Cost of living in Indonesia compared to Brazil
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Food | - 1% | |||
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Food in Indonesia is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
Indonesia | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 51,111 (R$ 16) | R$ 36 | - 55% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 61,877 (R$ 20) | R$ 35 | - 43% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 30,423 (R$ 10) | R$ 10 | - 7% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 22,265 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.17 | + 37% | |
12 eggs, large | Rp 28,853 (R$ 9) | R$ 13 | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 17,001 (R$ 5.43) | R$ 8 | - 31% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 65,310 (R$ 21) | R$ 24 | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 46,717 (R$ 15) | R$ 10 | + 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 20,220 (R$ 6) | R$ 6 | + 3% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 35,818 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.86 | + 95% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 361,559 (R$ 115) | R$ 44 | + 160% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 21,133 (R$ 7) | R$ 9 | - 27% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 20,433 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.50 | + 45% | |
Housing | + 28% | |||
Housing in Indonesia is 28% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Indonesia | Brazil | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 22,706,200 (R$ 7,251) | R$ 3,821 | + 90% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 12,226,400 (R$ 3,904) | R$ 2,416 | + 62% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 1,735,350 (R$ 554) | R$ 673 | - 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 9,185,280 (R$ 2,933) | R$ 2,756 | + 6% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 4,750,620 (R$ 1,517) | R$ 1,661 | - 9% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 1,250,250 (R$ 399) | R$ 557 | - 28% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 355,074 (R$ 113) | R$ 90 | + 27% | |
40” flat screen tv | Rp 3,775,180 (R$ 1,206) | R$ 1,914 | - 37% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,744,390 (R$ 557) | R$ 655 | - 15% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 56,362 (R$ 18) | R$ 31 | - 41% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 90,892 (R$ 29) | R$ 21 | + 38% | |
Clothes | - 21% | |||
Clothes in Indonesia is 21% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Indonesia | Brazil | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 737,605 (R$ 236) | R$ 253 | - 7% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 511,282 (R$ 163) | R$ 262 | - 38% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,342,120 (R$ 429) | R$ 411 | + 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,400,490 (R$ 447) | R$ 321 | + 39% | |
Transportation | - 36% | |||
Transportation in Indonesia is 36% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Indonesia | Brazil | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 527,598,000 (R$ 168,477) | R$ 110,768 | + 52% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 12,409 (R$ 3.96) | R$ 5.65 | - 30% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 230,891 (R$ 74) | R$ 241 | - 69% | |
Personal Care | - 45% | |||
Personal Care in Indonesia is 45% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Indonesia | Brazil | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 27,948 (R$ 9) | R$ 20 | - 56% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 35,309 (R$ 11) | R$ 48 | - 77% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 328,198 (R$ 105) | R$ 275 | - 62% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 114,524 (R$ 37) | R$ 23 | + 61% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 23,749 (R$ 8) | R$ 14 | - 44% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 34,773 (R$ 11) | R$ 19 | - 40% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 33,895 (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 47% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Rp 9,939 (R$ 3.17) | R$ 5.39 | - 41% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 114,835 (R$ 37) | R$ 59 | - 37% | |
Entertainment | - 23% | |||
Entertainment in Indonesia is 23% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Indonesia | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 209,471 (R$ 67) | R$ 109 | - 39% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Rp 119,365 (R$ 38) | R$ 62 | - 38% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 400,000 (R$ 128) | R$ 251 | - 49% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 432,378 (R$ 138) | R$ 224 | - 38% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 157,306 (R$ 50) | R$ 30 | + 68% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 40,476 (R$ 13) | R$ 14 | - 10% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 57,564 (R$ 18) | R$ 11 | + 60% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 10,732,200 (R$ 3,427) | R$ 4,068 | - 16% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,881 (R$ 0.60) | R$ 1.11 | - 46% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 501,142 (R$ 160) | R$ 135 | + 18% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 36,781 (R$ 12) | R$ 11 | + 4% | |
TOTAL | - 13% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Indonesia is 13% cheaper than in Brazil
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