Cost of living in Canada compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 129% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 129% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Canada | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$25 (Rp 295,944) | Rp 67,167 | + 341% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$15 (Rp 177,578) | Rp 60,225 | + 195% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$10 (Rp 113,942) | Rp 32,593 | + 250% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.00 (Rp 35,313) | Rp 24,570 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$5.67 (Rp 66,815) | Rp 31,337 | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.76 (Rp 67,952) | Rp 12,592 | + 440% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$13 (Rp 150,108) | Rp 72,901 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$5.25 (Rp 61,878) | Rp 45,403 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.91 (Rp 46,126) | Rp 22,376 | + 106% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.88 (Rp 45,691) | Rp 32,966 | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$23 (Rp 265,542) | Rp 344,694 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$3.50 (Rp 41,296) | Rp 18,943 | + 118% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$3.10 (Rp 36,601) | Rp 15,178 | + 141% | |
| Housing | + 140% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 140% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Canada | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$3,212 (Rp 37,868,055) | Rp 20,348,700 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,676 (Rp 31,544,353) | Rp 11,729,200 | + 169% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$254 (Rp 2,992,879) | Rp 1,724,710 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,170 (Rp 25,578,471) | Rp 7,387,200 | + 246% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,817 (Rp 21,427,160) | Rp 4,597,950 | + 366% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$131 (Rp 1,540,563) | Rp 1,423,880 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$72 (Rp 847,369) | Rp 378,883 | + 124% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$351 (Rp 4,141,455) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$210 (Rp 2,479,044) | Rp 1,931,010 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$18 (Rp 213,801) | Rp 91,402 | + 134% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$32 (Rp 377,874) | Rp 83,441 | + 353% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 48% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Canada | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$84 (Rp 986,595) | Rp 651,126 | + 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$64 (Rp 754,475) | Rp 458,661 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$135 (Rp 1,589,243) | Rp 1,449,070 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$170 (Rp 2,004,528) | Rp 1,296,520 | + 55% | |
| Transportation | + 63% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 63% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Canada | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$33,165 (Rp 391,009,157) | Rp 504,781,000 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.64 (Rp 19,291) | Rp 12,092 | + 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$112 (Rp 1,317,995) | Rp 590,226 | + 123% | |
| Personal Care | + 272% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 272% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Canada | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$13 (Rp 153,862) | Rp 22,456 | + 585% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$24 (Rp 287,101) | Rp 96,147 | + 199% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$173 (Rp 2,041,347) | Rp 264,826 | + 671% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$11 (Rp 135,308) | Rp 66,604 | + 103% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$8 (Rp 91,835) | Rp 26,592 | + 245% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$7 (Rp 79,530) | Rp 33,023 | + 141% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.95 (Rp 46,517) | Rp 27,953 | + 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.20 (Rp 37,755) | Rp 21,349 | + 77% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$34 (Rp 400,445) | Rp 84,361 | + 375% | |
| Entertainment | + 148% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 148% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Canada | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$72 (Rp 849,997) | Rp 261,890 | + 225% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$34 (Rp 401,447) | Rp 96,262 | + 317% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$219 (Rp 2,584,928) | Rp 496,791 | + 420% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$130 (Rp 1,537,120) | Rp 397,663 | + 287% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$16 (Rp 190,210) | Rp 149,637 | + 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.96 (Rp 70,254) | Rp 38,785 | + 81% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (Rp 97,386) | Rp 50,891 | + 91% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$694 (Rp 8,180,834) | Rp 6,922,760 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.45 (Rp 5,255) | Rp 2,388 | + 120% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$64 (Rp 757,316) | Rp 433,566 | + 75% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$20 (Rp 239,865) | Rp 43,715 | + 449% | |
| TOTAL | + 113% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2025.
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Cost of living in Canada is 113% more expensive than in Indonesia
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