Cost of living in Bandung, Indonesia vs Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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Food | - 50% | |||
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Food in Bandung (Indonesia) is 50% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 44,704 (£2.24) | £10 | - 77% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 43,266 (£2.17) | £5.65 | - 62% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 23,882 (£1.20) | £4.17 | - 71% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 17,836 (£0.89) | £0.73 | + 23% | |
12 eggs, large | Rp 21,315 (£1.07) | £2.75 | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 10,176 (£0.51) | £1.92 | - 73% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 49,695 (£2.49) | £5.41 | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 34,908 (£1.75) | £1.89 | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 18,296 (£0.92) | £0.81 | + 13% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 30,983 (£1.55) | £2.16 | - 28% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 201,657 (£10) | £7 | + 36% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 18,678 (£0.94) | £1.92 | - 51% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 13,911 (£0.70) | £0.74 | - 6% | |
Housing | - 71% | |||
Housing in Bandung (Indonesia) is 71% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 7,850,220 (£393) | £1,367 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 4,307,750 (£216) | £832 | - 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 597,114 (£30) | £164 | - 82% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 5,141,720 (£258) | £1,029 | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 2,732,840 (£137) | £915 | - 85% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 433,591 (£22) | £156 | - 86% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 306,927 (£15) | £19 | - 21% | |
40” flat screen tv | Rp 5,071,680 (£254) | £340 | - 25% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,610,020 (£81) | £71 | + 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 49,572 (£2.48) | £5.36 | - 54% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 44,525 (£2.23) | £10 | - 77% | |
Clothes | - 32% | |||
Clothes in Bandung (Indonesia) is 32% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 637,976 (£32) | £49 | - 35% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 417,861 (£21) | £32 | - 35% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,073,810 (£54) | £54 | + 0% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 639,336 (£32) | £55 | - 41% | |
Transportation | - 50% | |||
Transportation in Bandung (Indonesia) is 50% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 535,821,000 (£26,841) | £22,837 | + 18% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 8,290 (£0.42) | £1.23 | - 66% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 361,088 (£18) | £59 | - 70% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Rp 58,221 (£2.92) | £13 | - 77% | |
Personal Care | - 71% | |||
Personal Care in Bandung (Indonesia) is 71% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 27,653 (£1.39) | £2.90 | - 52% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 45,381 (£2.27) | £9 | - 74% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 139,412 (£7) | £75 | - 91% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 41,119 (£2.06) | £2.74 | - 25% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 18,051 (£0.90) | £1.35 | - 33% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 24,094 (£1.21) | £2.57 | - 53% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 14,470 (£0.72) | £1.80 | - 60% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Rp 10,272 (£0.51) | £1.49 | - 65% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 58,267 (£2.92) | £11 | - 73% | |
Entertainment | - 56% | |||
Entertainment in Bandung (Indonesia) is 56% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 147,107 (£7) | £23 | - 68% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Rp 88,966 (£4.46) | £22 | - 80% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 289,755 (£15) | £100 | - 85% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 420,810 (£21) | £54 | - 61% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 76,337 (£3.82) | £8 | - 49% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 38,484 (£1.93) | £2.65 | - 27% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 38,602 (£1.93) | £3.79 | - 49% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 6,973,640 (£349) | £295 | + 19% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,519 (£0.08) | £0.20 | - 62% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 368,539 (£18) | £35 | - 48% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 23,674 (£1.19) | £9 | - 87% | |
TOTAL | - 58% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Bandung (Indonesia) is 58% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,700 in Southend-on-Sea you would need to make just about £1,567 (Rp 31,284,417) in Bandung.
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