Cost of living in Canada compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 91% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 91% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Canada | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$21 (Rp 239,233) | Rp 61,205 | + 291% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$12 (Rp 136,245) | Rp 48,353 | + 182% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$8 (Rp 88,586) | Rp 29,046 | + 205% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.81 (Rp 32,010) | Rp 21,836 | + 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.56 (Rp 52,032) | Rp 22,834 | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.36 (Rp 49,738) | Rp 14,630 | + 240% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (Rp 108,387) | Rp 66,405 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.18 (Rp 47,595) | Rp 43,134 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.85 (Rp 32,544) | Rp 18,263 | + 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.67 (Rp 41,815) | Rp 34,771 | + 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (Rp 210,822) | Rp 406,659 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.63 (Rp 29,985) | Rp 17,291 | + 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.58 (Rp 29,449) | Rp 16,247 | + 81% | |
| Housing | + 214% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 214% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Canada | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,897 (Rp 33,023,945) | Rp 13,044,000 | + 153% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,260 (Rp 25,761,705) | Rp 6,448,100 | + 300% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$238 (Rp 2,717,546) | Rp 801,210 | + 239% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,855 (Rp 21,149,492) | Rp 6,665,800 | + 217% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,492 (Rp 17,011,040) | Rp 3,107,490 | + 447% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$147 (Rp 1,675,615) | Rp 505,106 | + 232% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$72 (Rp 825,697) | Rp 237,062 | + 248% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$411 (Rp 4,690,059) | Rp 3,563,720 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$183 (Rp 2,085,162) | Rp 1,234,820 | + 69% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$12 (Rp 135,294) | Rp 57,323 | + 136% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$27 (Rp 307,338) | Rp 95,242 | + 223% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 24% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Canada | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$73 (Rp 836,490) | Rp 648,513 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$50 (Rp 568,705) | Rp 480,172 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$115 (Rp 1,308,507) | Rp 1,195,760 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$147 (Rp 1,671,078) | Rp 1,102,700 | + 52% | |
| Transportation | + 93% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 93% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Canada | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$26,873 (Rp 306,338,245) | Rp 417,700,000 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.68 (Rp 19,122) | Rp 9,337 | + 105% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$120 (Rp 1,365,106) | Rp 419,026 | + 226% | |
| Personal Care | + 229% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 229% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Canada | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (Rp 115,529) | Rp 19,709 | + 486% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$21 (Rp 237,473) | Rp 89,583 | + 165% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$166 (Rp 1,887,610) | Rp 204,790 | + 822% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 (Rp 107,509) | Rp 108,192 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.53 (Rp 63,000) | Rp 22,334 | + 182% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.70 (Rp 65,014) | Rp 30,094 | + 116% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.39 (Rp 38,671) | Rp 22,886 | + 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.13 (Rp 35,686) | Rp 11,284 | + 216% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$29 (Rp 332,853) | Rp 119,565 | + 178% | |
| Entertainment | + 75% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 75% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Canada | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$67 (Rp 762,953) | Rp 261,585 | + 192% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$30 (Rp 338,718) | Rp 99,216 | + 241% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$153 (Rp 1,745,870) | Rp 251,127 | + 595% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$103 (Rp 1,178,987) | Rp 573,242 | + 106% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$13 (Rp 146,610) | Rp 159,890 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.07 (Rp 57,807) | Rp 39,869 | + 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (Rp 87,168) | Rp 65,361 | + 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$781 (Rp 8,905,082) | Rp 10,724,300 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.38 (Rp 4,293) | Rp 2,093 | + 105% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$62 (Rp 707,491) | Rp 509,555 | + 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$17 (Rp 196,822) | Rp 32,683 | + 502% | |
| TOTAL | + 120% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2022.
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Cost of living in Canada is 120% more expensive than in Indonesia
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