Cost of living in Indonesia compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Indonesia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 59,962 (R$ 20) | R$ 34 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 55,395 (R$ 19) | R$ 33 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 27,371 (R$ 9) | R$ 11 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 20,165 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.75 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 26,969 (R$ 9) | R$ 12 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 17,108 (R$ 5.83) | R$ 8 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 50,021 (R$ 17) | R$ 25 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 42,079 (R$ 14) | R$ 9 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 22,926 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.82 | + 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 35,271 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.96 | + 102% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 302,386 (R$ 103) | R$ 44 | + 133% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 19,961 (R$ 7) | R$ 9 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 18,941 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.58 | + 41% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 8% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Indonesia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 16,292,300 (R$ 5,556) | R$ 3,542 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 8,256,070 (R$ 2,815) | R$ 2,467 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 871,567 (R$ 297) | R$ 663 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 8,332,070 (R$ 2,841) | R$ 2,697 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 3,724,330 (R$ 1,270) | R$ 1,722 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 532,882 (R$ 182) | R$ 612 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 345,070 (R$ 118) | R$ 89 | + 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 3,857,190 (R$ 1,315) | R$ 2,006 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,498,840 (R$ 511) | R$ 636 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 70,816 (R$ 24) | R$ 29 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 78,155 (R$ 27) | R$ 20 | + 32% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 24% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Indonesia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 560,382 (R$ 191) | R$ 250 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 442,949 (R$ 151) | R$ 246 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,218,390 (R$ 415) | R$ 388 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,398,430 (R$ 477) | R$ 297 | + 61% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 32% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Indonesia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 492,973,000 (R$ 168,112) | R$ 109,173 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 11,244 (R$ 3.83) | R$ 6 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 190,182 (R$ 65) | R$ 228 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 36% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Indonesia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 36,367 (R$ 12) | R$ 22 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 60,467 (R$ 21) | R$ 48 | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 332,000 (R$ 113) | R$ 258 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 67,999 (R$ 23) | R$ 21 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 22,412 (R$ 8) | R$ 12 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 34,558 (R$ 12) | R$ 18 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 30,035 (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 15,580 (R$ 5.31) | R$ 4.87 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 88,350 (R$ 30) | R$ 52 | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 20% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Indonesia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 213,417 (R$ 73) | R$ 108 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 110,240 (R$ 38) | R$ 63 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 300,249 (R$ 102) | R$ 207 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 490,881 (R$ 167) | R$ 192 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 92,882 (R$ 32) | R$ 28 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 39,821 (R$ 14) | R$ 12 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 44,788 (R$ 15) | R$ 11 | + 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 9,505,300 (R$ 3,241) | R$ 4,254 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,816 (R$ 0.62) | R$ 1.29 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 585,606 (R$ 200) | R$ 126 | + 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 36,785 (R$ 13) | R$ 11 | + 16% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Indonesia is 15% cheaper than in Brazil
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