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 48,150 (Taka 286) | Taka 230 | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 54,894 (Taka 326) | Taka 376 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 30,099 (Taka 179) | Taka 184 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 20,570 (Taka 122) | Taka 79 | + 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 25,479 (Taka 152) | Taka 105 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 16,222 (Taka 96) | Taka 54 | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 59,701 (Taka 355) | Taka 526 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 37,956 (Taka 226) | Taka 159 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 19,374 (Taka 115) | Taka 28 | + 309% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 34,923 (Taka 208) | Taka 442 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 356,233 (Taka 2,118) | Taka 1,461 | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 19,537 (Taka 116) | Taka 102 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 19,724 (Taka 117) | Taka 45 | + 160% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 36% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 17,274,900 (Taka 102,726) | Taka 64,159 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 10,375,400 (Taka 61,698) | Taka 34,477 | + 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 1,245,580 (Taka 7,407) | Taka 4,050 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 6,604,130 (Taka 39,272) | Taka 39,073 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 3,901,590 (Taka 23,201) | Taka 22,885 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 813,523 (Taka 4,838) | Taka 4,140 | + 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 354,270 (Taka 2,107) | Taka 1,099 | + 92% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 4,471,440 (Taka 26,590) | Taka 37,254 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 2,299,770 (Taka 13,676) | Taka 15,000 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 60,481 (Taka 360) | Taka 411 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 67,068 (Taka 399) | Taka 621 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 34% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 655,630 (Taka 3,899) | Taka 1,987 | + 96% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 423,397 (Taka 2,518) | Taka 2,314 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,205,370 (Taka 7,168) | Taka 4,295 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,178,320 (Taka 7,007) | Taka 4,454 | + 57% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 13% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 479,902,000 (Taka 2,853,756) | Taka 3,080,790 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 8,988 (Taka 53) | Taka 94 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 237,123 (Taka 1,410) | Taka 1,477 | - 5% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 14% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 23,300 (Taka 139) | Taka 129 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 87,183 (Taka 518) | Taka 491 | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 254,843 (Taka 1,515) | Taka 1,039 | + 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 49,080 (Taka 292) | Taka 405 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 19,454 (Taka 116) | Taka 230 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 36,205 (Taka 215) | Taka 411 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 18,007 (Taka 107) | Taka 82 | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 11,130 (Taka 66) | Taka 100 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 86,706 (Taka 516) | Taka 240 | + 115% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 166,095 (Taka 988) | Taka 1,281 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 104,958 (Taka 624) | Taka 958 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 520,784 (Taka 3,097) | Taka 2,373 | + 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 388,033 (Taka 2,307) | Taka 2,103 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 111,803 (Taka 665) | Taka 1,179 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 35,619 (Taka 212) | Taka 284 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 47,498 (Taka 282) | Taka 638 | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 9,239,130 (Taka 54,941) | Taka 35,756 | + 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,799 (Taka 11) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 579,157 (Taka 3,444) | Taka 1,420 | + 143% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 28,887 (Taka 172) | Taka 258 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,849 prices entered by 336 different people.
Cost of living in Indonesia is 9% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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