Cost of living in Indonesia compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 42% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 48,924 (C$4.35) | C$19 | - 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 55,115 (C$4.90) | C$11 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 32,165 (C$2.86) | C$7 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 20,667 (C$1.84) | C$2.26 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 25,337 (C$2.25) | C$3.89 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 17,064 (C$1.52) | C$4.81 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 61,721 (C$5.49) | C$10 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 37,576 (C$3.34) | C$3.89 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 19,651 (C$1.75) | C$2.51 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 33,333 (C$2.96) | C$3.16 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 374,037 (C$33) | C$18 | + 84% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 18,761 (C$1.67) | C$2.30 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 18,326 (C$1.63) | C$2.05 | - 21% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 42% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 19,045,400 (C$1,693) | C$2,069 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 10,096,300 (C$897) | C$1,564 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 1,245,580 (C$111) | C$170 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 7,203,760 (C$640) | C$1,611 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 4,313,490 (C$383) | C$1,119 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 979,539 (C$87) | C$110 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 329,516 (C$29) | C$53 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 4,258,580 (C$379) | C$367 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 2,125,490 (C$189) | C$165 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 66,640 (C$5.92) | C$11 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 68,439 (C$6) | C$23 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 20% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 680,041 (C$60) | C$73 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 424,371 (C$38) | C$48 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,071,420 (C$95) | C$110 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,116,540 (C$99) | C$142 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 47% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 492,652,000 (C$43,788) | C$25,258 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 8,926 (C$0.79) | C$1.11 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 228,023 (C$20) | C$111 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 59% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 23,270 (C$2.07) | C$11 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 59,151 (C$5.26) | C$17 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 256,292 (C$23) | C$81 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 80,956 (C$7) | C$9 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 22,650 (C$2.01) | C$4.96 | - 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 44,295 (C$3.94) | C$5.52 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 22,030 (C$1.96) | C$3.17 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 12,336 (C$1.10) | C$2.65 | - 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 89,053 (C$8) | C$25 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 49% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 176,169 (C$16) | C$55 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 105,763 (C$9) | C$28 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 650,328 (C$58) | C$152 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 361,319 (C$32) | C$95 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 133,391 (C$12) | C$12 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 36,857 (C$3.28) | C$4.86 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 48,318 (C$4.29) | C$7 | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 8,519,630 (C$757) | C$565 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,787 (C$0.16) | C$0.52 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 604,695 (C$54) | C$56 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 28,321 (C$2.52) | C$15 | - 83% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Indonesia is 45% cheaper than in Canada
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