Cost of living in Indonesia compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 50% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Indonesia | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 46,558 (C$4.04) | C$23 | - 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 59,745 (C$5.18) | C$13 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 27,585 (C$2.39) | C$9 | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 21,684 (C$1.88) | C$3.01 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 29,420 (C$2.55) | C$5.71 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 18,202 (C$1.58) | C$5.19 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 65,816 (C$5.71) | C$9 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 44,338 (C$3.84) | C$4.99 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 23,243 (C$2.02) | C$3.03 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 35,532 (C$3.08) | C$3.60 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 357,873 (C$31) | C$18 | + 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 21,944 (C$1.90) | C$3.10 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 20,736 (C$1.80) | C$2.95 | - 39% | |
| 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 20,539,400 (C$1,781) | C$2,735 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 10,735,200 (C$931) | C$2,124 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 1,054,360 (C$91) | C$221 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 8,475,260 (C$735) | C$1,779 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 4,676,900 (C$406) | C$1,401 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 555,271 (C$48) | C$126 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 405,895 (C$35) | C$73 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 4,110,400 (C$356) | C$441 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,797,940 (C$156) | C$208 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 58,625 (C$5.08) | C$14 | - 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 87,033 (C$8) | C$29 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 21% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Indonesia | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 746,172 (C$65) | C$80 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 494,843 (C$43) | C$57 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,256,500 (C$109) | C$122 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,345,870 (C$117) | C$149 | - 22% | |
| 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 553,625,000 (C$48,006) | C$30,938 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 11,228 (C$0.97) | C$1.67 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 197,899 (C$17) | C$105 | - 84% | |
| 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 22,717 (C$1.97) | C$13 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 48,531 (C$4.21) | C$29 | - 86% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 355,517 (C$31) | C$114 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 115,732 (C$10) | C$9 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 23,036 (C$2.00) | C$7 | - 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 32,995 (C$2.86) | C$6 | - 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 49,135 (C$4.26) | C$4.94 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 17,984 (C$1.56) | C$3.44 | - 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 87,591 (C$8) | C$31 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 48% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Indonesia | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 194,090 (C$17) | C$65 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 120,586 (C$10) | C$32 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 3,533,850 (C$306) | C$170 | + 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 419,806 (C$36) | C$113 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 119,009 (C$10) | C$15 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 37,625 (C$3.26) | C$5.37 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 44,445 (C$3.85) | C$7 | - 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 11,422,800 (C$991) | C$755 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 2,007 (C$0.17) | C$0.43 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 460,261 (C$40) | C$63 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 37,374 (C$3.24) | C$17 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in Indonesia is 52% cheaper than in Canada
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