Cost of living in Australia compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 81% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Australia is 81% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$18 (Rp 196,798) | Rp 49,381 | + 299% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$12 (Rp 131,658) | Rp 55,115 | + 139% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.91 (Rp 64,072) | Rp 32,165 | + 99% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.47 (Rp 15,874) | Rp 20,667 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.51 (Rp 59,713) | Rp 25,337 | + 136% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.99 (Rp 54,075) | Rp 17,064 | + 217% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$7 (Rp 74,628) | Rp 61,721 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.55 (Rp 49,315) | Rp 37,576 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.22 (Rp 34,848) | Rp 19,651 | + 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.49 (Rp 59,480) | Rp 33,333 | + 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$18 (Rp 194,368) | Rp 375,202 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$2.93 (Rp 31,761) | Rp 18,761 | + 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.49 (Rp 26,945) | Rp 18,326 | + 47% | |
| Housing | + 126% | |||
| Housing in Australia is 126% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$3,170 (Rp 34,344,049) | Rp 19,045,400 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,151 (Rp 23,305,873) | Rp 10,096,300 | + 131% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$243 (Rp 2,637,529) | Rp 1,245,580 | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,947 (Rp 21,089,506) | Rp 7,203,760 | + 193% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,500 (Rp 16,253,865) | Rp 4,313,490 | + 277% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$177 (Rp 1,919,154) | Rp 979,539 | + 96% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$60 (Rp 650,251) | Rp 329,516 | + 97% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$486 (Rp 5,261,581) | Rp 4,258,580 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$247 (Rp 2,677,495) | Rp 2,125,490 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$13 (Rp 139,390) | Rp 66,640 | + 109% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$31 (Rp 336,758) | Rp 65,894 | + 411% | |
| Clothes | + 63% | |||
| Clothes in Australia is 63% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$103 (Rp 1,111,488) | Rp 680,041 | + 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$68 (Rp 736,046) | Rp 422,463 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$139 (Rp 1,504,265) | Rp 1,072,100 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$142 (Rp 1,542,129) | Rp 1,116,540 | + 38% | |
| Transportation | + 151% | |||
| Transportation in Australia is 151% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$27,984 (Rp 303,172,550) | Rp 486,176,000 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.40 (Rp 15,117) | Rp 8,964 | + 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$160 (Rp 1,730,485) | Rp 228,023 | + 659% | |
| Personal Care | + 131% | |||
| Personal Care in Australia is 131% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$8 (Rp 89,842) | Rp 29,297 | + 207% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$19 (Rp 203,705) | Rp 59,151 | + 244% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$69 (Rp 749,843) | Rp 256,292 | + 193% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (Rp 72,108) | Rp 80,956 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.56 (Rp 49,426) | Rp 22,650 | + 118% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$6 (Rp 67,233) | Rp 44,295 | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.55 (Rp 38,469) | Rp 22,030 | + 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.58 (Rp 38,770) | Rp 12,336 | + 214% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$28 (Rp 302,722) | Rp 81,128 | + 273% | |
| Entertainment | + 125% | |||
| Entertainment in Australia is 125% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$59 (Rp 635,043) | Rp 176,169 | + 260% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$36 (Rp 386,405) | Rp 104,243 | + 271% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$198 (Rp 2,146,381) | Rp 650,328 | + 230% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$90 (Rp 973,797) | Rp 367,409 | + 165% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$17 (Rp 186,197) | Rp 133,391 | + 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.48 (Rp 48,510) | Rp 36,857 | + 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 (Rp 96,157) | Rp 48,222 | + 99% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$652 (Rp 7,064,316) | Rp 8,519,630 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.51 (Rp 5,512) | Rp 1,787 | + 208% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$70 (Rp 757,592) | Rp 604,695 | + 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$35 (Rp 380,236) | Rp 28,427 | + 1238% | |
| TOTAL | + 119% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,995 prices entered by 614 different people.
Cost of living in Australia is 119% more expensive than in Indonesia
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