Cost of living in Indonesia compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 22% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 48,509 (₡ 2,044) | ₡ 6,148 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 54,896 (₡ 2,313) | ₡ 3,966 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 30,099 (₡ 1,268) | ₡ 1,833 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 20,570 (₡ 867) | ₡ 841 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 25,479 (₡ 1,074) | ₡ 1,738 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 16,222 (₡ 684) | ₡ 1,084 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 59,701 (₡ 2,516) | ₡ 2,436 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 37,956 (₡ 1,599) | ₡ 1,993 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 19,374 (₡ 816) | ₡ 945 | - 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 34,923 (₡ 1,471) | ₡ 1,047 | + 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 356,233 (₡ 15,010) | ₡ 9,442 | + 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 19,537 (₡ 823) | ₡ 1,534 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 19,724 (₡ 831) | ₡ 727 | + 14% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is about the same as in Costa Rica | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 17,274,900 (₡ 727,889) | ₡ 576,198 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 10,375,400 (₡ 437,174) | ₡ 282,668 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 1,245,580 (₡ 52,483) | ₡ 37,372 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 6,604,130 (₡ 278,269) | ₡ 491,271 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 3,901,590 (₡ 164,396) | ₡ 233,712 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 813,523 (₡ 34,278) | ₡ 25,480 | + 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 354,270 (₡ 14,927) | ₡ 15,445 | - 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 4,471,440 (₡ 188,407) | ₡ 199,597 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 2,299,770 (₡ 96,902) | ₡ 60,172 | + 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 60,481 (₡ 2,548) | ₡ 4,622 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 67,068 (₡ 2,826) | ₡ 2,222 | + 27% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 16% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 653,954 (₡ 27,555) | ₡ 36,583 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 423,397 (₡ 17,840) | ₡ 21,003 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,103,610 (₡ 46,501) | ₡ 54,069 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,178,320 (₡ 49,649) | ₡ 50,240 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 13% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 493,244,000 (₡ 20,783,158) | ₡ 11,655,100 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 8,915 (₡ 376) | ₡ 588 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 237,123 (₡ 9,991) | ₡ 23,064 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 64% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 23,300 (₡ 982) | ₡ 4,978 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 65,399 (₡ 2,756) | ₡ 6,819 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 254,843 (₡ 10,738) | ₡ 44,377 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 49,080 (₡ 2,068) | ₡ 3,034 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 19,454 (₡ 820) | ₡ 2,399 | - 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 36,205 (₡ 1,526) | ₡ 3,440 | - 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 18,007 (₡ 759) | ₡ 1,593 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 11,130 (₡ 469) | ₡ 1,319 | - 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 86,706 (₡ 3,653) | ₡ 7,324 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 16% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 166,095 (₡ 6,999) | ₡ 13,020 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 104,958 (₡ 4,422) | ₡ 5,929 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 520,784 (₡ 21,944) | ₡ 16,811 | + 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 388,033 (₡ 16,350) | ₡ 28,959 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 111,803 (₡ 4,711) | ₡ 3,957 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 35,619 (₡ 1,501) | ₡ 2,206 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 47,498 (₡ 2,001) | ₡ 1,416 | + 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 8,166,620 (₡ 344,106) | ₡ 302,259 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,799 (₡ 76) | ₡ 45 | + 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 579,157 (₡ 24,403) | ₡ 37,582 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 28,887 (₡ 1,217) | ₡ 2,221 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in Indonesia is 16% cheaper than in Costa Rica
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