Cost of living in Indonesia compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 25% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 63,603 (R$ 20) | R$ 29 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 52,096 (R$ 16) | R$ 25 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 29,839 (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 19,089 (R$ 6) | R$ 3.31 | + 81% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 26,214 (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 15,495 (R$ 4.88) | R$ 5.58 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 80,087 (R$ 25) | R$ 16 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 38,449 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.95 | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 19,785 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.00 | + 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 31,140 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.53 | + 117% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 426,288 (R$ 134) | R$ 39 | + 242% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 15,733 (R$ 4.96) | R$ 7 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 14,049 (R$ 4.43) | R$ 3.31 | + 34% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 6% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 13,874,100 (R$ 4,370) | R$ 3,239 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 7,545,280 (R$ 2,376) | R$ 1,922 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 1,009,980 (R$ 318) | R$ 564 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 7,124,290 (R$ 2,244) | R$ 2,037 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 3,429,740 (R$ 1,080) | R$ 1,338 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 719,822 (R$ 227) | R$ 343 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 295,313 (R$ 93) | R$ 79 | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 4,188,560 (R$ 1,319) | R$ 1,537 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,739,290 (R$ 548) | R$ 428 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 57,767 (R$ 18) | R$ 23 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 49,231 (R$ 16) | R$ 16 | - 5% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 669,132 (R$ 211) | R$ 199 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 489,594 (R$ 154) | R$ 171 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,091,330 (R$ 344) | R$ 306 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 911,737 (R$ 287) | R$ 243 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 18% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 441,401,000 (R$ 139,026) | R$ 88,717 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 9,317 (R$ 2.93) | R$ 4.36 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 336,436 (R$ 106) | R$ 212 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 34% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 31,803 (R$ 10) | R$ 18 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 114,247 (R$ 36) | R$ 43 | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 301,713 (R$ 95) | R$ 241 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 38,725 (R$ 12) | R$ 16 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 24,714 (R$ 8) | R$ 12 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 32,503 (R$ 10) | R$ 15 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 17,807 (R$ 5.61) | R$ 5.32 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 15,858 (R$ 4.99) | R$ 3.65 | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 64,330 (R$ 20) | R$ 37 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 19% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 191,957 (R$ 60) | R$ 100 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 108,325 (R$ 34) | R$ 51 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 382,441 (R$ 120) | R$ 219 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 443,108 (R$ 140) | R$ 177 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 152,100 (R$ 48) | R$ 23 | + 111% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 44,745 (R$ 14) | R$ 9 | + 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 59,628 (R$ 19) | R$ 11 | + 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 7,042,150 (R$ 2,218) | R$ 2,764 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,432 (R$ 0.45) | R$ 1.17 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 597,783 (R$ 188) | R$ 114 | + 64% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 24,303 (R$ 8) | R$ 10 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Indonesia is 5% cheaper than in Brazil
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