- Cost of Living
- Indonesia
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Indonesia compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 5% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 65,531 (R$ 17) | R$ 29 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Rp 49,511 (R$ 13) | R$ 26 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 30,885 (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 18,934 (R$ 4.97) | R$ 3.27 | + 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 22,695 (R$ 5.96) | R$ 7 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 14,388 (R$ 3.78) | R$ 4.81 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 60,646 (R$ 16) | R$ 15 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 37,954 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.66 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 18,653 (R$ 4.90) | R$ 3.25 | + 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 31,286 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.59 | + 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 371,771 (R$ 98) | R$ 40 | + 143% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Rp 18,926 (R$ 4.97) | R$ 6 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 15,260 (R$ 4.01) | R$ 3.22 | + 25% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 12% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 13,096,300 (R$ 3,440) | R$ 3,132 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Rp 8,155,000 (R$ 2,142) | R$ 1,944 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 887,496 (R$ 233) | R$ 632 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 8,109,370 (R$ 2,130) | R$ 2,132 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Rp 4,623,080 (R$ 1,214) | R$ 1,335 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Rp 667,380 (R$ 175) | R$ 397 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Rp 252,522 (R$ 66) | R$ 81 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Rp 4,513,470 (R$ 1,186) | R$ 1,728 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,628,720 (R$ 428) | R$ 424 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 59,625 (R$ 16) | R$ 21 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 55,089 (R$ 14) | R$ 17 | - 13% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 29% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Rp 659,239 (R$ 173) | R$ 204 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Rp 428,524 (R$ 113) | R$ 181 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,009,670 (R$ 265) | R$ 337 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 936,471 (R$ 246) | R$ 254 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 22% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 479,608,000 (R$ 125,989) | R$ 87,068 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 8,761 (R$ 2.30) | R$ 4.35 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 382,650 (R$ 101) | R$ 201 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 50% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 24,611 (R$ 6) | R$ 16 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 90,441 (R$ 24) | R$ 47 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 332,164 (R$ 87) | R$ 230 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Rp 45,296 (R$ 12) | R$ 17 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 23,390 (R$ 6) | R$ 12 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 32,514 (R$ 9) | R$ 14 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 15,188 (R$ 3.99) | R$ 5.84 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 12,682 (R$ 3.33) | R$ 4.03 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 81,236 (R$ 21) | R$ 39 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 28% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 211,083 (R$ 55) | R$ 97 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 99,257 (R$ 26) | R$ 50 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 460,234 (R$ 121) | R$ 175 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 497,062 (R$ 131) | R$ 179 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 118,309 (R$ 31) | R$ 24 | + 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 45,661 (R$ 12) | R$ 9 | + 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 54,748 (R$ 14) | R$ 11 | + 33% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Rp 7,809,260 (R$ 2,051) | R$ 2,696 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,846 (R$ 0.48) | R$ 1.22 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 521,125 (R$ 137) | R$ 117 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Rp 24,789 (R$ 7) | R$ 10 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Indonesia is 18% cheaper than in Brazil
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