Cost of living in Indonesia compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 46% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 48,924 (R$ 19) | R$ 28 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 55,115 (R$ 22) | R$ 27 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 32,165 (R$ 13) | R$ 8 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 20,667 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.88 | + 108% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 25,337 (R$ 10) | R$ 8 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 17,064 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.58 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 61,721 (R$ 24) | R$ 17 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 37,576 (R$ 15) | R$ 7 | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 19,651 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.56 | + 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 33,333 (R$ 13) | R$ 4.82 | + 170% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 374,037 (R$ 146) | R$ 38 | + 285% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 18,761 (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 18,326 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.37 | + 112% | |
| Housing | + 69% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 69% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 19,045,400 (R$ 7,439) | R$ 3,115 | + 139% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 10,096,300 (R$ 3,943) | R$ 1,814 | + 117% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 1,245,580 (R$ 486) | R$ 493 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 7,203,760 (R$ 2,814) | R$ 2,061 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 4,313,490 (R$ 1,685) | R$ 1,276 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 979,539 (R$ 383) | R$ 357 | + 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 329,516 (R$ 129) | R$ 79 | + 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 4,258,580 (R$ 1,663) | R$ 1,672 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 2,125,490 (R$ 830) | R$ 471 | + 76% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 66,640 (R$ 26) | R$ 22 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 68,439 (R$ 27) | R$ 17 | + 56% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 5% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 680,041 (R$ 266) | R$ 209 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 424,371 (R$ 166) | R$ 192 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,071,420 (R$ 418) | R$ 324 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,116,540 (R$ 436) | R$ 247 | + 77% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 9% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 492,652,000 (R$ 192,419) | R$ 87,728 | + 119% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 8,926 (R$ 3.49) | R$ 4.43 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 228,023 (R$ 89) | R$ 223 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 19% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 23,270 (R$ 9) | R$ 16 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 59,151 (R$ 23) | R$ 41 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 256,292 (R$ 100) | R$ 217 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 80,956 (R$ 32) | R$ 15 | + 108% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 22,650 (R$ 9) | R$ 11 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 44,295 (R$ 17) | R$ 16 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 22,030 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.93 | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 12,336 (R$ 4.82) | R$ 4.07 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 89,053 (R$ 35) | R$ 43 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 176,169 (R$ 69) | R$ 94 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 105,763 (R$ 41) | R$ 53 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 650,328 (R$ 254) | R$ 219 | + 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 361,319 (R$ 141) | R$ 183 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 133,391 (R$ 52) | R$ 25 | + 107% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 36,857 (R$ 14) | R$ 11 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 48,318 (R$ 19) | R$ 10 | + 92% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 8,519,630 (R$ 3,328) | R$ 3,532 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,787 (R$ 0.70) | R$ 1.27 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 604,695 (R$ 236) | R$ 117 | + 102% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 28,321 (R$ 11) | R$ 10 | + 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Indonesia is 20% more expensive than in Brazil
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