Cost of living in Indonesia compared to Canada
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| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 54% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Indonesia | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 54,762 (C$4.82) | C$25 | - 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 59,127 (C$5.21) | C$15 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 31,756 (C$2.80) | C$11 | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 22,793 (C$2.01) | C$3.18 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 28,525 (C$2.51) | C$5.69 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 14,595 (C$1.29) | C$5.55 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 67,619 (C$5.96) | C$13 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 46,085 (C$4.06) | C$5.27 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 22,038 (C$1.94) | C$3.98 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 34,828 (C$3.07) | C$3.88 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 346,370 (C$31) | C$22 | + 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 19,943 (C$1.76) | C$3.36 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 19,984 (C$1.76) | C$2.64 | - 33% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 51% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Indonesia | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 21,980,300 (C$1,936) | C$2,845 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 12,062,800 (C$1,063) | C$2,389 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 2,034,370 (C$179) | C$245 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 7,964,830 (C$702) | C$2,063 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 4,666,280 (C$411) | C$1,623 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 1,423,880 (C$125) | C$119 | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 378,883 (C$33) | C$71 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 3,205,730 (C$282) | C$372 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,931,010 (C$170) | C$180 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 91,402 (C$8) | C$15 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 89,674 (C$8) | C$31 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 24% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Indonesia | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 789,983 (C$70) | C$87 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 508,463 (C$45) | C$63 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,393,060 (C$123) | C$139 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,296,520 (C$114) | C$163 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 60% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Indonesia | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 489,174,000 (C$43,097) | C$32,341 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 12,778 (C$1.13) | C$1.64 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 199,904 (C$18) | C$113 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 70% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 70% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Indonesia | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 22,456 (C$1.98) | C$12 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 96,147 (C$8) | C$29 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 275,446 (C$24) | C$116 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 66,604 (C$5.87) | C$10 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 26,592 (C$2.34) | C$8 | - 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 33,023 (C$2.91) | C$7 | - 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 27,953 (C$2.46) | C$4.06 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 12,305 (C$1.08) | C$3.88 | - 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 84,361 (C$7) | C$32 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 55% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Indonesia | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 234,213 (C$21) | C$74 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 104,570 (C$9) | C$33 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 496,791 (C$44) | C$164 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 379,769 (C$33) | C$136 | - 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 149,637 (C$13) | C$15 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 38,584 (C$3.40) | C$5.75 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 50,891 (C$4.48) | C$8 | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 7,628,420 (C$672) | C$730 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 3,584 (C$0.32) | C$0.60 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 463,013 (C$41) | C$59 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 40,435 (C$3.56) | C$18 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 04, 2024.
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Cost of living in Indonesia is 54% cheaper than in Canada
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