Cost of living in Australia compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 101% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Australia is 101% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Australia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$23 (Rp 230,689) | Rp 55,068 | + 319% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$15 (Rp 149,914) | Rp 58,183 | + 158% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$8 (Rp 77,235) | Rp 31,308 | + 147% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.95 (Rp 19,596) | Rp 23,307 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$7 (Rp 73,515) | Rp 30,367 | + 142% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$6 (Rp 60,312) | Rp 14,479 | + 317% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$10 (Rp 97,951) | Rp 67,619 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$5.08 (Rp 50,950) | Rp 46,085 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.80 (Rp 38,058) | Rp 20,806 | + 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$7 (Rp 70,167) | Rp 34,093 | + 106% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$22 (Rp 218,176) | Rp 344,187 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$4.00 (Rp 40,141) | Rp 18,823 | + 113% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.58 (Rp 25,909) | Rp 14,432 | + 80% | |
| Housing | + 143% | |||
| Housing in Australia is 143% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Australia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$4,067 (Rp 40,772,448) | Rp 20,348,700 | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,834 (Rp 28,416,550) | Rp 11,729,200 | + 142% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$321 (Rp 3,222,396) | Rp 2,034,370 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,686 (Rp 26,931,902) | Rp 7,387,200 | + 265% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,976 (Rp 19,809,117) | Rp 4,597,950 | + 331% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$213 (Rp 2,130,920) | Rp 1,423,880 | + 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$67 (Rp 673,959) | Rp 378,883 | + 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$645 (Rp 6,464,833) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 102% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$243 (Rp 2,437,805) | Rp 1,931,010 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$15 (Rp 153,936) | Rp 91,402 | + 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$42 (Rp 420,125) | Rp 80,207 | + 424% | |
| Clothes | + 73% | |||
| Clothes in Australia is 73% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Australia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$123 (Rp 1,236,151) | Rp 759,724 | + 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$94 (Rp 939,018) | Rp 458,661 | + 105% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$171 (Rp 1,713,677) | Rp 1,371,230 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$180 (Rp 1,805,709) | Rp 1,296,520 | + 39% | |
| Transportation | + 178% | |||
| Transportation in Australia is 178% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Australia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$39,948 (Rp 400,491,217) | Rp 504,781,000 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.97 (Rp 19,703) | Rp 12,558 | + 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$147 (Rp 1,476,458) | Rp 199,904 | + 639% | |
| Personal Care | + 149% | |||
| Personal Care in Australia is 149% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Australia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$8 (Rp 84,458) | Rp 22,456 | + 276% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$23 (Rp 230,742) | Rp 96,147 | + 140% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$86 (Rp 860,650) | Rp 275,446 | + 212% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (Rp 74,771) | Rp 66,604 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.40 (Rp 54,116) | Rp 26,592 | + 104% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$9 (Rp 89,788) | Rp 33,023 | + 172% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$4.47 (Rp 44,846) | Rp 27,953 | + 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$4.31 (Rp 43,168) | Rp 12,305 | + 251% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$38 (Rp 377,229) | Rp 84,361 | + 347% | |
| Entertainment | + 197% | |||
| Entertainment in Australia is 197% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Australia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$77 (Rp 767,577) | Rp 261,890 | + 193% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$47 (Rp 466,805) | Rp 104,570 | + 346% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$257 (Rp 2,578,811) | Rp 496,791 | + 419% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$126 (Rp 1,266,177) | Rp 379,769 | + 233% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$22 (Rp 215,657) | Rp 149,637 | + 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.31 (Rp 53,251) | Rp 38,584 | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$13 (Rp 127,463) | Rp 50,891 | + 150% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$943 (Rp 9,449,760) | Rp 6,922,760 | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.86 (Rp 8,648) | Rp 2,388 | + 262% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$89 (Rp 889,035) | Rp 451,365 | + 97% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$46 (Rp 456,840) | Rp 42,610 | + 972% | |
| TOTAL | + 142% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 13, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Australia is 142% more expensive than in Indonesia
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