Cost of living in Indonesia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 26% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Indonesia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 43,488 (Taka 337) | Taka 270 | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 59,390 (Taka 460) | Taka 530 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 31,759 (Taka 246) | Taka 216 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 23,528 (Taka 182) | Taka 90 | + 103% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 30,336 (Taka 235) | Taka 143 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 16,297 (Taka 126) | Taka 87 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 85,378 (Taka 661) | Taka 475 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 49,699 (Taka 385) | Taka 301 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 18,198 (Taka 141) | Taka 55 | + 155% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 34,828 (Taka 270) | Taka 427 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 346,370 (Taka 2,682) | Taka 1,447 | + 85% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 19,569 (Taka 152) | Taka 137 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 19,984 (Taka 155) | Taka 73 | + 111% | |
| Housing | + 73% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 73% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Indonesia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 22,132,400 (Taka 171,387) | Taka 39,784 | + 331% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 12,062,800 (Taka 93,411) | Taka 22,029 | + 324% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 2,028,600 (Taka 15,709) | Taka 3,945 | + 298% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 7,964,830 (Taka 61,677) | Taka 75,922 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 4,666,280 (Taka 36,134) | Taka 37,731 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 1,423,880 (Taka 11,026) | Taka 10,000 | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 378,883 (Taka 2,934) | Taka 1,373 | + 114% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 3,847,970 (Taka 29,798) | Taka 46,509 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,931,010 (Taka 14,953) | Taka 20,820 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 55,394 (Taka 429) | Taka 533 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 87,128 (Taka 675) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 97% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 97% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Indonesia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 789,983 (Taka 6,117) | Taka 2,114 | + 189% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 508,463 (Taka 3,937) | Taka 2,450 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,331,530 (Taka 10,311) | Taka 4,870 | + 112% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,331,210 (Taka 10,309) | Taka 4,397 | + 134% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 12% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Indonesia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 535,406,000 (Taka 4,146,030) | Taka 3,757,380 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 12,221 (Taka 95) | Taka 120 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 199,904 (Taka 1,548) | Taka 2,408 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 25% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Indonesia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 22,456 (Taka 174) | Taka 836 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 96,147 (Taka 745) | Taka 682 | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 326,191 (Taka 2,526) | Taka 1,500 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 66,604 (Taka 516) | Taka 360 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 26,592 (Taka 206) | Taka 411 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 33,023 (Taka 256) | Taka 625 | - 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 27,953 (Taka 216) | Taka 102 | + 113% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 11,693 (Taka 91) | Taka 129 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 82,004 (Taka 635) | Taka 380 | + 67% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 6% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Indonesia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 245,575 (Taka 1,902) | Taka 1,745 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 104,570 (Taka 810) | Taka 1,011 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 496,791 (Taka 3,847) | Taka 3,122 | + 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 363,253 (Taka 2,813) | Taka 3,851 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 149,637 (Taka 1,159) | Taka 1,519 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 38,584 (Taka 299) | Taka 291 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 50,891 (Taka 394) | Taka 527 | - 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 9,204,710 (Taka 71,279) | Taka 35,756 | + 99% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 3,584 (Taka 28) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 463,013 (Taka 3,585) | Taka 2,864 | + 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 40,054 (Taka 310) | Taka 331 | - 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 13, 2024.
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Cost of living in Indonesia is 20% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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