Cost of living in Indonesia compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 44% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 48,150 (C$4.15) | C$19 | - 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 54,896 (C$4.73) | C$11 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 30,099 (C$2.59) | C$7 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 20,477 (C$1.76) | C$2.28 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 25,804 (C$2.22) | C$4.06 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 16,222 (C$1.40) | C$4.86 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 59,701 (C$5.14) | C$10 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 37,956 (C$3.27) | C$3.88 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 19,374 (C$1.67) | C$2.69 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 34,923 (C$3.01) | C$3.13 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 360,509 (C$31) | C$18 | + 72% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 19,537 (C$1.68) | C$2.33 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 19,381 (C$1.67) | C$2.07 | - 19% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 46% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 17,351,000 (C$1,495) | C$2,092 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 10,375,400 (C$894) | C$1,603 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 1,245,580 (C$107) | C$169 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 6,604,130 (C$569) | C$1,592 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 3,901,590 (C$336) | C$1,102 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 813,523 (C$70) | C$108 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 354,270 (C$31) | C$53 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 4,471,440 (C$385) | C$361 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 2,299,770 (C$198) | C$165 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 60,481 (C$5.21) | C$11 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 76,607 (C$7) | C$23 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 25% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 653,954 (C$56) | C$75 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 423,397 (C$36) | C$51 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,103,610 (C$95) | C$111 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,178,320 (C$102) | C$130 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 47% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 493,244,000 (C$42,504) | C$25,145 | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 8,915 (C$0.77) | C$1.12 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 237,123 (C$20) | C$108 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 67% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 23,300 (C$2.01) | C$11 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 65,399 (C$5.64) | C$18 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 254,843 (C$22) | C$88 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 49,080 (C$4.23) | C$9 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 19,454 (C$1.68) | C$5.20 | - 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 36,205 (C$3.12) | C$5.43 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 18,007 (C$1.55) | C$3.26 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 11,130 (C$0.96) | C$2.64 | - 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 88,122 (C$8) | C$25 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 50% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 166,095 (C$14) | C$55 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 104,958 (C$9) | C$28 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 520,784 (C$45) | C$151 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 388,033 (C$33) | C$95 | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 117,044 (C$10) | C$12 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 35,849 (C$3.09) | C$5.01 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 49,535 (C$4.27) | C$7 | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 8,166,620 (C$704) | C$570 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,799 (C$0.16) | C$0.44 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 579,157 (C$50) | C$59 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 29,153 (C$2.51) | C$15 | - 83% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 11, 2021.
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Cost of living in Indonesia is 47% cheaper than in Canada
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