Cost of living in Indonesia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 20% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Indonesia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 67,167 (Taka 504) | Taka 253 | + 99% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 61,090 (Taka 459) | Taka 518 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 32,593 (Taka 245) | Taka 234 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 25,633 (Taka 192) | Taka 91 | + 112% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 31,337 (Taka 235) | Taka 150 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 12,592 (Taka 95) | Taka 78 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 72,901 (Taka 547) | Taka 476 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 45,403 (Taka 341) | Taka 307 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 22,376 (Taka 168) | Taka 56 | + 201% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 32,966 (Taka 248) | Taka 407 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 344,694 (Taka 2,588) | Taka 1,613 | + 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 18,943 (Taka 142) | Taka 136 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 15,178 (Taka 114) | Taka 72 | + 58% | |
| Housing | + 93% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 93% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Indonesia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 20,348,700 (Taka 152,808) | Taka 40,565 | + 277% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 11,729,200 (Taka 88,080) | Taka 22,239 | + 296% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 1,724,710 (Taka 12,952) | Taka 4,221 | + 207% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 7,387,200 (Taka 55,474) | Taka 50,272 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 4,597,950 (Taka 34,528) | Taka 31,111 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 1,423,880 (Taka 10,693) | Taka 5,000 | + 114% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 378,883 (Taka 2,845) | Taka 1,266 | + 125% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 3,205,730 (Taka 24,073) | Taka 49,805 | - 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,931,010 (Taka 14,501) | Taka 15,000 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 91,402 (Taka 686) | Taka 568 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 83,441 (Taka 627) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 75% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 75% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Indonesia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 651,126 (Taka 4,890) | Taka 2,505 | + 95% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 458,661 (Taka 3,444) | Taka 2,407 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,449,070 (Taka 10,882) | Taka 5,268 | + 107% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,296,520 (Taka 9,736) | Taka 4,284 | + 127% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 21% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Indonesia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 504,781,000 (Taka 3,790,641) | Taka 3,757,380 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 12,092 (Taka 91) | Taka 110 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 535,183 (Taka 4,019) | Taka 2,433 | + 65% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Indonesia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 22,456 (Taka 169) | Taka 250 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 96,147 (Taka 722) | Taka 308 | + 135% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 264,826 (Taka 1,989) | Taka 1,500 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 66,604 (Taka 500) | Taka 360 | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 26,592 (Taka 200) | Taka 191 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 33,023 (Taka 248) | Taka 794 | - 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 27,953 (Taka 210) | Taka 158 | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 21,349 (Taka 160) | Taka 200 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 84,361 (Taka 634) | Taka 205 | + 209% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Indonesia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 261,890 (Taka 1,967) | Taka 1,513 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 96,262 (Taka 723) | Taka 1,024 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 496,791 (Taka 3,731) | Taka 3,000 | + 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 397,663 (Taka 2,986) | Taka 3,597 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 149,637 (Taka 1,124) | Taka 1,519 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 38,785 (Taka 291) | Taka 253 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 50,891 (Taka 382) | Taka 606 | - 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 6,922,760 (Taka 51,986) | Taka 35,756 | + 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 2,388 (Taka 18) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 433,566 (Taka 3,256) | Taka 2,307 | + 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 46,882 (Taka 352) | Taka 331 | + 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 13, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 690 prices entered by 254 different people.
Cost of living in Indonesia is 32% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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