- Cost of Living
- Indonesia
- Canada
- Comparison
Cost of living in Indonesia compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 41% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 66,106 (C$5.95) | C$18 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Rp 50,634 (C$4.56) | C$10 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 30,568 (C$2.75) | C$7 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 19,074 (C$1.72) | C$2.42 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 24,685 (C$2.22) | C$4.05 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 16,247 (C$1.46) | C$3.96 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 66,045 (C$5.94) | C$11 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 37,044 (C$3.33) | C$3.81 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 18,542 (C$1.67) | C$2.37 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 32,310 (C$2.91) | C$3.51 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 368,198 (C$33) | C$18 | + 81% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Rp 19,117 (C$1.72) | C$2.39 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 16,216 (C$1.46) | C$2.25 | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 52% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 12,242,600 (C$1,102) | C$2,129 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Rp 9,677,710 (C$871) | C$1,661 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 910,541 (C$82) | C$155 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 8,553,620 (C$770) | C$1,639 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Rp 4,943,740 (C$445) | C$1,183 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Rp 619,505 (C$56) | C$100 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Rp 287,299 (C$26) | C$53 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Rp 4,810,710 (C$433) | C$472 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,787,010 (C$161) | C$156 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 58,356 (C$5.25) | C$12 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 56,285 (C$5.06) | C$24 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 35% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Rp 615,926 (C$55) | C$72 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Rp 397,678 (C$36) | C$58 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 985,125 (C$89) | C$115 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 811,453 (C$73) | C$138 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 38% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 469,436,000 (C$42,242) | C$22,935 | + 84% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 8,898 (C$0.80) | C$1.30 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 381,291 (C$34) | C$109 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 62% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 24,249 (C$2.18) | C$10 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 88,999 (C$8) | C$21 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 343,185 (C$31) | C$96 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Rp 45,191 (C$4.07) | C$8 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 23,113 (C$2.08) | C$4.89 | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 34,430 (C$3.10) | C$5.53 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 14,080 (C$1.27) | C$2.86 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 13,066 (C$1.18) | C$2.67 | - 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 92,997 (C$8) | C$25 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 47% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 216,823 (C$20) | C$54 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 100,274 (C$9) | C$27 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 375,594 (C$34) | C$145 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 505,534 (C$45) | C$98 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 133,066 (C$12) | C$11 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 46,363 (C$4.17) | C$5.02 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 56,412 (C$5.08) | C$7 | - 28% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Rp 7,752,910 (C$698) | C$600 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,617 (C$0.15) | C$0.45 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 565,576 (C$51) | C$63 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Rp 24,489 (C$2.20) | C$14 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 17, 2018.
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Cost of living in Indonesia is 45% cheaper than in Canada
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