- Cost of Living
- Indonesia
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Indonesia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 6% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 70,235 (Taka 388) | Taka 308 | + 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Rp 50,972 (Taka 282) | Taka 405 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 30,634 (Taka 169) | Taka 163 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 19,310 (Taka 107) | Taka 74 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 25,023 (Taka 138) | Taka 95 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 17,238 (Taka 95) | Taka 63 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 65,809 (Taka 364) | Taka 355 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 37,523 (Taka 207) | Taka 148 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 18,766 (Taka 104) | Taka 23 | + 351% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 33,391 (Taka 185) | Taka 291 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 369,108 (Taka 2,041) | Taka 2,612 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Rp 19,310 (Taka 107) | Taka 100 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 16,685 (Taka 92) | Taka 44 | + 109% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 18% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 13,792,600 (Taka 76,253) | Taka 43,719 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Rp 10,402,000 (Taka 57,508) | Taka 34,054 | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 922,938 (Taka 5,103) | Taka 4,177 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 8,796,370 (Taka 48,631) | Taka 38,799 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Rp 5,361,980 (Taka 29,644) | Taka 22,824 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Rp 619,830 (Taka 3,427) | Taka 3,503 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Rp 294,182 (Taka 1,626) | Taka 2,172 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Rp 4,902,980 (Taka 27,106) | Taka 42,973 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,847,200 (Taka 10,212) | Taka 17,650 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 58,548 (Taka 324) | Taka 297 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 53,383 (Taka 295) | Taka 606 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 11% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Rp 617,493 (Taka 3,414) | Taka 2,280 | + 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Rp 407,380 (Taka 2,252) | Taka 2,295 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 988,244 (Taka 5,464) | Taka 4,346 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 846,394 (Taka 4,679) | Taka 3,729 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 14% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 467,125,000 (Taka 2,582,520) | Taka 2,834,210 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 8,830 (Taka 49) | Taka 92 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 375,503 (Taka 2,076) | Taka 2,277 | - 9% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 20% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 24,998 (Taka 138) | Taka 283 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 88,999 (Taka 492) | Taka 504 | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 343,185 (Taka 1,897) | Taka 1,238 | + 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Rp 39,884 (Taka 220) | Taka 370 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 23,773 (Taka 131) | Taka 295 | - 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 34,089 (Taka 188) | Taka 324 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 14,372 (Taka 79) | Taka 88 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 14,079 (Taka 78) | Taka 113 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 97,830 (Taka 541) | Taka 295 | + 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 39% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 216,537 (Taka 1,197) | Taka 1,495 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 99,336 (Taka 549) | Taka 720 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 395,511 (Taka 2,187) | Taka 2,663 | - 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 509,444 (Taka 2,816) | Taka 4,974 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 136,317 (Taka 754) | Taka 1,213 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 46,316 (Taka 256) | Taka 292 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 58,155 (Taka 322) | Taka 545 | - 41% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Rp 8,272,740 (Taka 45,736) | Taka 35,756 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,508 (Taka 8) | Taka 43 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 579,080 (Taka 3,201) | Taka 2,727 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Rp 24,297 (Taka 134) | Taka 229 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00553
BDT
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IDR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,189 prices entered by 704 different people.
Cost of living in Indonesia is 9% cheaper than in Bangladesh
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