Cost of living in Bandung, Indonesia vs Southampton, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bandung (Indonesia) is 50% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 44,704 (£2.24) | £10 | - 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 43,266 (£2.17) | £6 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 23,882 (£1.20) | £3.36 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 17,836 (£0.90) | £1.01 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 21,315 (£1.07) | £2.86 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 10,176 (£0.51) | £1.28 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 49,695 (£2.50) | £5.47 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 34,908 (£1.75) | £1.94 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 18,296 (£0.92) | £0.85 | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 30,983 (£1.56) | £1.71 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 201,657 (£10) | £8 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 18,678 (£0.94) | £1.78 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 13,911 (£0.70) | £0.90 | - 23% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Bandung (Indonesia) is 72% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 7,850,220 (£394) | £1,801 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 4,307,750 (£216) | £1,197 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 597,114 (£30) | £138 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 5,141,720 (£258) | £981 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 2,732,840 (£137) | £609 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 433,591 (£22) | £131 | - 83% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 306,927 (£15) | £17 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 5,071,680 (£255) | £331 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,610,020 (£81) | £66 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 49,572 (£2.49) | £5.73 | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 44,525 (£2.24) | £11 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Bandung (Indonesia) is 41% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 637,976 (£32) | £81 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 417,861 (£21) | £29 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,073,810 (£54) | £67 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 639,336 (£32) | £63 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Bandung (Indonesia) is 42% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 535,821,000 (£26,904) | £17,216 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 8,290 (£0.42) | £1.21 | - 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 361,088 (£18) | £52 | - 65% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Rp 58,221 (£2.92) | £13 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 71% | |||
| Personal Care in Bandung (Indonesia) is 71% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 27,653 (£1.39) | £3.90 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 45,381 (£2.28) | £7 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 139,412 (£7) | £80 | - 91% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 41,119 (£2.06) | £3.07 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 18,051 (£0.91) | £1.41 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 24,094 (£1.21) | £3.30 | - 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 14,470 (£0.73) | £1.51 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 10,272 (£0.52) | £1.20 | - 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 58,267 (£2.93) | £12 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Bandung (Indonesia) is 58% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 147,107 (£7) | £32 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 88,966 (£4.47) | £23 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 289,755 (£15) | £89 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 420,810 (£21) | £51 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 76,337 (£3.83) | £7 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 38,484 (£1.93) | £3.62 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 38,602 (£1.94) | £4.40 | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 6,973,640 (£350) | £401 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,519 (£0.08) | £0.17 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 368,539 (£19) | £27 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 23,674 (£1.19) | £9 | - 87% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 78 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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