Cost of living in Indonesia compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 52% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Indonesia | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 51,841 (C$4.43) | C$23 | - 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 53,089 (C$4.53) | C$13 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 28,390 (C$2.42) | C$8 | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 20,324 (C$1.74) | C$2.90 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 28,795 (C$2.46) | C$4.86 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 17,460 (C$1.49) | C$4.49 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 46,937 (C$4.01) | C$11 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 42,976 (C$3.67) | C$4.95 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 21,574 (C$1.84) | C$2.99 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 35,002 (C$2.99) | C$4.03 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 322,203 (C$28) | C$20 | + 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 20,232 (C$1.73) | C$2.64 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 18,504 (C$1.58) | C$2.49 | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 57% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Indonesia | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 17,028,900 (C$1,454) | C$2,575 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 8,271,860 (C$706) | C$1,996 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 976,964 (C$83) | C$206 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 8,038,110 (C$686) | C$1,833 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 3,937,920 (C$336) | C$1,386 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 553,270 (C$47) | C$136 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 383,712 (C$33) | C$69 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 3,857,190 (C$329) | C$429 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,498,840 (C$128) | C$174 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 70,816 (C$6) | C$13 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 59,106 (C$5.05) | C$27 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 34% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Indonesia | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 577,462 (C$49) | C$77 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 398,654 (C$34) | C$56 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,188,630 (C$102) | C$120 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,238,980 (C$106) | C$153 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 56% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Indonesia | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 408,837,000 (C$34,913) | C$29,562 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 11,657 (C$1.00) | C$1.85 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 201,035 (C$17) | C$104 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 64% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Indonesia | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 55,654 (C$4.75) | C$11 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 78,357 (C$7) | C$35 | - 81% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 299,813 (C$26) | C$100 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 113,090 (C$10) | C$10 | + 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 30,807 (C$2.63) | C$6 | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 36,359 (C$3.10) | C$5.86 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 28,787 (C$2.46) | C$3.56 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 13,096 (C$1.12) | C$2.87 | - 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 68,593 (C$5.86) | C$30 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 52% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Indonesia | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 253,991 (C$22) | C$68 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 99,632 (C$9) | C$29 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 300,249 (C$26) | C$148 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 484,164 (C$41) | C$115 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 212,429 (C$18) | C$14 | + 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 39,390 (C$3.36) | C$5.66 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 42,434 (C$3.62) | C$8 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 9,505,300 (C$812) | C$868 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,816 (C$0.16) | C$0.43 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 544,360 (C$46) | C$62 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 34,080 (C$2.91) | C$19 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 27, 2022.
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Cost of living in Indonesia is 53% cheaper than in Canada
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