Cost of living in Indonesia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 10% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Indonesia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 61,205 (Taka 362) | Taka 532 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 50,520 (Taka 299) | Taka 488 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 29,046 (Taka 172) | Taka 263 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 20,601 (Taka 122) | Taka 98 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 23,048 (Taka 136) | Taka 134 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 14,630 (Taka 86) | Taka 96 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 66,405 (Taka 392) | Taka 329 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 43,134 (Taka 255) | Taka 203 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 18,263 (Taka 108) | Taka 27 | + 293% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 34,771 (Taka 205) | Taka 530 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 406,659 (Taka 2,403) | Taka 1,346 | + 79% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 17,291 (Taka 102) | Taka 112 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 16,247 (Taka 96) | Taka 58 | + 66% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 22% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Indonesia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 11,852,300 (Taka 70,039) | Taka 43,087 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 6,870,050 (Taka 40,598) | Taka 21,416 | + 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 801,210 (Taka 4,735) | Taka 4,489 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 6,489,080 (Taka 38,346) | Taka 37,342 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 3,134,800 (Taka 18,525) | Taka 20,129 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 505,106 (Taka 2,985) | Taka 3,105 | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 237,062 (Taka 1,401) | Taka 947 | + 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 3,563,720 (Taka 21,059) | Taka 36,542 | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,234,820 (Taka 7,297) | Taka 16,205 | - 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 57,323 (Taka 339) | Taka 369 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 95,242 (Taka 563) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 5% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Indonesia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 648,513 (Taka 3,832) | Taka 2,612 | + 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 480,172 (Taka 2,838) | Taka 3,117 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,195,760 (Taka 7,066) | Taka 9,947 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,102,700 (Taka 6,516) | Taka 6,827 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 6% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Indonesia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 458,595,000 (Taka 2,710,001) | Taka 2,773,830 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 8,601 (Taka 51) | Taka 91 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 419,026 (Taka 2,476) | Taka 1,696 | + 46% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 45% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Indonesia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 22,598 (Taka 134) | Taka 296 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 89,583 (Taka 529) | Taka 1,395 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 204,790 (Taka 1,210) | Taka 1,191 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 108,192 (Taka 639) | Taka 498 | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 22,334 (Taka 132) | Taka 208 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 30,094 (Taka 178) | Taka 690 | - 74% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 22,886 (Taka 135) | Taka 173 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 11,284 (Taka 67) | Taka 229 | - 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 59,008 (Taka 349) | Taka 304 | + 15% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 25% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Indonesia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 261,585 (Taka 1,546) | Taka 1,410 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 99,216 (Taka 586) | Taka 885 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 251,127 (Taka 1,484) | Taka 1,939 | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 573,242 (Taka 3,387) | Taka 3,617 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 159,890 (Taka 945) | Taka 1,328 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 37,239 (Taka 220) | Taka 393 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 65,361 (Taka 386) | Taka 594 | - 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 10,724,300 (Taka 63,374) | Taka 35,756 | + 77% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,849 (Taka 11) | Taka 2.19 | + 398% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 509,555 (Taka 3,011) | Taka 1,057 | + 185% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 32,683 (Taka 193) | Taka 268 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,030 prices entered by 272 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Indonesia is about the same as in Bangladesh
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