Cost of living in Bengkulu, Indonesia vs Southampton, United Kingdom
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Food | - 58% | |||
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Food in Bengkulu (Indonesia) is 58% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 27,280 (£1.37) | £10 | - 87% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 41,158 (£2.06) | £6 | - 67% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 13,587 (£0.68) | £3.36 | - 80% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 16,703 (£0.84) | £1.01 | - 17% | |
12 eggs, large | Rp 21,884 (£1.10) | £2.86 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 8,297 (£0.42) | £1.28 | - 67% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 123,632 (£6) | £5.47 | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 30,108 (£1.51) | £1.94 | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 20,108 (£1.01) | £0.85 | + 19% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 24,038 (£1.21) | £1.71 | - 29% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 144,632 (£7) | £8 | - 10% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 16,000 (£0.80) | £1.78 | - 55% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 9,413 (£0.47) | £0.90 | - 48% | |
Housing | - 83% | |||
Housing in Bengkulu (Indonesia) is 83% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 2,495,000 (£125) | £1,801 | - 93% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 3,100,000 (£156) | £1,197 | - 87% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 352,287 (£18) | £138 | - 87% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 2,000,000 (£100) | £981 | - 90% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 1,658,680 (£83) | £609 | - 86% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 234,053 (£12) | £131 | - 91% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 332,237 (£17) | £17 | - 3% | |
40” flat screen tv | Rp 3,413,160 (£171) | £331 | - 48% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,282,630 (£64) | £66 | - 2% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 24,892 (£1.25) | £5.73 | - 78% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 20,000 (£1.00) | £11 | - 90% | |
Clothes | - 10% | |||
Clothes in Bengkulu (Indonesia) is 10% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 1,423,950 (£71) | £81 | - 12% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 632,237 (£32) | £29 | + 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 752,895 (£38) | £67 | - 44% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 493,132 (£25) | £63 | - 61% | |
Transportation | - 34% | |||
Transportation in Bengkulu (Indonesia) is 34% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 731,000,000 (£36,669) | £17,216 | + 113% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 7,764 (£0.39) | £1.21 | - 68% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 300,000 (£15) | £52 | - 71% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Rp 95,413 (£4.79) | £13 | - 64% | |
Personal Care | - 70% | |||
Personal Care in Bengkulu (Indonesia) is 70% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 16,124 (£0.81) | £3.90 | - 79% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 24,711 (£1.24) | £7 | - 81% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 83,513 (£4.19) | £80 | - 95% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 15,000 (£0.75) | £3.07 | - 76% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 26,018 (£1.31) | £1.41 | - 8% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 16,837 (£0.84) | £3.30 | - 74% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 12,355 (£0.62) | £1.51 | - 59% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Rp 7,645 (£0.38) | £1.20 | - 68% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | £12 | - | |
Entertainment | - 60% | |||
Entertainment in Bengkulu (Indonesia) is 60% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 90,579 (£4.54) | £32 | - 86% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Rp 75,290 (£3.78) | £23 | - 84% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 110,000 (£5.52) | £89 | - 94% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 190,000 (£10) | £51 | - 81% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 50,000 (£2.51) | £7 | - 62% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 10,000 (£0.50) | £3.62 | - 86% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 30,000 (£1.50) | £4.40 | - 66% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | £401 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | £0.17 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 300,000 (£15) | £27 | - 45% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 21,768 (£1.09) | £9 | - 88% | |
TOTAL | - 59% |

These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in Bengkulu (Indonesia) is 59% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £5,000 in Southampton you would need to make just about £2,045 (Rp 40,763,820) in Bengkulu.
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