- Cost of Living
- Indonesia
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Indonesia compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 3% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 62,158 (R$ 16) | R$ 29 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Rp 48,762 (R$ 13) | R$ 26 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 27,840 (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 19,751 (R$ 5.22) | R$ 3.20 | + 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 25,767 (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 14,362 (R$ 3.79) | R$ 4.68 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 61,759 (R$ 16) | R$ 14 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 35,712 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.66 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 16,685 (R$ 4.41) | R$ 3.51 | + 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 31,153 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.50 | + 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 332,228 (R$ 88) | R$ 40 | + 119% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Rp 20,869 (R$ 5.51) | R$ 6 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 17,348 (R$ 4.58) | R$ 3.21 | + 43% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 13% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 11,779,500 (R$ 3,111) | R$ 3,186 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Rp 6,957,080 (R$ 1,837) | R$ 1,970 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 1,127,070 (R$ 298) | R$ 550 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 7,616,060 (R$ 2,011) | R$ 2,039 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Rp 3,838,990 (R$ 1,014) | R$ 1,287 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Rp 784,914 (R$ 207) | R$ 419 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Rp 309,998 (R$ 82) | R$ 83 | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Rp 4,550,660 (R$ 1,202) | R$ 1,752 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,456,220 (R$ 385) | R$ 431 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 47,842 (R$ 13) | R$ 21 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 49,043 (R$ 13) | R$ 16 | - 21% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 31% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Rp 583,431 (R$ 154) | R$ 207 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Rp 421,836 (R$ 111) | R$ 182 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,027,970 (R$ 271) | R$ 331 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 959,108 (R$ 253) | R$ 253 | + 0% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 29% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 440,802,000 (R$ 116,409) | R$ 84,552 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 8,725 (R$ 2.30) | R$ 3.98 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 288,553 (R$ 76) | R$ 197 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 60% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 18,981 (R$ 5.01) | R$ 17 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 69,069 (R$ 18) | R$ 44 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 246,696 (R$ 65) | R$ 231 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Rp 37,687 (R$ 10) | R$ 18 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 21,349 (R$ 5.64) | R$ 12 | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 29,310 (R$ 8) | R$ 14 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 11,113 (R$ 2.93) | R$ 5.90 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 12,691 (R$ 3.35) | R$ 4.17 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 91,807 (R$ 24) | R$ 38 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 26% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 218,668 (R$ 58) | R$ 98 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 98,064 (R$ 26) | R$ 50 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 375,168 (R$ 99) | R$ 204 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 446,858 (R$ 118) | R$ 176 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 127,617 (R$ 34) | R$ 24 | + 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 49,010 (R$ 13) | R$ 9 | + 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 61,339 (R$ 16) | R$ 11 | + 48% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Rp 8,142,400 (R$ 2,150) | R$ 2,899 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,883 (R$ 0.50) | R$ 1.25 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 557,098 (R$ 147) | R$ 134 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Rp 22,982 (R$ 6) | R$ 10 | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 31,611 prices entered by 3,473 different people.
Cost of living in Indonesia is 21% cheaper than in Brazil
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