Cost of living in Bandung (Indonesia) is 37% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan)
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| Food | - 44% | |||
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| Food in Bandung (Indonesia) is 44% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Bandung | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 47,685 (96 NT$) | 138 NT$ | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 43,266 (87 NT$) | 117 NT$ | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 23,882 (48 NT$) | 109 NT$ | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 17,836 (36 NT$) | 90 NT$ | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 21,315 (43 NT$) | 77 NT$ | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 10,176 (20 NT$) | 112 NT$ | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 49,695 (100 NT$) | 264 NT$ | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 34,908 (70 NT$) | 153 NT$ | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 18,296 (37 NT$) | 134 NT$ | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 30,995 (62 NT$) | 47 NT$ | + 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 182,675 (367 NT$) | 425 NT$ | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 18,678 (38 NT$) | 47 NT$ | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 13,911 (28 NT$) | 47 NT$ | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Bandung (Indonesia) is 38% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Bandung | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 7,850,220 (15,778 NT$) | 28,669 NT$ | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 4,307,750 (8,658 NT$) | 18,348 NT$ | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 597,114 (1,200 NT$) | 2,403 NT$ | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 5,141,720 (10,334 NT$) | 15,908 NT$ | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 2,732,840 (5,493 NT$) | 10,633 NT$ | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 433,591 (871 NT$) | 1,532 NT$ | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 306,927 (617 NT$) | 657 NT$ | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 5,071,680 (10,193 NT$) | 14,136 NT$ | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,610,020 (3,236 NT$) | 2,919 NT$ | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 49,572 (100 NT$) | 217 NT$ | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 47,884 (96 NT$) | 258 NT$ | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Bandung (Indonesia) is 29% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Bandung | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 637,976 (1,282 NT$) | 1,784 NT$ | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 417,861 (840 NT$) | 1,133 NT$ | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,073,810 (2,158 NT$) | 2,322 NT$ | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 639,336 (1,285 NT$) | 3,286 NT$ | - 61% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Bandung (Indonesia) is 17% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Bandung | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 557,390,000 (1,120,265 NT$) | 909,474 NT$ | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 8,290 (17 NT$) | 36 NT$ | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 361,088 (726 NT$) | 1,087 NT$ | - 33% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Rp 69,137 (139 NT$) | 270 NT$ | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 77% | |||
| Personal Care in Bandung (Indonesia) is 77% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Bandung | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 17,713 (36 NT$) | 338 NT$ | - 89% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 45,381 (91 NT$) | 344 NT$ | - 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 139,412 (280 NT$) | 1,713 NT$ | - 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 41,325 (83 NT$) | 256 NT$ | - 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 18,051 (36 NT$) | 180 NT$ | - 80% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 24,094 (48 NT$) | 157 NT$ | - 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 13,006 (26 NT$) | 64 NT$ | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 10,272 (21 NT$) | 69 NT$ | - 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 58,267 (117 NT$) | 357 NT$ | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Bandung (Indonesia) is 43% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Bandung | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 139,411 (280 NT$) | 712 NT$ | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 88,966 (179 NT$) | 506 NT$ | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 289,906 (583 NT$) | 2,025 NT$ | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 420,810 (846 NT$) | 1,510 NT$ | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 75,896 (153 NT$) | 288 NT$ | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 38,484 (77 NT$) | 118 NT$ | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 38,668 (78 NT$) | 120 NT$ | - 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 6,973,640 (14,016 NT$) | 13,938 NT$ | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,519 (3.05 NT$) | 7 NT$ | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 368,539 (741 NT$) | 1,363 NT$ | - 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 23,674 (48 NT$) | 109 NT$ | - 56% | |
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TOTAL | - 37% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 56 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 24, 2023.
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