Cost of living in Padang (Indonesia) is 25% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan)
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Food | - 39% | |||
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Food in Padang (Indonesia) is 39% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
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Padang | Zarqa | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 31,780 (Dinar 1.440) | Dinar 4.014 | - 64% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 29,237 (Dinar 1.325) | Dinar 4.007 | - 67% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 20,500 (Dinar 0.929) | Dinar 2.654 | - 65% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 12,250 (Dinar 0.555) | Dinar 1.000 | - 44% | |
12 eggs, large | Rp 18,305 (Dinar 0.829) | Dinar 1.386 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 9,667 (Dinar 0.438) | Dinar 0.552 | - 21% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 22,500 (Dinar 1.019) | Dinar 3.365 | - 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 26,000 (Dinar 1.178) | Dinar 1.148 | + 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 16,500 (Dinar 0.748) | Dinar 1.139 | - 34% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 17,500 (Dinar 0.793) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 50,000 (Dinar 2.265) | Dinar 10 | - 77% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 20,333 (Dinar 0.921) | Dinar 1.000 | - 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 30,000 (Dinar 1.359) | Dinar 1.000 | + 36% | |
Housing | + 4% | |||
Housing in Padang (Indonesia) is about the same as in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
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Padang | Zarqa | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 10,189,800 (Dinar 462) | Dinar 701 | - 34% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 11,923,100 (Dinar 540) | Dinar 233 | + 132% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 266,667 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 60 | - 80% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 15,000,000 (Dinar 680) | Dinar 470 | + 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 12,000,000 (Dinar 544) | Dinar 226 | + 141% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 200,000 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 30 | - 70% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 250,000 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 16 | - 29% | |
40” flat screen tv | Rp 4,000,000 (Dinar 181) | Dinar 231 | - 22% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 2,500,000 (Dinar 113) | Dinar 103 | + 10% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 40,000 (Dinar 1.812) | Dinar 8 | - 77% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Dinar 15 | - | |
Clothes | - 37% | |||
Clothes in Padang (Indonesia) is 37% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
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Padang | Zarqa | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 675,000 (Dinar 31) | Dinar 50 | - 38% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 350,000 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 20 | - 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 450,000 (Dinar 20) | Dinar 60 | - 66% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 350,000 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 35 | - 55% | |
Transportation | - 47% | |||
Transportation in Padang (Indonesia) is 47% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
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Padang | Zarqa | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 200,000,000 (Dinar 9,061) | Dinar 7,518 | + 21% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 6,675 (Dinar 0.302) | Dinar 0.750 | - 60% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 290,000 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 33 | - 61% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 35% | |||
Personal Care in Padang (Indonesia) is 35% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
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Padang | Zarqa | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Dinar 2.500 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Dinar 5.219 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Dinar 10 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 35,000 (Dinar 1.586) | Dinar 3.000 | - 47% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 12,500 (Dinar 0.566) | Dinar 3.125 | - 82% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 35,000 (Dinar 1.586) | Dinar 2.741 | - 42% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 9,000 (Dinar 0.408) | Dinar 0.916 | - 55% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Rp 9,667 (Dinar 0.438) | Dinar 2.000 | - 78% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 37,500 (Dinar 1.699) | Dinar 4.445 | - 62% | |
Entertainment | + 4% | |||
Entertainment in Padang (Indonesia) is about the same as in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
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Padang | Zarqa | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 135,003 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 6.000 | + 2% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Rp 65,189 (Dinar 2.954) | Dinar 14 | - 79% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 247,742 (Dinar 11) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 440,952 (Dinar 20) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 78,193 (Dinar 3.543) | Dinar 2.000 | + 77% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 39,385 (Dinar 1.784) | Dinar 1.000 | + 78% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 31,750 (Dinar 1.439) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 10,000,000 (Dinar 453) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,700 (Dinar 0.077) | Dinar 0.030 | + 157% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 332,766 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 15 | + 1% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 30,367 (Dinar 1.376) | Dinar 2.148 | - 36% | |
TOTAL | - 25% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 09, 2024.
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