- Cost of Living
- Indonesia
- Costa Rica
- Comparison
Cost of living in Indonesia compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 27% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 68,713 (₡ 2,670) | ₡ 5,609 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Rp 50,595 (₡ 1,966) | ₡ 3,508 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 30,141 (₡ 1,171) | ₡ 2,280 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 19,176 (₡ 745) | ₡ 800 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 25,114 (₡ 976) | ₡ 1,636 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 14,492 (₡ 563) | ₡ 1,146 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 66,214 (₡ 2,573) | ₡ 2,839 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 35,559 (₡ 1,382) | ₡ 1,917 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 17,545 (₡ 682) | ₡ 1,025 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 33,489 (₡ 1,301) | ₡ 809 | + 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 346,359 (₡ 13,459) | ₡ 7,886 | + 71% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Rp 19,103 (₡ 742) | ₡ 1,594 | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 16,652 (₡ 647) | ₡ 692 | - 7% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 37% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 12,147,400 (₡ 472,022) | ₡ 616,803 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Rp 10,028,900 (₡ 389,702) | ₡ 378,964 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 893,849 (₡ 34,733) | ₡ 98,502 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 8,365,540 (₡ 325,067) | ₡ 448,538 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Rp 4,983,150 (₡ 193,635) | ₡ 350,678 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Rp 651,799 (₡ 25,328) | ₡ 140,382 | - 82% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Rp 281,056 (₡ 10,921) | ₡ 22,152 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Rp 4,905,610 (₡ 190,622) | ₡ 307,685 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,838,430 (₡ 71,437) | ₡ 70,577 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 56,108 (₡ 2,180) | ₡ 3,707 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 54,050 (₡ 2,100) | ₡ 2,112 | - 1% | |
| Clothes | - 60% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 60% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Rp 608,039 (₡ 23,627) | ₡ 42,710 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Rp 411,092 (₡ 15,974) | ₡ 51,028 | - 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 973,497 (₡ 37,828) | ₡ 54,162 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 931,119 (₡ 36,181) | ₡ 46,009 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 22% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 457,200,000 (₡ 17,765,815) | ₡ 13,938,500 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 8,707 (₡ 338) | ₡ 670 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 356,727 (₡ 13,862) | ₡ 25,291 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 72% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 72% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 23,597 (₡ 917) | ₡ 2,357 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 93,616 (₡ 3,638) | ₡ 23,429 | - 84% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 335,478 (₡ 13,036) | ₡ 41,291 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Rp 42,380 (₡ 1,647) | ₡ 3,495 | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 22,608 (₡ 878) | ₡ 2,727 | - 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 33,284 (₡ 1,293) | ₡ 2,972 | - 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 13,832 (₡ 537) | ₡ 2,290 | - 77% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 14,078 (₡ 547) | ₡ 1,684 | - 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 83,056 (₡ 3,227) | ₡ 9,698 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 26% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 201,939 (₡ 7,847) | ₡ 14,742 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 100,459 (₡ 3,904) | ₡ 6,540 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 395,511 (₡ 15,369) | ₡ 26,487 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 507,743 (₡ 19,730) | ₡ 28,376 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 134,353 (₡ 5,221) | ₡ 3,405 | + 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 48,482 (₡ 1,884) | ₡ 2,009 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 56,534 (₡ 2,197) | ₡ 1,432 | + 53% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Rp 7,577,940 (₡ 294,463) | ₡ 382,014 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,647 (₡ 64) | ₡ 90 | - 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 574,443 (₡ 22,322) | ₡ 32,008 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Rp 23,565 (₡ 916) | ₡ 1,785 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Indonesia is 35% cheaper than in Costa Rica
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