Cost of living in Indonesia compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 51% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Indonesia | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 42,558 (C$3.72) | C$23 | - 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 59,865 (C$5.23) | C$13 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 27,367 (C$2.39) | C$9 | - 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 22,421 (C$1.96) | C$3.10 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 29,124 (C$2.54) | C$5.67 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 18,124 (C$1.58) | C$5.37 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 71,910 (C$6) | C$10 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 44,244 (C$3.86) | C$4.96 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 21,715 (C$1.90) | C$3.10 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 35,024 (C$3.06) | C$3.68 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 352,988 (C$31) | C$18 | + 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 21,734 (C$1.90) | C$3.09 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 20,784 (C$1.82) | C$2.84 | - 36% | |
| 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 20,686,000 (C$1,806) | C$2,626 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 10,596,300 (C$925) | C$2,094 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 1,384,880 (C$121) | C$212 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 8,279,990 (C$723) | C$1,827 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 4,547,870 (C$397) | C$1,418 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 982,614 (C$86) | C$129 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 405,045 (C$35) | C$71 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 4,396,610 (C$384) | C$417 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,754,770 (C$153) | C$214 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 61,187 (C$5.34) | C$15 | - 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 96,476 (C$8) | C$30 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 21% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Indonesia | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 734,797 (C$64) | C$79 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 496,694 (C$43) | C$58 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,239,350 (C$108) | C$124 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,333,420 (C$116) | C$148 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 55% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Indonesia | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 542,207,000 (C$47,350) | C$31,405 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 11,857 (C$1.04) | C$1.65 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 197,854 (C$17) | C$104 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 68% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Indonesia | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 23,719 (C$2.07) | C$13 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 46,401 (C$4.05) | C$25 | - 84% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 271,191 (C$24) | C$119 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 115,732 (C$10) | C$9 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 25,419 (C$2.22) | C$7 | - 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 34,912 (C$3.05) | C$6 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 40,045 (C$3.50) | C$4.48 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 10,483 (C$0.92) | C$3.51 | - 74% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 87,815 (C$8) | C$30 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 54% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Indonesia | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 194,219 (C$17) | C$66 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 118,885 (C$10) | C$32 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 400,000 (C$35) | C$165 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 405,726 (C$35) | C$115 | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 120,291 (C$11) | C$15 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 37,416 (C$3.27) | C$5.45 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 45,773 (C$4.00) | C$8 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 10,496,600 (C$917) | C$736 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 2,024 (C$0.18) | C$0.44 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 502,101 (C$44) | C$64 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 36,872 (C$3.22) | C$17 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in Indonesia is 53% cheaper than in Canada
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