Cost of living in Bandung (Indonesia) is 41% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan)
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| Food | - 54% | |||
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| Food in Bandung (Indonesia) is 54% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Bandung | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 47,685 (95 NT$) | 225 NT$ | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 43,266 (86 NT$) | 129 NT$ | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 23,882 (48 NT$) | 100 NT$ | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 17,836 (35 NT$) | 87 NT$ | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 21,315 (42 NT$) | 89 NT$ | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 10,176 (20 NT$) | 209 NT$ | - 90% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 49,695 (99 NT$) | 172 NT$ | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 34,908 (69 NT$) | 156 NT$ | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 18,296 (36 NT$) | 185 NT$ | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 30,995 (62 NT$) | 65 NT$ | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 182,675 (364 NT$) | 511 NT$ | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 18,678 (37 NT$) | 61 NT$ | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 13,911 (28 NT$) | 24 NT$ | + 16% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Bandung (Indonesia) is 43% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Bandung | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 7,850,220 (15,622 NT$) | 32,293 NT$ | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 4,307,750 (8,573 NT$) | 17,203 NT$ | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 597,114 (1,188 NT$) | 1,882 NT$ | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 5,141,720 (10,232 NT$) | 17,244 NT$ | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 2,732,840 (5,438 NT$) | 10,286 NT$ | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 433,591 (863 NT$) | 1,323 NT$ | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 306,927 (611 NT$) | 700 NT$ | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 5,071,680 (10,093 NT$) | 19,625 NT$ | - 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,610,020 (3,204 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 49,572 (99 NT$) | 293 NT$ | - 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 47,884 (95 NT$) | 304 NT$ | - 69% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Bandung (Indonesia) is 31% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Bandung | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 637,976 (1,270 NT$) | 2,386 NT$ | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 417,861 (832 NT$) | 1,066 NT$ | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,073,810 (2,137 NT$) | 2,460 NT$ | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 639,336 (1,272 NT$) | 2,701 NT$ | - 53% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Bandung (Indonesia) is 10% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Bandung | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 557,390,000 (1,109,222 NT$) | 1,075,140 NT$ | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 8,290 (16 NT$) | 28 NT$ | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 361,088 (719 NT$) | 736 NT$ | - 2% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Rp 69,136 (138 NT$) | 427 NT$ | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 74% | |||
| Personal Care in Bandung (Indonesia) is 74% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Bandung | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 17,713 (35 NT$) | 208 NT$ | - 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 45,381 (90 NT$) | 300 NT$ | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 139,412 (277 NT$) | 1,000 NT$ | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 41,325 (82 NT$) | 298 NT$ | - 72% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 18,051 (36 NT$) | 166 NT$ | - 78% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 24,094 (48 NT$) | 239 NT$ | - 80% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 13,006 (26 NT$) | 58 NT$ | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 10,272 (20 NT$) | 82 NT$ | - 75% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 58,267 (116 NT$) | 354 NT$ | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Bandung (Indonesia) is 49% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Bandung | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 139,411 (277 NT$) | 582 NT$ | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 88,966 (177 NT$) | 543 NT$ | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 289,906 (577 NT$) | 2,779 NT$ | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 420,810 (837 NT$) | 1,134 NT$ | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 75,896 (151 NT$) | 286 NT$ | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 38,484 (77 NT$) | 124 NT$ | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 38,668 (77 NT$) | 131 NT$ | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 6,973,640 (13,878 NT$) | 13,294 NT$ | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,519 (3.02 NT$) | 12 NT$ | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 368,539 (733 NT$) | 1,391 NT$ | - 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 23,674 (47 NT$) | 100 NT$ | - 53% | |
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TOTAL | - 41% | ||
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These prices were last updated on March 20, 2023.
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