Cost of living in Indonesia compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
Food | - 42% | |||
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Food in Indonesia is 42% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
Indonesia | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 51,111 (₡ 1,659) | ₡ 7,179 | - 77% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 61,877 (₡ 2,008) | ₡ 4,244 | - 53% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 30,423 (₡ 987) | ₡ 2,104 | - 53% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 22,265 (₡ 723) | ₡ 1,033 | - 30% | |
12 eggs, large | Rp 28,853 (₡ 936) | ₡ 2,009 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 17,001 (₡ 552) | ₡ 1,170 | - 53% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 65,310 (₡ 2,119) | ₡ 2,832 | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 46,717 (₡ 1,516) | ₡ 1,735 | - 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 20,220 (₡ 656) | ₡ 961 | - 32% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 35,818 (₡ 1,162) | ₡ 972 | + 20% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 361,559 (₡ 11,733) | ₡ 9,064 | + 29% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 21,133 (₡ 686) | ₡ 1,602 | - 57% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 20,433 (₡ 663) | ₡ 887 | - 25% | |
Housing | + 3% | |||
Housing in Indonesia is about the same as in Costa Rica | ||||
Indonesia | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 22,706,200 (₡ 736,851) | ₡ 589,206 | + 25% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 12,226,400 (₡ 396,766) | ₡ 339,942 | + 17% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 1,735,350 (₡ 56,315) | ₡ 36,687 | + 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 9,185,280 (₡ 298,077) | ₡ 378,343 | - 21% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 4,750,620 (₡ 154,165) | ₡ 224,652 | - 31% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 1,250,250 (₡ 40,573) | ₡ 21,419 | + 89% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 355,074 (₡ 11,523) | ₡ 13,402 | - 14% | |
40” flat screen tv | Rp 3,775,180 (₡ 122,510) | ₡ 192,502 | - 36% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,744,390 (₡ 56,608) | ₡ 70,289 | - 19% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 56,362 (₡ 1,829) | ₡ 4,103 | - 55% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 90,892 (₡ 2,950) | ₡ 2,235 | + 32% | |
Clothes | - 23% | |||
Clothes in Indonesia is 23% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
Indonesia | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 737,605 (₡ 23,936) | ₡ 39,927 | - 40% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 511,282 (₡ 16,592) | ₡ 19,656 | - 16% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,342,120 (₡ 43,554) | ₡ 54,687 | - 20% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,400,490 (₡ 45,448) | ₡ 47,659 | - 5% | |
Transportation | - 41% | |||
Transportation in Indonesia is 41% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
Indonesia | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 527,598,000 (₡ 17,121,372) | ₡ 14,778,300 | + 16% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 12,409 (₡ 403) | ₡ 703 | - 43% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 230,891 (₡ 7,493) | ₡ 23,869 | - 69% | |
Personal Care | - 68% | |||
Personal Care in Indonesia is 68% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
Indonesia | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 27,948 (₡ 907) | ₡ 3,885 | - 77% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 35,309 (₡ 1,146) | ₡ 7,483 | - 85% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 328,198 (₡ 10,651) | ₡ 34,202 | - 69% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 114,524 (₡ 3,716) | ₡ 5,144 | - 28% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 23,749 (₡ 771) | ₡ 3,186 | - 76% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 34,773 (₡ 1,128) | ₡ 3,490 | - 68% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 33,895 (₡ 1,100) | ₡ 1,268 | - 13% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Rp 9,939 (₡ 323) | ₡ 1,924 | - 83% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 114,835 (₡ 3,727) | ₡ 7,493 | - 50% | |
Entertainment | - 29% | |||
Entertainment in Indonesia is 29% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
Indonesia | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 209,471 (₡ 6,798) | ₡ 14,613 | - 53% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Rp 119,365 (₡ 3,874) | ₡ 6,915 | - 44% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 400,000 (₡ 12,981) | ₡ 13,750 | - 6% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 432,378 (₡ 14,031) | ₡ 29,844 | - 53% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 157,306 (₡ 5,105) | ₡ 4,584 | + 11% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 40,476 (₡ 1,314) | ₡ 3,313 | - 60% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 57,564 (₡ 1,868) | ₡ 1,607 | + 16% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 10,732,200 (₡ 348,277) | ₡ 347,355 | + 0% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,881 (₡ 61) | ₡ 38 | + 61% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 501,142 (₡ 16,263) | ₡ 34,947 | - 53% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 36,781 (₡ 1,194) | ₡ 2,752 | - 57% | |
TOTAL | - 31% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in Indonesia is 31% cheaper than in Costa Rica
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