- Cost of Living
- Canada
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Canada compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 65% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$18 (Rp 186,532) | Rp 65,531 | + 185% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$10 (Rp 106,379) | Rp 49,511 | + 115% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (Rp 76,665) | Rp 30,885 | + 148% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.39 (Rp 25,376) | Rp 18,934 | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.01 (Rp 42,502) | Rp 22,695 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.94 (Rp 41,740) | Rp 14,388 | + 190% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (Rp 110,896) | Rp 60,646 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.92 (Rp 41,611) | Rp 37,954 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.42 (Rp 25,669) | Rp 18,653 | + 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.56 (Rp 37,744) | Rp 31,286 | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (Rp 193,929) | Rp 371,771 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.40 (Rp 25,410) | Rp 18,926 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.21 (Rp 23,437) | Rp 15,260 | + 54% | |
| Housing | + 104% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 104% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$2,110 (Rp 22,373,187) | Rp 13,096,300 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,637 (Rp 17,350,408) | Rp 8,155,000 | + 113% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$154 (Rp 1,630,983) | Rp 887,496 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,601 (Rp 16,972,660) | Rp 8,109,370 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$1,167 (Rp 12,377,564) | Rp 4,623,080 | + 168% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$98 (Rp 1,043,741) | Rp 667,380 | + 56% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$54 (Rp 567,299) | Rp 252,522 | + 125% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$462 (Rp 4,900,931) | Rp 4,513,470 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$155 (Rp 1,641,638) | Rp 1,628,720 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (Rp 121,658) | Rp 59,625 | + 104% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$23 (Rp 246,989) | Rp 55,089 | + 348% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 37% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$73 (Rp 772,971) | Rp 659,239 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$59 (Rp 620,703) | Rp 428,524 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$115 (Rp 1,220,284) | Rp 1,009,670 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$135 (Rp 1,429,122) | Rp 936,471 | + 53% | |
| Transportation | + 52% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 52% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$23,164 (Rp 245,587,792) | Rp 479,608,000 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.31 (Rp 13,927) | Rp 8,761 | + 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$109 (Rp 1,158,973) | Rp 382,650 | + 203% | |
| Personal Care | + 151% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 151% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (Rp 108,031) | Rp 24,611 | + 339% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$20 (Rp 215,935) | Rp 90,441 | + 139% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$95 (Rp 1,002,627) | Rp 332,164 | + 202% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$8 (Rp 87,510) | Rp 45,296 | + 93% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.79 (Rp 50,777) | Rp 23,390 | + 117% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.47 (Rp 58,021) | Rp 32,514 | + 78% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.89 (Rp 30,595) | Rp 15,188 | + 101% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.67 (Rp 28,256) | Rp 12,682 | + 123% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$25 (Rp 260,171) | Rp 81,236 | + 220% | |
| Entertainment | + 81% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 81% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$54 (Rp 569,275) | Rp 211,083 | + 170% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$28 (Rp 292,907) | Rp 99,257 | + 195% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$157 (Rp 1,660,329) | Rp 460,234 | + 261% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$97 (Rp 1,029,687) | Rp 497,062 | + 107% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$11 (Rp 118,925) | Rp 118,309 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.03 (Rp 53,366) | Rp 45,661 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (Rp 74,903) | Rp 54,748 | + 37% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$599 (Rp 6,355,455) | Rp 7,809,260 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.44 (Rp 4,698) | Rp 1,846 | + 155% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$58 (Rp 617,238) | Rp 521,125 | + 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$14 (Rp 146,127) | Rp 24,789 | + 489% | |
| TOTAL | + 75% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Canada is 75% more expensive than in Indonesia
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