- Cost of Living
- Indonesia
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Indonesia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 9% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 64,340 (Taka 375) | Taka 331 | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Rp 49,369 (Taka 287) | Taka 403 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 27,749 (Taka 162) | Taka 155 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 19,366 (Taka 113) | Taka 74 | + 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 26,280 (Taka 153) | Taka 97 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 13,159 (Taka 77) | Taka 62 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 58,741 (Taka 342) | Taka 357 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 34,445 (Taka 200) | Taka 146 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 16,331 (Taka 95) | Taka 23 | + 316% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 31,183 (Taka 182) | Taka 272 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 350,688 (Taka 2,041) | Taka 2,494 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Rp 20,434 (Taka 119) | Taka 99 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 17,500 (Taka 102) | Taka 43 | + 139% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 12% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 11,751,400 (Taka 68,401) | Taka 45,423 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Rp 8,064,920 (Taka 46,943) | Taka 31,870 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 989,111 (Taka 5,757) | Taka 5,137 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 7,991,320 (Taka 46,515) | Taka 39,799 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Rp 4,734,520 (Taka 27,558) | Taka 22,406 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Rp 731,905 (Taka 4,260) | Taka 4,134 | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Rp 295,762 (Taka 1,722) | Taka 2,043 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Rp 4,527,030 (Taka 26,350) | Taka 42,307 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,710,320 (Taka 9,955) | Taka 17,132 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 49,451 (Taka 288) | Taka 291 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 49,438 (Taka 288) | Taka 518 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 19% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Rp 579,095 (Taka 3,371) | Taka 2,102 | + 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Rp 401,730 (Taka 2,338) | Taka 2,289 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,010,680 (Taka 5,883) | Taka 4,310 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,001,470 (Taka 5,829) | Taka 3,718 | + 57% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 11% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 447,987,000 (Taka 2,607,569) | Taka 2,759,450 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 8,785 (Taka 51) | Taka 93 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 318,830 (Taka 1,856) | Taka 1,857 | - 0% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 18% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 18,285 (Taka 106) | Taka 249 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 73,114 (Taka 426) | Taka 376 | + 13% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 346,655 (Taka 2,018) | Taka 1,340 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Rp 35,210 (Taka 205) | Taka 319 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 20,752 (Taka 121) | Taka 268 | - 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 31,100 (Taka 181) | Taka 300 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 12,324 (Taka 72) | Taka 84 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 12,609 (Taka 73) | Taka 105 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 95,162 (Taka 554) | Taka 335 | + 65% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 3% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 213,406 (Taka 1,242) | Taka 977 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 96,854 (Taka 564) | Taka 753 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 384,079 (Taka 2,236) | Taka 2,781 | - 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 488,104 (Taka 2,841) | Taka 2,331 | + 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 131,595 (Taka 766) | Taka 660 | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 48,818 (Taka 284) | Taka 283 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 59,752 (Taka 348) | Taka 524 | - 34% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Rp 8,265,020 (Taka 48,108) | Taka 35,756 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,530 (Taka 9) | Taka 11 | - 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 576,215 (Taka 3,354) | Taka 2,853 | + 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Rp 23,129 (Taka 135) | Taka 234 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00582
BDT
/
IDR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,174 prices entered by 682 different people.
Cost of living in Indonesia is about the same as in Bangladesh
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