- Cost of Living
- Indonesia
- Canada
- Comparison
Cost of living in Indonesia compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 40% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 65,531 (C$6) | C$18 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Rp 49,511 (C$4.61) | C$10 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 30,885 (C$2.88) | C$7 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 18,934 (C$1.76) | C$2.39 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 22,695 (C$2.11) | C$3.99 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 14,388 (C$1.34) | C$3.93 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 60,646 (C$5.65) | C$10 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 37,954 (C$3.54) | C$3.93 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 18,653 (C$1.74) | C$2.43 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 31,286 (C$2.91) | C$3.56 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 371,771 (C$35) | C$18 | + 88% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Rp 18,926 (C$1.76) | C$2.38 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 15,260 (C$1.42) | C$2.18 | - 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 13,096,300 (C$1,220) | C$2,110 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Rp 8,155,000 (C$760) | C$1,639 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 887,496 (C$83) | C$156 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 8,109,370 (C$755) | C$1,598 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Rp 4,623,080 (C$431) | C$1,164 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Rp 667,380 (C$62) | C$100 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Rp 252,522 (C$24) | C$54 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Rp 4,513,470 (C$420) | C$459 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,628,720 (C$152) | C$154 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 59,625 (C$5.55) | C$12 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 55,089 (C$5.13) | C$23 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 28% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Rp 659,239 (C$61) | C$72 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Rp 428,524 (C$40) | C$58 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,009,670 (C$94) | C$115 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 936,471 (C$87) | C$136 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 36% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 479,608,000 (C$44,677) | C$23,193 | + 93% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 8,791 (C$0.82) | C$1.31 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 382,650 (C$36) | C$109 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 61% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 24,611 (C$2.29) | C$10 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 90,441 (C$8) | C$21 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 332,164 (C$31) | C$95 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Rp 45,296 (C$4.22) | C$8 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 23,390 (C$2.18) | C$4.81 | - 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 32,514 (C$3.03) | C$5.51 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 15,188 (C$1.41) | C$2.88 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 12,682 (C$1.18) | C$2.63 | - 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 81,236 (C$8) | C$25 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 47% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 211,083 (C$20) | C$54 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 98,679 (C$9) | C$28 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 460,234 (C$43) | C$155 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 497,062 (C$46) | C$97 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 118,309 (C$11) | C$11 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 45,661 (C$4.25) | C$5.04 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 54,748 (C$5.10) | C$7 | - 28% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Rp 7,809,260 (C$727) | C$599 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,846 (C$0.17) | C$0.53 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 521,125 (C$49) | C$58 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Rp 24,789 (C$2.31) | C$14 | - 83% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2019.
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Cost of living in Indonesia is 44% cheaper than in Canada
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