Cost of living in Australia compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 83% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Australia is 83% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Australia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$18 (Rp 183,354) | Rp 42,304 | + 333% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$13 (Rp 127,472) | Rp 54,298 | + 135% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$7 (Rp 68,344) | Rp 27,651 | + 147% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.38 (Rp 14,032) | Rp 20,105 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.77 (Rp 58,710) | Rp 24,210 | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.46 (Rp 55,524) | Rp 16,357 | + 239% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$8 (Rp 82,050) | Rp 62,456 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.40 (Rp 44,798) | Rp 38,556 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.09 (Rp 31,391) | Rp 20,393 | + 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.60 (Rp 57,019) | Rp 33,984 | + 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$20 (Rp 200,302) | Rp 339,527 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$2.85 (Rp 29,019) | Rp 17,631 | + 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.53 (Rp 25,699) | Rp 17,406 | + 48% | |
| Housing | + 141% | |||
| Housing in Australia is 141% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Australia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,417 (Rp 24,587,297) | Rp 15,985,100 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,224 (Rp 22,627,992) | Rp 8,980,080 | + 152% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$215 (Rp 2,183,996) | Rp 714,974 | + 205% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,040 (Rp 20,758,417) | Rp 6,092,360 | + 241% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,534 (Rp 15,602,512) | Rp 3,667,230 | + 325% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$163 (Rp 1,659,320) | Rp 492,821 | + 237% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$58 (Rp 594,122) | Rp 276,658 | + 115% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$497 (Rp 5,057,314) | Rp 3,662,870 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$191 (Rp 1,940,748) | Rp 1,660,180 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$13 (Rp 134,277) | Rp 44,086 | + 205% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$34 (Rp 341,580) | Rp 58,559 | + 483% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Australia is 44% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Australia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$103 (Rp 1,046,899) | Rp 648,513 | + 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$62 (Rp 625,821) | Rp 424,641 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$136 (Rp 1,381,178) | Rp 1,183,600 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$146 (Rp 1,480,613) | Rp 1,102,700 | + 34% | |
| Transportation | + 154% | |||
| Transportation in Australia is 154% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Australia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$31,870 (Rp 324,230,919) | Rp 458,595,000 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.56 (Rp 15,878) | Rp 8,834 | + 80% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$162 (Rp 1,648,852) | Rp 230,004 | + 617% | |
| Personal Care | + 134% | |||
| Personal Care in Australia is 134% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Australia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$10 (Rp 101,370) | Rp 23,701 | + 328% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$15 (Rp 151,403) | Rp 89,583 | + 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$76 (Rp 771,863) | Rp 246,943 | + 213% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (Rp 70,233) | Rp 32,223 | + 118% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.53 (Rp 46,120) | Rp 22,334 | + 107% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$7 (Rp 66,899) | Rp 30,094 | + 122% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.02 (Rp 30,742) | Rp 22,886 | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.71 (Rp 37,744) | Rp 10,410 | + 263% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$32 (Rp 322,030) | Rp 61,834 | + 421% | |
| Entertainment | + 125% | |||
| Entertainment in Australia is 125% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Australia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$56 (Rp 567,479) | Rp 129,003 | + 340% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$35 (Rp 359,318) | Rp 103,125 | + 248% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$270 (Rp 2,743,485) | Rp 648,913 | + 323% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$106 (Rp 1,073,665) | Rp 349,513 | + 207% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$17 (Rp 177,265) | Rp 101,824 | + 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.93 (Rp 50,110) | Rp 32,336 | + 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 (Rp 88,337) | Rp 45,791 | + 93% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$729 (Rp 7,418,002) | Rp 9,934,870 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.49 (Rp 4,948) | Rp 1,849 | + 168% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$69 (Rp 698,728) | Rp 556,841 | + 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$43 (Rp 434,417) | Rp 30,062 | + 1345% | |
| TOTAL | + 120% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2022.
Exchange rate:
10173.450
IDR
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,466 prices entered by 311 different people.
Cost of living in Australia is 120% more expensive than in Indonesia
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