Cost of living in Indonesia compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 35% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 61,616 (C$5.95) | C$18 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 50,879 (C$4.91) | C$11 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 28,690 (C$2.77) | C$7 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 19,092 (C$1.84) | C$2.37 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 26,655 (C$2.57) | C$3.88 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 15,384 (C$1.48) | C$3.85 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 69,458 (C$7) | C$10 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 39,153 (C$3.78) | C$3.78 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 19,538 (C$1.89) | C$2.40 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 30,210 (C$2.92) | C$3.31 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 433,415 (C$42) | C$18 | + 134% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 16,020 (C$1.55) | C$2.32 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 14,528 (C$1.40) | C$2.04 | - 31% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 53% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 13,278,000 (C$1,281) | C$2,160 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 7,047,390 (C$680) | C$1,607 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 1,073,920 (C$104) | C$166 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 6,550,380 (C$632) | C$1,609 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 3,577,050 (C$345) | C$1,094 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 660,848 (C$64) | C$108 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 268,756 (C$26) | C$53 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 3,655,150 (C$353) | C$426 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,371,860 (C$132) | C$161 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 52,413 (C$5.06) | C$11 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 51,166 (C$4.94) | C$23 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 8% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 639,688 (C$62) | C$67 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 543,010 (C$52) | C$54 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,062,600 (C$103) | C$113 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 883,123 (C$85) | C$136 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 37% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 469,854,000 (C$45,346) | C$24,940 | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 9,231 (C$0.89) | C$1.24 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 360,956 (C$35) | C$112 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 55% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 30,366 (C$2.93) | C$11 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 138,988 (C$13) | C$22 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 257,547 (C$25) | C$85 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 41,237 (C$3.98) | C$8 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 24,297 (C$2.34) | C$5.03 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 30,182 (C$2.91) | C$5.01 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 19,131 (C$1.85) | C$2.98 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 14,080 (C$1.36) | C$2.31 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 66,998 (C$6) | C$24 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 48% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 184,609 (C$18) | C$54 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 104,111 (C$10) | C$28 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 359,301 (C$35) | C$163 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 433,102 (C$42) | C$101 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 128,455 (C$12) | C$12 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 46,128 (C$4.45) | C$4.87 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 51,877 (C$5.01) | C$7 | - 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 6,699,010 (C$647) | C$562 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,407 (C$0.14) | C$0.38 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 501,792 (C$48) | C$59 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 23,371 (C$2.26) | C$14 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2020.
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Cost of living in Indonesia is 43% cheaper than in Canada
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