Cost of living in Indonesia compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 43% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Indonesia | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 59,962 (₡ 2,205) | ₡ 6,983 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 55,395 (₡ 2,037) | ₡ 5,046 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 27,371 (₡ 1,007) | ₡ 2,290 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 20,165 (₡ 742) | ₡ 950 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 26,969 (₡ 992) | ₡ 2,505 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 17,108 (₡ 629) | ₡ 1,253 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 50,021 (₡ 1,840) | ₡ 3,625 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 42,079 (₡ 1,548) | ₡ 2,138 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 22,926 (₡ 843) | ₡ 1,462 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 35,271 (₡ 1,297) | ₡ 964 | + 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 302,386 (₡ 11,121) | ₡ 8,480 | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 19,961 (₡ 734) | ₡ 1,743 | - 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 18,941 (₡ 697) | ₡ 952 | - 27% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 21% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Indonesia | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 16,292,300 (₡ 599,171) | ₡ 605,171 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 8,256,070 (₡ 303,628) | ₡ 321,439 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 871,567 (₡ 32,053) | ₡ 38,122 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 8,332,070 (₡ 306,423) | ₡ 426,773 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 3,724,330 (₡ 136,967) | ₡ 227,481 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 532,882 (₡ 19,597) | ₡ 35,538 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 345,070 (₡ 12,690) | ₡ 18,732 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 3,857,190 (₡ 141,853) | ₡ 294,698 | - 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,498,840 (₡ 55,122) | ₡ 73,990 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 70,816 (₡ 2,604) | ₡ 5,379 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 78,155 (₡ 2,874) | ₡ 2,980 | - 4% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 29% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Indonesia | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 560,382 (₡ 20,609) | ₡ 38,077 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 442,949 (₡ 16,290) | ₡ 24,568 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,218,390 (₡ 44,808) | ₡ 54,233 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,398,430 (₡ 51,429) | ₡ 39,819 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 51% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Indonesia | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 492,973,000 (₡ 18,129,735) | ₡ 18,383,000 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 11,374 (₡ 418) | ₡ 919 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 190,182 (₡ 6,994) | ₡ 33,571 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 65% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Indonesia | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 36,367 (₡ 1,337) | ₡ 3,872 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 60,467 (₡ 2,224) | ₡ 11,044 | - 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 332,000 (₡ 12,210) | ₡ 36,487 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 67,999 (₡ 2,501) | ₡ 3,038 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 22,412 (₡ 824) | ₡ 2,962 | - 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 34,558 (₡ 1,271) | ₡ 3,612 | - 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 30,035 (₡ 1,105) | ₡ 1,689 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 15,580 (₡ 573) | ₡ 1,551 | - 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 88,350 (₡ 3,249) | ₡ 7,509 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 25% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Indonesia | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 213,417 (₡ 7,849) | ₡ 12,210 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 110,240 (₡ 4,054) | ₡ 6,793 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 300,249 (₡ 11,042) | ₡ 14,186 | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 490,881 (₡ 18,053) | ₡ 33,546 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 92,882 (₡ 3,416) | ₡ 4,541 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 39,821 (₡ 1,464) | ₡ 2,531 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 44,788 (₡ 1,647) | ₡ 1,353 | + 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 9,505,300 (₡ 349,570) | ₡ 403,893 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,816 (₡ 67) | ₡ 50 | + 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 585,606 (₡ 21,536) | ₡ 33,270 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 36,785 (₡ 1,353) | ₡ 2,507 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in Indonesia is 40% cheaper than in Costa Rica
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