Cost of living in Indonesia compared to Colombia
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| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 7% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Indonesia | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 45,378 (COL$13,234) | COL$33,775 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 54,330 (COL$15,845) | COL$25,705 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 27,591 (COL$8,047) | COL$10,498 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 19,722 (COL$5,752) | COL$4,396 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 26,707 (COL$7,789) | COL$9,111 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 18,501 (COL$5,395) | COL$3,930 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 56,542 (COL$16,490) | COL$12,073 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 42,973 (COL$12,533) | COL$8,823 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 22,558 (COL$6,579) | COL$3,496 | + 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 34,959 (COL$10,196) | COL$3,603 | + 183% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 337,317 (COL$98,375) | COL$49,286 | + 100% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 20,426 (COL$5,957) | COL$5,843 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 17,971 (COL$5,241) | COL$3,220 | + 63% | |
| Housing | + 43% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 43% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Indonesia | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 17,746,200 (COL$5,175,514) | COL$3,076,590 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 9,563,600 (COL$2,789,135) | COL$1,526,600 | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 496,641 (COL$144,841) | COL$282,823 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 7,338,660 (COL$2,140,252) | COL$1,746,670 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 4,109,450 (COL$1,198,483) | COL$964,419 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 1,211,340 (COL$353,276) | COL$186,441 | + 89% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 400,530 (COL$116,811) | COL$70,734 | + 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 4,056,150 (COL$1,182,938) | COL$1,451,730 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,358,260 (COL$396,124) | COL$449,268 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 43,866 (COL$12,793) | COL$21,716 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 71,573 (COL$20,874) | COL$15,896 | + 31% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 5% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Indonesia | Colombia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 624,572 (COL$182,151) | COL$198,936 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 439,901 (COL$128,293) | COL$126,323 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,212,520 (COL$353,620) | COL$321,275 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,298,040 (COL$378,561) | COL$248,008 | + 53% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 13% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Indonesia | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 535,705,000 (COL$156,233,362) | COL$68,740,200 | + 127% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 11,904 (COL$3,472) | COL$3,789 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 150,291 (COL$43,831) | COL$142,199 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 24% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Indonesia | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 36,367 (COL$10,606) | COL$16,684 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 60,467 (COL$17,635) | COL$23,255 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 313,421 (COL$91,406) | COL$95,730 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 130,123 (COL$37,949) | COL$18,331 | + 107% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 19,595 (COL$5,715) | COL$12,960 | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 34,558 (COL$10,079) | COL$18,152 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 30,035 (COL$8,760) | COL$7,559 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 15,580 (COL$4,544) | COL$5,982 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 88,350 (COL$25,767) | COL$28,724 | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 50% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Indonesia | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 216,012 (COL$62,998) | COL$43,190 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 104,481 (COL$30,471) | COL$29,928 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 2,274,680 (COL$663,389) | COL$137,911 | + 381% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 383,761 (COL$111,920) | COL$113,750 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 162,937 (COL$47,519) | COL$30,685 | + 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 36,298 (COL$10,586) | COL$10,275 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 40,791 (COL$11,896) | COL$4,363 | + 173% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 12,194,000 (COL$3,556,266) | COL$2,605,450 | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 2,029 (COL$592) | COL$243 | + 144% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 496,553 (COL$144,815) | COL$113,274 | + 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 35,528 (COL$10,361) | COL$9,984 | + 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
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Cost of living in Indonesia is 12% more expensive than in Colombia
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