Cost of living in Indonesia compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 51% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Indonesia | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 44,254 (C$3.84) | C$21 | - 82% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 49,494 (C$4.30) | C$12 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 26,667 (C$2.32) | C$8 | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 20,191 (C$1.75) | C$2.96 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 22,834 (C$1.98) | C$4.77 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 17,578 (C$1.53) | C$4.50 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 50,078 (C$4.35) | C$9 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 44,137 (C$3.83) | C$4.24 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 21,832 (C$1.90) | C$2.80 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 33,322 (C$2.89) | C$3.66 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 315,663 (C$27) | C$18 | + 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 18,124 (C$1.57) | C$2.58 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 19,568 (C$1.70) | C$2.83 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 61% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Indonesia | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 15,236,300 (C$1,323) | C$2,768 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 7,917,860 (C$688) | C$2,148 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 801,210 (C$70) | C$227 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 6,912,530 (C$600) | C$1,791 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 3,714,380 (C$323) | C$1,407 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 505,106 (C$44) | C$151 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 386,938 (C$34) | C$70 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 3,563,720 (C$310) | C$410 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,234,820 (C$107) | C$173 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 57,323 (C$4.98) | C$12 | - 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 82,222 (C$7) | C$30 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 32% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Indonesia | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 605,088 (C$53) | C$77 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 396,304 (C$34) | C$49 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,083,980 (C$94) | C$113 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 797,901 (C$69) | C$146 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 52% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Indonesia | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 404,063,000 (C$35,098) | C$27,565 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 10,847 (C$0.94) | C$1.78 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 308,616 (C$27) | C$113 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 67% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Indonesia | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 19,709 (C$1.71) | C$11 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 89,583 (C$8) | C$23 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 204,790 (C$18) | C$114 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 108,192 (C$9) | C$9 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 22,334 (C$1.94) | C$5.80 | - 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 30,094 (C$2.61) | C$5.73 | - 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 22,886 (C$1.99) | C$3.36 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 11,284 (C$0.98) | C$2.94 | - 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 119,565 (C$10) | C$30 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 51% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Indonesia | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 224,313 (C$19) | C$70 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 98,619 (C$9) | C$30 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 236,017 (C$21) | C$160 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 403,708 (C$35) | C$100 | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 156,872 (C$14) | C$13 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 36,661 (C$3.18) | C$5.06 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 38,493 (C$3.34) | C$8 | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 10,320,500 (C$896) | C$741 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,813 (C$0.16) | C$0.42 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 494,401 (C$43) | C$59 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 32,883 (C$2.86) | C$18 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 29, 2022.
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Cost of living in Indonesia is 55% cheaper than in Canada
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