- Cost of Living
- Indonesia
- Costa Rica
- Comparison
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 64,060 (₡ 2,625) | ₡ 4,876 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Rp 50,221 (₡ 2,058) | ₡ 3,622 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 31,397 (₡ 1,287) | ₡ 2,497 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 18,967 (₡ 777) | ₡ 799 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 22,704 (₡ 930) | ₡ 1,643 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 15,321 (₡ 628) | ₡ 1,056 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 67,443 (₡ 2,764) | ₡ 2,987 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 37,831 (₡ 1,550) | ₡ 1,972 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 18,389 (₡ 754) | ₡ 907 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 32,050 (₡ 1,313) | ₡ 839 | + 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 363,342 (₡ 14,889) | ₡ 7,871 | + 89% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Rp 19,021 (₡ 779) | ₡ 1,636 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 15,904 (₡ 652) | ₡ 656 | - 1% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 39% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 11,979,100 (₡ 490,875) | ₡ 653,744 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Rp 8,842,230 (₡ 362,333) | ₡ 395,411 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 899,203 (₡ 36,847) | ₡ 112,659 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 8,255,600 (₡ 338,295) | ₡ 473,318 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Rp 4,645,870 (₡ 190,377) | ₡ 337,578 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Rp 630,805 (₡ 25,849) | ₡ 140,382 | - 82% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Rp 244,903 (₡ 10,036) | ₡ 20,830 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Rp 4,604,060 (₡ 188,663) | ₡ 282,228 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,766,010 (₡ 72,367) | ₡ 68,986 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 60,823 (₡ 2,492) | ₡ 4,331 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 59,495 (₡ 2,438) | ₡ 2,460 | - 1% | |
| Clothes | - 48% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 48% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Rp 612,994 (₡ 25,119) | ₡ 40,927 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Rp 416,812 (₡ 17,080) | ₡ 38,820 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 974,726 (₡ 39,942) | ₡ 54,148 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 821,580 (₡ 33,666) | ₡ 40,855 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 18% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 470,268,000 (₡ 19,270,446) | ₡ 14,622,500 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 8,713 (₡ 357) | ₡ 649 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 376,741 (₡ 15,438) | ₡ 27,199 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | - 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 69% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 25,888 (₡ 1,061) | ₡ 3,037 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 86,121 (₡ 3,529) | ₡ 21,724 | - 84% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 362,813 (₡ 14,867) | ₡ 40,917 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Rp 45,322 (₡ 1,857) | ₡ 3,511 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 23,501 (₡ 963) | ₡ 3,347 | - 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 33,880 (₡ 1,388) | ₡ 3,065 | - 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 15,234 (₡ 624) | ₡ 2,147 | - 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 13,078 (₡ 536) | ₡ 1,654 | - 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 92,813 (₡ 3,803) | ₡ 7,332 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 18% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 207,987 (₡ 8,523) | ₡ 17,193 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 98,924 (₡ 4,054) | ₡ 6,373 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 390,835 (₡ 16,015) | ₡ 32,945 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 480,517 (₡ 19,690) | ₡ 28,727 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 125,911 (₡ 5,160) | ₡ 3,318 | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 46,550 (₡ 1,907) | ₡ 2,047 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 57,305 (₡ 2,348) | ₡ 1,359 | + 73% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Rp 8,006,060 (₡ 328,069) | ₡ 376,038 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,764 (₡ 72) | ₡ 34 | + 111% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 536,205 (₡ 21,972) | ₡ 32,117 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Rp 24,432 (₡ 1,001) | ₡ 1,882 | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Indonesia is 31% cheaper than in Costa Rica
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