- Cost of Living
- Indonesia
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Indonesia compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 6% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 66,106 (R$ 17) | R$ 29 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Rp 50,634 (R$ 13) | R$ 26 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 30,568 (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 19,074 (R$ 4.94) | R$ 3.26 | + 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 24,685 (R$ 6) | R$ 7 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 16,247 (R$ 4.21) | R$ 4.65 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 66,045 (R$ 17) | R$ 15 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 37,044 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.60 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 18,542 (R$ 4.81) | R$ 3.25 | + 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 32,310 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.56 | + 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 368,198 (R$ 95) | R$ 40 | + 139% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Rp 19,117 (R$ 4.96) | R$ 6 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 16,216 (R$ 4.20) | R$ 3.20 | + 31% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 9% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 12,242,600 (R$ 3,174) | R$ 3,153 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Rp 9,677,710 (R$ 2,509) | R$ 1,955 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 910,541 (R$ 236) | R$ 578 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 8,553,620 (R$ 2,217) | R$ 2,127 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Rp 4,943,740 (R$ 1,282) | R$ 1,330 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Rp 619,505 (R$ 161) | R$ 410 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Rp 287,299 (R$ 74) | R$ 83 | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Rp 4,810,710 (R$ 1,247) | R$ 1,724 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,787,010 (R$ 463) | R$ 429 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 58,356 (R$ 15) | R$ 21 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 56,285 (R$ 15) | R$ 17 | - 13% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 36% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Rp 615,926 (R$ 160) | R$ 203 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Rp 397,678 (R$ 103) | R$ 183 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 985,125 (R$ 255) | R$ 327 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 811,453 (R$ 210) | R$ 259 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 24% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 469,436,000 (R$ 121,688) | R$ 86,104 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 8,898 (R$ 2.31) | R$ 4.29 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 381,291 (R$ 99) | R$ 202 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 52% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 24,249 (R$ 6) | R$ 17 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 88,999 (R$ 23) | R$ 47 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 343,185 (R$ 89) | R$ 236 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Rp 45,191 (R$ 12) | R$ 17 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 23,113 (R$ 5.99) | R$ 12 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 34,430 (R$ 9) | R$ 15 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 14,080 (R$ 3.65) | R$ 6 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 13,066 (R$ 3.39) | R$ 4.05 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 92,997 (R$ 24) | R$ 39 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 27% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 216,823 (R$ 56) | R$ 96 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 100,274 (R$ 26) | R$ 50 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 375,594 (R$ 97) | R$ 176 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 505,534 (R$ 131) | R$ 174 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 133,066 (R$ 34) | R$ 23 | + 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 46,363 (R$ 12) | R$ 9 | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 56,412 (R$ 15) | R$ 11 | + 33% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Rp 7,752,910 (R$ 2,010) | R$ 2,726 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,617 (R$ 0.42) | R$ 1.13 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 565,576 (R$ 147) | R$ 115 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Rp 24,489 (R$ 6) | R$ 10 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Indonesia is 18% cheaper than in Brazil
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