- Cost of Living
- Indonesia
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Indonesia compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 11% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 68,713 (R$ 19) | R$ 29 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Rp 51,343 (R$ 14) | R$ 26 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 30,141 (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 19,176 (R$ 5.22) | R$ 3.23 | + 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 25,114 (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 14,492 (R$ 3.95) | R$ 4.59 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 66,214 (R$ 18) | R$ 14 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 36,154 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.62 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 17,545 (R$ 4.78) | R$ 3.32 | + 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 33,489 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.60 | + 98% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 346,359 (R$ 94) | R$ 40 | + 138% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Rp 19,186 (R$ 5.23) | R$ 6 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 16,652 (R$ 4.54) | R$ 3.24 | + 40% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 2% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 13,177,700 (R$ 3,589) | R$ 3,132 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Rp 10,028,900 (R$ 2,731) | R$ 1,947 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 893,849 (R$ 243) | R$ 566 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 8,365,540 (R$ 2,278) | R$ 2,088 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Rp 4,983,150 (R$ 1,357) | R$ 1,311 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Rp 651,799 (R$ 178) | R$ 404 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Rp 281,056 (R$ 77) | R$ 84 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Rp 4,905,610 (R$ 1,336) | R$ 1,740 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,838,430 (R$ 501) | R$ 430 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 56,108 (R$ 15) | R$ 21 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 54,050 (R$ 15) | R$ 17 | - 12% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 30% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Rp 621,094 (R$ 169) | R$ 203 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Rp 411,092 (R$ 112) | R$ 183 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 973,497 (R$ 265) | R$ 328 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 931,119 (R$ 254) | R$ 256 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 23% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 457,200,000 (R$ 124,515) | R$ 85,500 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 8,760 (R$ 2.39) | R$ 4.21 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 356,727 (R$ 97) | R$ 201 | - 52% | |
| 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 23,597 (R$ 6) | R$ 17 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 93,616 (R$ 25) | R$ 45 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 337,878 (R$ 92) | R$ 233 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Rp 42,380 (R$ 12) | R$ 18 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 22,608 (R$ 6) | R$ 12 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 33,284 (R$ 9) | R$ 15 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 13,832 (R$ 3.77) | R$ 6 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 14,078 (R$ 3.83) | R$ 3.99 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 83,056 (R$ 23) | R$ 38 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 25% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 201,939 (R$ 55) | R$ 97 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 100,006 (R$ 27) | R$ 50 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 395,511 (R$ 108) | R$ 178 | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 509,444 (R$ 139) | R$ 173 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 134,353 (R$ 37) | R$ 24 | + 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 45,087 (R$ 12) | R$ 9 | + 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 56,534 (R$ 15) | R$ 11 | + 41% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Rp 7,577,940 (R$ 2,064) | R$ 2,758 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,647 (R$ 0.45) | R$ 1.14 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 574,443 (R$ 156) | R$ 124 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Rp 24,076 (R$ 7) | R$ 10 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Indonesia is 14% cheaper than in Brazil
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