Cost of living in Indonesia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 25% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Indonesia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 46,670 (Taka 333) | Taka 354 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 60,147 (Taka 429) | Taka 372 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 27,259 (Taka 194) | Taka 189 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 22,140 (Taka 158) | Taka 91 | + 74% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 29,420 (Taka 210) | Taka 156 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 18,202 (Taka 130) | Taka 83 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 65,816 (Taka 469) | Taka 697 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 44,338 (Taka 316) | Taka 209 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 23,243 (Taka 166) | Taka 37 | + 349% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 35,532 (Taka 253) | Taka 488 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 357,873 (Taka 2,552) | Taka 1,255 | + 103% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 21,944 (Taka 156) | Taka 130 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 20,736 (Taka 148) | Taka 57 | + 161% | |
| Housing | + 60% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 60% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Indonesia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 20,539,400 (Taka 146,476) | Taka 48,251 | + 204% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 10,735,200 (Taka 76,558) | Taka 35,702 | + 114% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 1,054,360 (Taka 7,519) | Taka 3,885 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 8,329,670 (Taka 59,403) | Taka 61,660 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 4,676,900 (Taka 33,353) | Taka 33,185 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 555,271 (Taka 3,960) | Taka 3,381 | + 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 405,895 (Taka 2,895) | Taka 945 | + 206% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 4,110,400 (Taka 29,313) | Taka 42,323 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,797,940 (Taka 12,822) | Taka 19,150 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 58,625 (Taka 418) | Taka 561 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 87,033 (Taka 621) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 27% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Indonesia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 746,172 (Taka 5,321) | Taka 2,028 | + 162% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 494,843 (Taka 3,529) | Taka 3,683 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,256,500 (Taka 8,961) | Taka 7,920 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,345,870 (Taka 9,598) | Taka 4,630 | + 107% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 32% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Indonesia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 553,625,000 (Taka 3,948,160) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 11,228 (Taka 80) | Taka 128 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 197,899 (Taka 1,411) | Taka 3,514 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 7% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Indonesia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 22,717 (Taka 162) | Taka 228 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 48,531 (Taka 346) | Taka 647 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 355,517 (Taka 2,535) | Taka 1,685 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 115,732 (Taka 825) | Taka 409 | + 102% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 23,036 (Taka 164) | Taka 325 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 32,995 (Taka 235) | Taka 468 | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 49,135 (Taka 350) | Taka 94 | + 275% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 17,984 (Taka 128) | Taka 172 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 87,591 (Taka 625) | Taka 640 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 39% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Indonesia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 194,090 (Taka 1,384) | Taka 1,598 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 120,586 (Taka 860) | Taka 896 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 3,533,850 (Taka 25,202) | Taka 1,777 | + 1318% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 419,806 (Taka 2,994) | Taka 3,233 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 119,009 (Taka 849) | Taka 999 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 37,625 (Taka 268) | Taka 266 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 44,445 (Taka 317) | Taka 486 | - 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 11,422,800 (Taka 81,461) | Taka 35,756 | + 128% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 2,007 (Taka 14) | Taka 10 | + 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 460,261 (Taka 3,282) | Taka 1,738 | + 89% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 37,374 (Taka 267) | Taka 312 | - 14% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,391 prices entered by 384 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in Indonesia is 10% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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