- Cost of Living
- Indonesia
- Costa Rica
- Comparison
Cost of living in Indonesia compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 28% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 63,792 (₡ 2,552) | ₡ 5,503 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Rp 49,134 (₡ 1,966) | ₡ 3,757 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 27,633 (₡ 1,105) | ₡ 2,445 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 19,610 (₡ 785) | ₡ 829 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 26,326 (₡ 1,053) | ₡ 1,590 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 13,296 (₡ 532) | ₡ 1,244 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 61,207 (₡ 2,449) | ₡ 3,321 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 34,695 (₡ 1,388) | ₡ 2,116 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 16,511 (₡ 661) | ₡ 1,068 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 30,287 (₡ 1,212) | ₡ 817 | + 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 352,484 (₡ 14,101) | ₡ 7,813 | + 80% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Rp 20,380 (₡ 815) | ₡ 1,573 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 17,162 (₡ 687) | ₡ 660 | + 4% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 47% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 11,435,900 (₡ 457,501) | ₡ 608,973 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Rp 7,504,990 (₡ 300,242) | ₡ 343,838 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 1,071,210 (₡ 42,854) | ₡ 111,470 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 7,608,140 (₡ 304,369) | ₡ 705,949 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Rp 4,142,210 (₡ 165,712) | ₡ 401,953 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Rp 691,819 (₡ 27,677) | ₡ 140,382 | - 80% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Rp 303,530 (₡ 12,143) | ₡ 24,945 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Rp 4,322,790 (₡ 172,936) | ₡ 280,432 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,628,660 (₡ 65,156) | ₡ 62,868 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 48,003 (₡ 1,920) | ₡ 3,681 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 50,915 (₡ 2,037) | ₡ 2,035 | + 0% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 45% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Rp 574,040 (₡ 22,965) | ₡ 39,616 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Rp 422,764 (₡ 16,913) | ₡ 34,402 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,035,090 (₡ 41,409) | ₡ 58,267 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 990,885 (₡ 39,641) | ₡ 58,707 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 16% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 433,968,000 (₡ 17,361,187) | ₡ 13,057,900 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 8,748 (₡ 350) | ₡ 669 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 306,549 (₡ 12,264) | ₡ 21,102 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | - 74% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 74% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 18,737 (₡ 750) | ₡ 2,357 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 71,789 (₡ 2,872) | ₡ 26,718 | - 89% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 313,840 (₡ 12,555) | ₡ 40,372 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Rp 35,874 (₡ 1,435) | ₡ 3,545 | - 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 20,511 (₡ 821) | ₡ 2,124 | - 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 29,043 (₡ 1,162) | ₡ 3,088 | - 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 11,569 (₡ 463) | ₡ 2,242 | - 79% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 12,259 (₡ 490) | ₡ 1,345 | - 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 88,094 (₡ 3,524) | ₡ 9,934 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 29% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 215,409 (₡ 8,618) | ₡ 16,242 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 96,908 (₡ 3,877) | ₡ 7,060 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 375,382 (₡ 15,017) | ₡ 22,276 | - 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 479,575 (₡ 19,186) | ₡ 30,701 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 131,447 (₡ 5,259) | ₡ 3,631 | + 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 48,005 (₡ 1,920) | ₡ 1,852 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 57,987 (₡ 2,320) | ₡ 1,617 | + 43% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Rp 7,986,280 (₡ 319,497) | ₡ 332,594 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,629 (₡ 65) | ₡ 140 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 573,489 (₡ 22,943) | ₡ 31,687 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Rp 22,960 (₡ 919) | ₡ 1,727 | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2018.
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Cost of living in Indonesia is 36% cheaper than in Costa Rica
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