Cost of living in Australia compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Australia is 52% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 (Rp 154,670) | Rp 61,616 | + 151% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$12 (Rp 107,433) | Rp 50,879 | + 111% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.88 (Rp 54,300) | Rp 28,690 | + 89% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.26 (Rp 11,594) | Rp 19,092 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.43 (Rp 50,148) | Rp 26,655 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.92 (Rp 45,467) | Rp 15,384 | + 196% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$8 (Rp 77,756) | Rp 69,458 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.27 (Rp 39,483) | Rp 39,153 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.26 (Rp 30,097) | Rp 19,538 | + 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.71 (Rp 52,750) | Rp 30,210 | + 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$19 (Rp 175,373) | Rp 433,415 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$2.90 (Rp 26,827) | Rp 16,020 | + 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.20 (Rp 20,333) | Rp 14,528 | + 40% | |
| Housing | + 132% | |||
| Housing in Australia is 132% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,551 (Rp 23,562,548) | Rp 13,278,000 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,080 (Rp 19,214,820) | Rp 7,047,390 | + 173% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$179 (Rp 1,657,544) | Rp 1,073,920 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,973 (Rp 18,225,134) | Rp 6,550,380 | + 178% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,400 (Rp 12,935,384) | Rp 3,577,050 | + 262% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$169 (Rp 1,559,287) | Rp 660,848 | + 136% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$57 (Rp 527,614) | Rp 268,756 | + 96% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$552 (Rp 5,098,251) | Rp 3,655,150 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$199 (Rp 1,840,258) | Rp 1,371,860 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$12 (Rp 106,667) | Rp 52,413 | + 104% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$31 (Rp 285,089) | Rp 51,166 | + 457% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Australia is 31% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$99 (Rp 915,493) | Rp 639,688 | + 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$72 (Rp 668,884) | Rp 543,010 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$152 (Rp 1,406,326) | Rp 1,062,600 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$154 (Rp 1,421,614) | Rp 883,123 | + 61% | |
| Transportation | + 78% | |||
| Transportation in Australia is 78% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$26,135 (Rp 241,413,579) | Rp 469,854,000 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.48 (Rp 13,690) | Rp 9,231 | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$149 (Rp 1,376,905) | Rp 360,956 | + 281% | |
| Personal Care | + 88% | |||
| Personal Care in Australia is 88% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$9 (Rp 85,173) | Rp 30,366 | + 180% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$16 (Rp 144,238) | Rp 138,988 | + 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$70 (Rp 645,908) | Rp 257,547 | + 151% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$6 (Rp 58,966) | Rp 41,237 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.83 (Rp 44,589) | Rp 24,297 | + 84% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.73 (Rp 52,958) | Rp 30,182 | + 75% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.16 (Rp 29,233) | Rp 19,131 | + 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.68 (Rp 33,990) | Rp 14,080 | + 141% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$29 (Rp 264,589) | Rp 66,998 | + 295% | |
| Entertainment | + 110% | |||
| Entertainment in Australia is 110% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$54 (Rp 499,626) | Rp 184,609 | + 171% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$36 (Rp 336,063) | Rp 104,111 | + 223% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$199 (Rp 1,839,630) | Rp 359,301 | + 412% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$104 (Rp 962,455) | Rp 433,102 | + 122% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$16 (Rp 152,387) | Rp 128,455 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.72 (Rp 43,595) | Rp 46,128 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 (Rp 83,349) | Rp 51,877 | + 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$634 (Rp 5,856,745) | Rp 6,699,010 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.43 (Rp 4,005) | Rp 1,407 | + 185% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$72 (Rp 661,316) | Rp 501,792 | + 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$34 (Rp 315,763) | Rp 23,371 | + 1251% | |
| TOTAL | + 87% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,855 prices entered by 1,204 different people.
Cost of living in Australia is 87% more expensive than in Indonesia
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