Cost of living in Canada compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 58% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$18 (Rp 187,962) | Rp 63,603 | + 196% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$11 (Rp 112,891) | Rp 52,096 | + 117% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (Rp 72,761) | Rp 29,839 | + 144% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.41 (Rp 25,369) | Rp 19,089 | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.88 (Rp 40,762) | Rp 26,214 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.92 (Rp 41,199) | Rp 15,495 | + 166% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (Rp 107,121) | Rp 80,087 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.86 (Rp 40,612) | Rp 38,449 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.54 (Rp 26,707) | Rp 19,785 | + 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.28 (Rp 34,523) | Rp 31,140 | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (Rp 185,644) | Rp 426,288 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.31 (Rp 24,329) | Rp 15,733 | + 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.16 (Rp 22,725) | Rp 14,049 | + 62% | |
| Housing | + 113% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 113% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,257 (Rp 23,731,797) | Rp 13,874,100 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,721 (Rp 18,097,810) | Rp 7,545,280 | + 140% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$164 (Rp 1,726,361) | Rp 1,009,980 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,711 (Rp 17,987,634) | Rp 7,124,290 | + 152% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,203 (Rp 12,645,170) | Rp 3,429,740 | + 269% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$111 (Rp 1,167,188) | Rp 719,822 | + 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$53 (Rp 554,248) | Rp 295,313 | + 88% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$416 (Rp 4,368,745) | Rp 4,188,560 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$158 (Rp 1,656,996) | Rp 1,739,290 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (Rp 114,461) | Rp 57,767 | + 98% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$23 (Rp 242,353) | Rp 49,231 | + 392% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 14% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$69 (Rp 727,907) | Rp 669,132 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$52 (Rp 543,875) | Rp 489,594 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$112 (Rp 1,181,391) | Rp 1,091,330 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$139 (Rp 1,461,119) | Rp 911,737 | + 60% | |
| Transportation | + 73% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 73% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$25,291 (Rp 265,878,469) | Rp 441,401,000 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.24 (Rp 13,009) | Rp 9,317 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$116 (Rp 1,219,637) | Rp 336,436 | + 263% | |
| Personal Care | + 126% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 126% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (Rp 112,259) | Rp 31,803 | + 253% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$21 (Rp 224,015) | Rp 114,247 | + 96% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$81 (Rp 852,743) | Rp 301,713 | + 183% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$8 (Rp 79,397) | Rp 38,725 | + 105% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.07 (Rp 53,250) | Rp 24,714 | + 115% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.17 (Rp 54,340) | Rp 32,503 | + 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.00 (Rp 31,517) | Rp 17,807 | + 77% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.36 (Rp 24,818) | Rp 15,858 | + 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$24 (Rp 256,322) | Rp 64,330 | + 298% | |
| Entertainment | + 84% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 84% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$54 (Rp 567,417) | Rp 191,957 | + 196% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$29 (Rp 303,316) | Rp 108,325 | + 180% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$162 (Rp 1,702,696) | Rp 382,441 | + 345% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$98 (Rp 1,034,089) | Rp 443,108 | + 133% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$12 (Rp 123,842) | Rp 152,100 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.86 (Rp 51,074) | Rp 44,745 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (Rp 76,571) | Rp 59,628 | + 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$574 (Rp 6,032,796) | Rp 7,042,150 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.40 (Rp 4,171) | Rp 1,432 | + 191% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$58 (Rp 605,038) | Rp 597,783 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$14 (Rp 150,172) | Rp 24,303 | + 518% | |
| TOTAL | + 79% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 13,741 prices entered by 2,184 different people.
Cost of living in Canada is 79% more expensive than in Indonesia
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