Cost of living in Indonesia compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 22% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 61,616 (R$ 19) | R$ 28 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 50,879 (R$ 16) | R$ 26 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 28,690 (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 19,092 (R$ 5.85) | R$ 3.40 | + 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 26,655 (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 15,384 (R$ 4.71) | R$ 5.44 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 69,458 (R$ 21) | R$ 15 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 39,530 (R$ 12) | R$ 6 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 19,538 (R$ 5.99) | R$ 3.91 | + 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 30,210 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.54 | + 104% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 433,415 (R$ 133) | R$ 40 | + 235% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 16,020 (R$ 4.91) | R$ 7 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 14,528 (R$ 4.45) | R$ 3.28 | + 36% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 12,571,500 (R$ 3,852) | R$ 3,124 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 7,047,390 (R$ 2,159) | R$ 1,839 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 1,073,920 (R$ 329) | R$ 525 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 6,550,380 (R$ 2,007) | R$ 1,939 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 3,577,050 (R$ 1,096) | R$ 1,287 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 660,848 (R$ 202) | R$ 355 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 268,756 (R$ 82) | R$ 79 | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 3,655,150 (R$ 1,120) | R$ 1,586 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,371,860 (R$ 420) | R$ 430 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 52,413 (R$ 16) | R$ 22 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 51,166 (R$ 16) | R$ 16 | - 4% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 639,688 (R$ 196) | R$ 196 | + 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 563,796 (R$ 173) | R$ 168 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,062,600 (R$ 326) | R$ 308 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 883,123 (R$ 271) | R$ 243 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 16% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 469,854,000 (R$ 143,964) | R$ 86,892 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 9,231 (R$ 2.83) | R$ 4.33 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 360,956 (R$ 111) | R$ 214 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 35% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 30,366 (R$ 9) | R$ 18 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 138,988 (R$ 43) | R$ 42 | + 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 257,547 (R$ 79) | R$ 233 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 41,237 (R$ 13) | R$ 15 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 24,297 (R$ 7) | R$ 12 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 30,182 (R$ 9) | R$ 15 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 19,131 (R$ 5.86) | R$ 5.55 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 14,080 (R$ 4.31) | R$ 3.89 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 66,998 (R$ 21) | R$ 38 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 24% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 196,329 (R$ 60) | R$ 97 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 104,111 (R$ 32) | R$ 49 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 374,374 (R$ 115) | R$ 199 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 433,102 (R$ 133) | R$ 173 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 128,455 (R$ 39) | R$ 23 | + 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 46,128 (R$ 14) | R$ 9 | + 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 51,877 (R$ 16) | R$ 11 | + 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 6,699,010 (R$ 2,053) | R$ 2,779 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,242 (R$ 0.38) | R$ 1.16 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 501,792 (R$ 154) | R$ 112 | + 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 23,371 (R$ 7) | R$ 10 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Indonesia is 7% cheaper than in Brazil
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