Cost of living in Australia compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 98% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Australia is 98% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Australia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$21 (Rp 224,399) | Rp 59,962 | + 274% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$14 (Rp 142,293) | Rp 55,395 | + 157% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$6 (Rp 66,607) | Rp 27,371 | + 143% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.78 (Rp 18,589) | Rp 20,165 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$6 (Rp 65,618) | Rp 26,969 | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$7 (Rp 73,901) | Rp 17,108 | + 332% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$9 (Rp 89,497) | Rp 50,021 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.50 (Rp 47,001) | Rp 42,079 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.33 (Rp 34,831) | Rp 22,926 | + 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.74 (Rp 59,996) | Rp 35,271 | + 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$20 (Rp 207,979) | Rp 302,386 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.83 (Rp 40,000) | Rp 19,961 | + 100% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.84 (Rp 29,690) | Rp 18,941 | + 57% | |
| Housing | + 150% | |||
| Housing in Australia is 150% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Australia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,998 (Rp 31,326,718) | Rp 16,292,300 | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,241 (Rp 23,419,050) | Rp 8,256,070 | + 184% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$241 (Rp 2,515,146) | Rp 871,567 | + 189% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,171 (Rp 22,679,900) | Rp 8,332,070 | + 172% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,620 (Rp 16,925,943) | Rp 3,724,330 | + 354% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$186 (Rp 1,944,871) | Rp 532,882 | + 265% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$73 (Rp 759,509) | Rp 345,070 | + 120% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$570 (Rp 5,952,349) | Rp 3,857,190 | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$273 (Rp 2,855,026) | Rp 1,498,840 | + 90% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$12 (Rp 125,663) | Rp 70,816 | + 77% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$36 (Rp 380,924) | Rp 78,155 | + 387% | |
| Clothes | + 76% | |||
| Clothes in Australia is 76% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Australia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$108 (Rp 1,133,645) | Rp 560,382 | + 102% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$81 (Rp 847,280) | Rp 442,949 | + 91% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$159 (Rp 1,665,877) | Rp 1,218,390 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$176 (Rp 1,840,811) | Rp 1,398,430 | + 32% | |
| Transportation | + 201% | |||
| Transportation in Australia is 201% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Australia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$33,118 (Rp 346,047,229) | Rp 492,973,000 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.97 (Rp 20,605) | Rp 11,374 | + 81% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$183 (Rp 1,908,676) | Rp 190,182 | + 904% | |
| Personal Care | + 128% | |||
| Personal Care in Australia is 128% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Australia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$9 (Rp 98,240) | Rp 36,367 | + 170% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$21 (Rp 221,943) | Rp 60,467 | + 267% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$75 (Rp 779,489) | Rp 332,000 | + 135% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$12 (Rp 126,186) | Rp 67,999 | + 86% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.09 (Rp 53,179) | Rp 22,412 | + 137% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.30 (Rp 55,364) | Rp 34,558 | + 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.54 (Rp 36,986) | Rp 30,035 | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.44 (Rp 35,990) | Rp 15,580 | + 131% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$33 (Rp 342,266) | Rp 88,350 | + 287% | |
| Entertainment | + 113% | |||
| Entertainment in Australia is 113% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Australia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$61 (Rp 638,940) | Rp 213,417 | + 199% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$39 (Rp 403,962) | Rp 110,240 | + 266% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$233 (Rp 2,439,612) | Rp 300,249 | + 713% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$115 (Rp 1,199,932) | Rp 490,881 | + 144% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$20 (Rp 206,513) | Rp 92,882 | + 122% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.20 (Rp 54,298) | Rp 39,821 | + 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$10 (Rp 104,052) | Rp 44,788 | + 132% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$731 (Rp 7,634,244) | Rp 9,505,300 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.34 (Rp 3,524) | Rp 1,816 | + 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$77 (Rp 802,999) | Rp 585,606 | + 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$41 (Rp 433,491) | Rp 36,785 | + 1078% | |
| TOTAL | + 139% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Australia is 139% more expensive than in Indonesia
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