Cost of living in Indonesia compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Indonesia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 62,394 (R$ 21) | R$ 39 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 60,225 (R$ 21) | R$ 37 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 32,593 (R$ 11) | R$ 12 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 24,589 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.57 | + 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 31,337 (R$ 11) | R$ 13 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 14,750 (R$ 5.07) | R$ 8 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 72,901 (R$ 25) | R$ 26 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 45,403 (R$ 16) | R$ 13 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 22,376 (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 32,966 (R$ 11) | R$ 6 | + 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 344,694 (R$ 119) | R$ 50 | + 138% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 18,943 (R$ 7) | R$ 10 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 15,178 (R$ 5.22) | R$ 4.48 | + 17% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 20% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Indonesia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 20,348,700 (R$ 6,997) | R$ 4,120 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 11,729,200 (R$ 4,033) | R$ 2,750 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 1,724,710 (R$ 593) | R$ 743 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 7,387,200 (R$ 2,540) | R$ 3,008 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 4,597,950 (R$ 1,581) | R$ 1,998 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 1,423,880 (R$ 490) | R$ 522 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 378,883 (R$ 130) | R$ 90 | + 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 3,205,730 (R$ 1,102) | R$ 1,773 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,931,010 (R$ 664) | R$ 646 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 91,402 (R$ 31) | R$ 31 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 83,441 (R$ 29) | R$ 22 | + 32% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 24% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Indonesia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 651,126 (R$ 224) | R$ 283 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 458,661 (R$ 158) | R$ 282 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,449,070 (R$ 498) | R$ 427 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,296,520 (R$ 446) | R$ 328 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 39% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Indonesia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 504,781,000 (R$ 173,570) | R$ 118,180 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 12,092 (R$ 4.16) | R$ 6 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 199,904 (R$ 69) | R$ 246 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 41% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Indonesia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 22,456 (R$ 8) | R$ 22 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 96,147 (R$ 33) | R$ 51 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 264,826 (R$ 91) | R$ 274 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 66,604 (R$ 23) | R$ 23 | + 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 26,592 (R$ 9) | R$ 14 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 33,023 (R$ 11) | R$ 21 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 27,953 (R$ 10) | R$ 8 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 21,349 (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 84,361 (R$ 29) | R$ 59 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 28% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Indonesia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 261,890 (R$ 90) | R$ 114 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 96,262 (R$ 33) | R$ 60 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 496,791 (R$ 171) | R$ 246 | - 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 397,663 (R$ 137) | R$ 239 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 149,637 (R$ 51) | R$ 32 | + 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 38,785 (R$ 13) | R$ 16 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 50,891 (R$ 17) | R$ 12 | + 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 6,922,760 (R$ 2,380) | R$ 3,721 | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 2,388 (R$ 0.82) | R$ 1.47 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 433,566 (R$ 149) | R$ 140 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 43,218 (R$ 15) | R$ 12 | + 20% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Indonesia is 15% cheaper than in Brazil
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