Cost of living in Indonesia compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 4% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Indonesia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 55,068 (R$ 20) | R$ 38 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 58,183 (R$ 21) | R$ 36 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 31,308 (R$ 12) | R$ 12 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 23,307 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.47 | + 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 30,367 (R$ 11) | R$ 13 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 14,479 (R$ 5.32) | R$ 8 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 67,619 (R$ 25) | R$ 25 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 46,085 (R$ 17) | R$ 12 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 20,806 (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 34,093 (R$ 13) | R$ 6 | + 106% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 344,187 (R$ 126) | R$ 46 | + 175% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 18,823 (R$ 7) | R$ 10 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 14,432 (R$ 5.30) | R$ 4.46 | + 19% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 33% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Indonesia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 20,348,700 (R$ 7,476) | R$ 3,942 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 11,729,200 (R$ 4,309) | R$ 2,563 | + 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 2,034,370 (R$ 747) | R$ 756 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 7,387,200 (R$ 2,714) | R$ 2,923 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 4,597,950 (R$ 1,689) | R$ 1,923 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 1,423,880 (R$ 523) | R$ 541 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 378,883 (R$ 139) | R$ 98 | + 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 3,205,730 (R$ 1,178) | R$ 1,809 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,931,010 (R$ 709) | R$ 632 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 91,402 (R$ 34) | R$ 30 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 80,207 (R$ 29) | R$ 21 | + 37% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 16% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Indonesia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 759,724 (R$ 279) | R$ 263 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 458,661 (R$ 169) | R$ 271 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,371,230 (R$ 504) | R$ 391 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,296,520 (R$ 476) | R$ 317 | + 50% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 34% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Indonesia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 504,781,000 (R$ 185,461) | R$ 114,824 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 12,780 (R$ 4.70) | R$ 5.99 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 199,904 (R$ 73) | R$ 244 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 35% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Indonesia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 22,456 (R$ 8) | R$ 22 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 96,147 (R$ 35) | R$ 44 | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 275,446 (R$ 101) | R$ 279 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 66,604 (R$ 24) | R$ 24 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 26,592 (R$ 10) | R$ 13 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 33,023 (R$ 12) | R$ 20 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 27,953 (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 12,305 (R$ 4.52) | R$ 5.58 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 84,361 (R$ 31) | R$ 57 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 18% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Indonesia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 261,890 (R$ 96) | R$ 114 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 104,570 (R$ 38) | R$ 59 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 496,791 (R$ 183) | R$ 207 | - 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 379,769 (R$ 140) | R$ 239 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 149,637 (R$ 55) | R$ 33 | + 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 38,584 (R$ 14) | R$ 16 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 50,891 (R$ 19) | R$ 11 | + 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 6,922,760 (R$ 2,543) | R$ 3,422 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 2,388 (R$ 0.88) | R$ 1.28 | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 451,365 (R$ 166) | R$ 140 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 42,610 (R$ 16) | R$ 12 | + 29% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2025.
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Cost of living in Indonesia is 8% cheaper than in Brazil
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