- Cost of Living
- Indonesia
- Canada
- Comparison
Cost of living in Indonesia compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 43% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 68,713 (C$5.98) | C$17 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Rp 50,595 (C$4.40) | C$10 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 30,141 (C$2.62) | C$7 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 19,176 (C$1.67) | C$2.45 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 25,114 (C$2.18) | C$4.10 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 14,492 (C$1.26) | C$3.94 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 66,214 (C$5.76) | C$11 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 35,559 (C$3.09) | C$3.72 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 17,545 (C$1.53) | C$2.33 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 33,489 (C$2.91) | C$3.55 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 346,359 (C$30) | C$18 | + 66% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Rp 19,103 (C$1.66) | C$2.41 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 16,652 (C$1.45) | C$2.32 | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 54% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 12,147,400 (C$1,057) | C$2,124 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Rp 10,028,900 (C$873) | C$1,645 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 893,849 (C$78) | C$159 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 8,365,540 (C$728) | C$1,624 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Rp 4,983,150 (C$434) | C$1,164 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Rp 651,799 (C$57) | C$101 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Rp 281,056 (C$24) | C$53 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Rp 4,905,610 (C$427) | C$485 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,838,430 (C$160) | C$157 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 56,108 (C$4.88) | C$11 | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 54,050 (C$4.70) | C$24 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 34% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Rp 608,039 (C$53) | C$70 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Rp 411,092 (C$36) | C$56 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 973,497 (C$85) | C$114 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 931,119 (C$81) | C$138 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 42% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 457,200,000 (C$39,777) | C$22,777 | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 8,707 (C$0.76) | C$1.29 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 356,727 (C$31) | C$110 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 65% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 23,597 (C$2.05) | C$10 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 93,616 (C$8) | C$22 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 326,084 (C$28) | C$96 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Rp 42,380 (C$3.69) | C$8 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 22,608 (C$1.97) | C$4.97 | - 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 33,284 (C$2.90) | C$5.59 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 13,832 (C$1.20) | C$2.85 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 14,078 (C$1.22) | C$2.74 | - 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 83,056 (C$7) | C$25 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 49% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 201,939 (C$18) | C$54 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 100,459 (C$9) | C$27 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 395,511 (C$34) | C$146 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 507,743 (C$44) | C$96 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 134,353 (C$12) | C$12 | + 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 48,482 (C$4.22) | C$4.96 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 56,534 (C$4.92) | C$7 | - 30% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Rp 7,577,940 (C$659) | C$589 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,647 (C$0.14) | C$0.41 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 574,443 (C$50) | C$62 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Rp 23,565 (C$2.05) | C$14 | - 85% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Indonesia is 48% cheaper than in Canada
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