Cost of living in Indonesia compared to Canada
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Food | - 53% | |||
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Food in Indonesia is 53% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Indonesia | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 51,111 (C$4.41) | C$24 | - 81% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 61,877 (C$5.33) | C$14 | - 63% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 30,423 (C$2.62) | C$10 | - 73% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 22,265 (C$1.92) | C$3.28 | - 42% | |
12 eggs, large | Rp 28,853 (C$2.49) | C$5.88 | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 17,001 (C$1.47) | C$5.56 | - 74% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 65,310 (C$5.63) | C$11 | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 46,717 (C$4.03) | C$5.47 | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 20,220 (C$1.74) | C$3.31 | - 47% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 35,818 (C$3.09) | C$4.03 | - 23% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 361,559 (C$31) | C$21 | + 48% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 21,133 (C$1.82) | C$3.23 | - 44% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 20,433 (C$1.76) | C$2.58 | - 32% | |
Housing | - 51% | |||
Housing in Indonesia is 51% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Indonesia | Canada | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 22,706,200 (C$1,957) | C$2,889 | - 32% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 12,226,400 (C$1,054) | C$2,295 | - 54% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 1,735,350 (C$150) | C$240 | - 38% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 9,185,280 (C$792) | C$2,062 | - 62% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 4,750,620 (C$410) | C$1,501 | - 73% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 1,250,250 (C$108) | C$128 | - 16% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 355,074 (C$31) | C$65 | - 53% | |
40” flat screen tv | Rp 3,775,180 (C$325) | C$401 | - 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,744,390 (C$150) | C$213 | - 29% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 56,362 (C$4.86) | C$14 | - 66% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 90,892 (C$8) | C$30 | - 74% | |
Clothes | - 23% | |||
Clothes in Indonesia is 23% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Indonesia | Canada | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 737,605 (C$64) | C$80 | - 21% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 511,282 (C$44) | C$57 | - 22% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,342,120 (C$116) | C$147 | - 21% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,400,490 (C$121) | C$173 | - 30% | |
Transportation | - 55% | |||
Transportation in Indonesia is 55% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Indonesia | Canada | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 527,598,000 (C$45,483) | C$33,546 | + 36% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 12,409 (C$1.07) | C$1.60 | - 33% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 230,891 (C$20) | C$106 | - 81% | |
Personal Care | - 68% | |||
Personal Care in Indonesia is 68% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Indonesia | Canada | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 27,948 (C$2.41) | C$11 | - 78% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 35,309 (C$3.04) | C$24 | - 87% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 328,198 (C$28) | C$103 | - 73% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 114,524 (C$10) | C$10 | + 2% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 23,749 (C$2.05) | C$6 | - 68% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 34,773 (C$3.00) | C$6 | - 54% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 33,895 (C$2.92) | C$4.45 | - 34% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Rp 9,939 (C$0.86) | C$3.63 | - 76% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 114,835 (C$10) | C$31 | - 68% | |
Entertainment | - 55% | |||
Entertainment in Indonesia is 55% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Indonesia | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 209,471 (C$18) | C$68 | - 73% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Rp 119,365 (C$10) | C$31 | - 67% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 400,000 (C$34) | C$217 | - 84% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 432,378 (C$37) | C$129 | - 71% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 157,306 (C$14) | C$15 | - 9% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 40,476 (C$3.49) | C$5.88 | - 41% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 57,564 (C$4.96) | C$8 | - 39% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 10,732,200 (C$925) | C$808 | + 14% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,881 (C$0.16) | C$0.44 | - 63% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 501,142 (C$43) | C$67 | - 36% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 36,781 (C$3.17) | C$18 | - 82% | |
TOTAL | - 53% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in Indonesia is 53% cheaper than in Canada
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