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| Rp 46,940 (R$ 18) | R$ 11 | 70% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| Rp 7,399,760 (R$ 2,811) | R$ 3,354 | 16% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| Rp 1,835 (R$ 0.70) | R$ 1.25 | 44% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| Rp 777,971 (R$ 296) | R$ 107 | 175% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| Rp 26,066 (R$ 10) | R$ 10 | 0% |
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For example, you would need at least R$ 8,673 (Rp 22,828,133) in Jakarta to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 7,100 in Santo André.