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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 68,889 (Taka 415) | Taka 303 | + 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Rp 49,218 (Taka 296) | Taka 420 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 30,274 (Taka 182) | Taka 237 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 19,442 (Taka 117) | Taka 76 | + 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 23,198 (Taka 140) | Taka 106 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 15,178 (Taka 91) | Taka 59 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 70,887 (Taka 427) | Taka 355 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 40,336 (Taka 243) | Taka 154 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 20,381 (Taka 123) | Taka 25 | + 384% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 31,061 (Taka 187) | Taka 393 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 452,082 (Taka 2,721) | Taka 1,924 | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Rp 18,202 (Taka 110) | Taka 102 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 15,610 (Taka 94) | Taka 50 | + 88% | |
| Housing | + 41% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 41% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 15,003,400 (Taka 90,293) | Taka 39,704 | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Rp 8,496,820 (Taka 51,135) | Taka 34,418 | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 994,014 (Taka 5,982) | Taka 3,564 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 8,961,230 (Taka 53,930) | Taka 40,144 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Rp 5,263,430 (Taka 31,676) | Taka 22,336 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Rp 678,231 (Taka 4,082) | Taka 3,597 | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Rp 247,500 (Taka 1,489) | Taka 1,468 | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Rp 4,430,410 (Taka 26,663) | Taka 40,792 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,785,720 (Taka 10,747) | Taka 12,653 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 62,053 (Taka 373) | Taka 317 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 64,195 (Taka 386) | Taka 563 | - 31% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 41% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Rp 693,255 (Taka 4,172) | Taka 2,187 | + 91% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Rp 435,770 (Taka 2,623) | Taka 2,145 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 995,985 (Taka 5,994) | Taka 4,980 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,451,840 (Taka 8,737) | Taka 3,868 | + 126% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 5% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 495,764,000 (Taka 2,983,589) | Taka 2,393,140 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 9,223 (Taka 56) | Taka 87 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 414,327 (Taka 2,493) | Taka 3,138 | - 21% | |
| 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 30,248 (Taka 182) | Taka 272 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 91,743 (Taka 552) | Taka 579 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 388,150 (Taka 2,336) | Taka 1,088 | + 115% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Rp 43,144 (Taka 260) | Taka 319 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 23,875 (Taka 144) | Taka 319 | - 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 38,277 (Taka 230) | Taka 385 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 15,996 (Taka 96) | Taka 92 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 14,884 (Taka 90) | Taka 117 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 99,259 (Taka 597) | Taka 270 | + 121% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 21% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 217,146 (Taka 1,307) | Taka 1,216 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 99,435 (Taka 598) | Taka 736 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 964,594 (Taka 5,805) | Taka 2,511 | + 131% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 528,401 (Taka 3,180) | Taka 2,227 | + 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 120,406 (Taka 725) | Taka 1,143 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 48,425 (Taka 291) | Taka 322 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 60,307 (Taka 363) | Taka 420 | - 14% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Rp 7,952,530 (Taka 47,860) | Taka 35,756 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,651 (Taka 10) | Taka 13 | - 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 783,577 (Taka 4,716) | Taka 1,592 | + 196% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Rp 25,084 (Taka 151) | Taka 224 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,960 prices entered by 598 different people.
Cost of living in Indonesia is 13% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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