- Cost of Living
- Indonesia
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Indonesia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 1% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 64,060 (Taka 368) | Taka 329 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Rp 50,221 (Taka 288) | Taka 426 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 31,397 (Taka 180) | Taka 173 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 18,967 (Taka 109) | Taka 73 | + 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 22,704 (Taka 130) | Taka 98 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 15,321 (Taka 88) | Taka 58 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 67,443 (Taka 387) | Taka 368 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 37,831 (Taka 217) | Taka 147 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 18,389 (Taka 106) | Taka 24 | + 337% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 32,050 (Taka 184) | Taka 342 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 363,342 (Taka 2,087) | Taka 2,486 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Rp 19,021 (Taka 109) | Taka 101 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 15,904 (Taka 91) | Taka 46 | + 97% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 10% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 11,979,100 (Taka 68,794) | Taka 42,612 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Rp 8,842,230 (Taka 50,780) | Taka 34,991 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 899,203 (Taka 5,164) | Taka 3,724 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 8,255,600 (Taka 47,411) | Taka 42,959 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Rp 4,645,870 (Taka 26,680) | Taka 25,756 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Rp 630,805 (Taka 3,623) | Taka 3,716 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Rp 244,903 (Taka 1,406) | Taka 2,062 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Rp 4,604,060 (Taka 26,440) | Taka 43,935 | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,766,010 (Taka 10,142) | Taka 14,666 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 60,823 (Taka 349) | Taka 291 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 59,495 (Taka 342) | Taka 545 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 7% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Rp 612,994 (Taka 3,520) | Taka 2,103 | + 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Rp 416,812 (Taka 2,394) | Taka 2,596 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 974,726 (Taka 5,598) | Taka 4,703 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 821,580 (Taka 4,718) | Taka 4,026 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 18% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 470,268,000 (Taka 2,700,674) | Taka 3,281,160 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 8,713 (Taka 50) | Taka 92 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 376,741 (Taka 2,164) | Taka 2,448 | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 21% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 25,888 (Taka 149) | Taka 297 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 86,121 (Taka 495) | Taka 476 | + 4% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 362,813 (Taka 2,084) | Taka 1,238 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Rp 45,322 (Taka 260) | Taka 370 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 23,501 (Taka 135) | Taka 304 | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 33,880 (Taka 195) | Taka 360 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 15,234 (Taka 87) | Taka 87 | + 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 13,078 (Taka 75) | Taka 110 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 92,813 (Taka 533) | Taka 320 | + 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 13% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 207,987 (Taka 1,194) | Taka 1,533 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 98,924 (Taka 568) | Taka 787 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 390,835 (Taka 2,245) | Taka 3,706 | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 480,517 (Taka 2,760) | Taka 2,759 | + 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 125,911 (Taka 723) | Taka 1,315 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 46,550 (Taka 267) | Taka 332 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 57,305 (Taka 329) | Taka 547 | - 40% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Rp 8,006,060 (Taka 45,978) | Taka 35,756 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,764 (Taka 10) | Taka 14 | - 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 536,205 (Taka 3,079) | Taka 2,557 | + 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Rp 24,432 (Taka 140) | Taka 229 | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,050 prices entered by 677 different people.
Cost of living in Indonesia is 7% cheaper than in Bangladesh
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