Cost of living in Canada compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 71% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 71% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$19 (Rp 208,536) | Rp 48,924 | + 326% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$11 (Rp 122,644) | Rp 55,115 | + 123% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (Rp 74,622) | Rp 32,165 | + 132% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.25 (Rp 25,325) | Rp 20,667 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.88 (Rp 43,680) | Rp 25,337 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.80 (Rp 53,989) | Rp 17,064 | + 216% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (Rp 108,691) | Rp 61,721 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.89 (Rp 43,770) | Rp 37,576 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.51 (Rp 28,234) | Rp 19,651 | + 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.13 (Rp 35,252) | Rp 33,333 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (Rp 203,006) | Rp 374,037 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.29 (Rp 25,812) | Rp 18,761 | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.05 (Rp 23,063) | Rp 18,326 | + 26% | |
| Housing | + 72% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 72% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,060 (Rp 23,180,387) | Rp 19,045,400 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,551 (Rp 17,454,456) | Rp 10,096,300 | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$170 (Rp 1,912,837) | Rp 1,245,580 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,601 (Rp 18,008,001) | Rp 7,203,760 | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,113 (Rp 12,522,276) | Rp 4,313,490 | + 190% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$110 (Rp 1,242,417) | Rp 979,539 | + 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$53 (Rp 598,628) | Rp 329,516 | + 82% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$365 (Rp 4,109,703) | Rp 4,258,580 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$165 (Rp 1,856,301) | Rp 2,125,490 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (Rp 126,152) | Rp 66,640 | + 89% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$23 (Rp 256,653) | Rp 68,439 | + 275% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 25% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$73 (Rp 818,335) | Rp 680,041 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$48 (Rp 541,643) | Rp 424,371 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$107 (Rp 1,205,401) | Rp 1,071,420 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$137 (Rp 1,538,811) | Rp 1,116,540 | + 38% | |
| Transportation | + 88% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 88% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$25,065 (Rp 282,002,114) | Rp 492,652,000 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.11 (Rp 12,449) | Rp 8,926 | + 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$110 (Rp 1,232,685) | Rp 228,023 | + 441% | |
| Personal Care | + 150% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 150% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (Rp 121,643) | Rp 23,270 | + 423% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$17 (Rp 185,919) | Rp 59,151 | + 214% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$85 (Rp 958,518) | Rp 256,292 | + 274% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 (Rp 97,437) | Rp 80,956 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.07 (Rp 56,999) | Rp 22,650 | + 152% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.47 (Rp 61,585) | Rp 44,295 | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.19 (Rp 35,874) | Rp 22,030 | + 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.70 (Rp 30,340) | Rp 12,336 | + 146% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$25 (Rp 278,644) | Rp 89,053 | + 213% | |
| Entertainment | + 94% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 94% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$55 (Rp 617,160) | Rp 176,169 | + 250% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$28 (Rp 315,981) | Rp 105,763 | + 199% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$147 (Rp 1,657,643) | Rp 650,328 | + 155% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$95 (Rp 1,066,807) | Rp 361,319 | + 195% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$12 (Rp 136,829) | Rp 133,391 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.89 (Rp 55,048) | Rp 36,857 | + 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (Rp 81,016) | Rp 48,318 | + 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$560 (Rp 6,303,914) | Rp 8,519,630 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.52 (Rp 5,830) | Rp 1,787 | + 226% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$57 (Rp 636,918) | Rp 604,695 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$15 (Rp 163,824) | Rp 28,321 | + 478% | |
| TOTAL | + 80% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Canada is 80% more expensive than in Indonesia
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