Cost of living in Indonesia compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 56% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Indonesia | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 55,068 (C$4.87) | C$25 | - 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 58,183 (C$5.14) | C$15 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 31,308 (C$2.77) | C$11 | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 23,307 (C$2.06) | C$3.10 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 30,367 (C$2.68) | C$5.63 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 14,479 (C$1.28) | C$5.72 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 67,619 (C$5.98) | C$14 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 46,085 (C$4.07) | C$5.25 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 20,806 (C$1.84) | C$3.94 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 34,093 (C$3.01) | C$4.07 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 344,187 (C$30) | C$23 | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 18,823 (C$1.66) | C$3.34 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 14,432 (C$1.28) | C$2.60 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 53% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Indonesia | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 20,348,700 (C$1,799) | C$2,769 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 11,729,200 (C$1,037) | C$2,349 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 2,034,370 (C$180) | C$260 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 7,387,200 (C$653) | C$2,038 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 4,597,950 (C$407) | C$1,638 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 1,423,880 (C$126) | C$125 | + 0% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 378,883 (C$33) | C$70 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 3,205,730 (C$283) | C$415 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,931,010 (C$171) | C$201 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 91,402 (C$8) | C$18 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 80,207 (C$7) | C$31 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 33% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Indonesia | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 759,724 (C$67) | C$90 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 458,661 (C$41) | C$70 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,371,230 (C$121) | C$139 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,296,520 (C$115) | C$161 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 58% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Indonesia | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 504,781,000 (C$44,628) | C$34,739 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 12,558 (C$1.11) | C$1.64 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 199,904 (C$18) | C$107 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 73% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 73% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Indonesia | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 22,456 (C$1.99) | C$12 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 96,147 (C$9) | C$33 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 275,446 (C$24) | C$160 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 66,604 (C$5.89) | C$10 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 26,592 (C$2.35) | C$8 | - 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 33,023 (C$2.92) | C$7 | - 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 27,953 (C$2.47) | C$4.46 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 12,305 (C$1.09) | C$3.53 | - 69% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 84,361 (C$7) | C$33 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 60% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Indonesia | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 261,890 (C$23) | C$74 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 104,570 (C$9) | C$34 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 496,791 (C$44) | C$158 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 379,769 (C$34) | C$140 | - 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 149,637 (C$13) | C$15 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 38,584 (C$3.41) | C$5.79 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 50,891 (C$4.50) | C$8 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 6,922,760 (C$612) | C$679 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 2,388 (C$0.21) | C$0.60 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 451,365 (C$40) | C$56 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 42,610 (C$3.77) | C$19 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 14, 2025.
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Cost of living in Indonesia is 56% cheaper than in Canada
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