- Cost of Living
- Indonesia
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Indonesia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 12% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 64,402 (Taka 387) | Taka 350 | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Rp 49,055 (Taka 295) | Taka 414 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 27,840 (Taka 167) | Taka 155 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 20,066 (Taka 120) | Taka 74 | + 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 25,744 (Taka 155) | Taka 96 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 14,362 (Taka 86) | Taka 64 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 60,447 (Taka 363) | Taka 361 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 35,678 (Taka 214) | Taka 144 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 16,532 (Taka 99) | Taka 23 | + 330% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 31,153 (Taka 187) | Taka 271 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 332,228 (Taka 1,995) | Taka 2,529 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Rp 20,432 (Taka 123) | Taka 99 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 17,368 (Taka 104) | Taka 44 | + 135% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 24% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 12,721,900 (Taka 76,392) | Taka 42,704 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Rp 6,878,050 (Taka 41,301) | Taka 27,784 | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 1,127,070 (Taka 6,768) | Taka 4,738 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 7,501,570 (Taka 45,045) | Taka 38,238 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Rp 3,745,900 (Taka 22,493) | Taka 20,581 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Rp 804,674 (Taka 4,832) | Taka 3,783 | + 28% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Rp 309,121 (Taka 1,856) | Taka 2,042 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Rp 4,550,660 (Taka 27,326) | Taka 42,505 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,456,220 (Taka 8,744) | Taka 17,198 | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 47,842 (Taka 287) | Taka 303 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 49,043 (Taka 294) | Taka 299 | - 2% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 27% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Rp 576,226 (Taka 3,460) | Taka 2,108 | + 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Rp 421,836 (Taka 2,533) | Taka 2,247 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,038,790 (Taka 6,238) | Taka 4,398 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 959,108 (Taka 5,759) | Taka 3,649 | + 58% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 9% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 435,699,000 (Taka 2,616,276) | Taka 2,637,220 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 8,704 (Taka 52) | Taka 93 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 296,283 (Taka 1,779) | Taka 1,861 | - 4% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 22% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 18,983 (Taka 114) | Taka 222 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 70,398 (Taka 423) | Taka 342 | + 24% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 246,696 (Taka 1,481) | Taka 1,349 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Rp 38,033 (Taka 228) | Taka 431 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 21,080 (Taka 127) | Taka 255 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 29,310 (Taka 176) | Taka 296 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 11,113 (Taka 67) | Taka 82 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 12,691 (Taka 76) | Taka 103 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 86,703 (Taka 521) | Taka 337 | + 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 66% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 221,088 (Taka 1,328) | Taka 1,224 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 96,601 (Taka 580) | Taka 793 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 375,168 (Taka 2,253) | Taka 2,489 | - 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 446,858 (Taka 2,683) | Taka 2,793 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 127,617 (Taka 766) | Taka 868 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 48,956 (Taka 294) | Taka 268 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 61,339 (Taka 368) | Taka 543 | - 32% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Rp 8,142,400 (Taka 48,893) | Taka 35,756 | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,856 (Taka 11) | Taka 225 | - 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 559,051 (Taka 3,357) | Taka 3,212 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Rp 22,932 (Taka 138) | Taka 234 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,956 prices entered by 658 different people.
Cost of living in Indonesia is 22% cheaper than in Bangladesh
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