Cost of living in Indonesia compared to Colombia
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| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is about the same as in Colombia | ||||
| Indonesia | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 54,762 (COL$14,796) | COL$33,261 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 59,127 (COL$15,975) | COL$27,670 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 30,882 (COL$8,344) | COL$11,324 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 23,424 (COL$6,329) | COL$4,774 | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 29,260 (COL$7,906) | COL$10,114 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 13,924 (COL$3,762) | COL$4,260 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 85,378 (COL$23,068) | COL$13,373 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 46,085 (COL$12,452) | COL$9,409 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 20,007 (COL$5,405) | COL$4,268 | + 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 34,828 (COL$9,410) | COL$3,991 | + 136% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 346,370 (COL$93,584) | COL$48,766 | + 92% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 19,943 (COL$5,388) | COL$6,912 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 19,984 (COL$5,399) | COL$3,598 | + 50% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 42% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Indonesia | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 21,980,300 (COL$5,938,761) | COL$3,493,990 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 12,062,800 (COL$3,259,195) | COL$1,982,840 | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 2,028,600 (COL$548,099) | COL$356,585 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 7,964,830 (COL$2,151,983) | COL$2,049,340 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 4,666,280 (COL$1,260,762) | COL$1,277,020 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 1,423,880 (COL$384,712) | COL$244,126 | + 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 378,883 (COL$102,369) | COL$71,928 | + 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 3,205,730 (COL$866,142) | COL$1,331,350 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,931,010 (COL$521,731) | COL$401,912 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 91,402 (COL$24,695) | COL$22,025 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 89,674 (COL$24,229) | COL$16,773 | + 44% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is about the same as in Colombia | ||||
| Indonesia | Colombia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 789,983 (COL$213,442) | COL$217,823 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 508,463 (COL$137,379) | COL$143,406 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,328,490 (COL$358,939) | COL$374,690 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,296,520 (COL$350,301) | COL$309,030 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 22% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Indonesia | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 535,406,000 (COL$144,659,009) | COL$75,492,000 | + 92% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 12,463 (COL$3,367) | COL$4,105 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 199,904 (COL$54,011) | COL$151,711 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 40% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Indonesia | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 22,456 (COL$6,067) | COL$20,961 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 96,147 (COL$25,977) | COL$22,438 | + 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 275,446 (COL$74,422) | COL$130,007 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 66,604 (COL$17,996) | COL$25,621 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 26,592 (COL$7,185) | COL$16,284 | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 33,023 (COL$8,922) | COL$18,287 | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 27,953 (COL$7,552) | COL$8,737 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 11,693 (COL$3,159) | COL$6,135 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 84,361 (COL$22,793) | COL$33,852 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 22% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Indonesia | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 245,575 (COL$66,351) | COL$56,778 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 104,570 (COL$28,253) | COL$31,634 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 496,791 (COL$134,226) | COL$151,055 | - 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 363,253 (COL$98,146) | COL$138,161 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 149,637 (COL$40,430) | COL$35,725 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 38,584 (COL$10,425) | COL$10,699 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 50,891 (COL$13,750) | COL$6,153 | + 123% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 7,628,420 (COL$2,061,089) | COL$2,760,040 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 3,584 (COL$968) | COL$284 | + 241% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 463,013 (COL$125,099) | COL$131,965 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 40,054 (COL$10,822) | COL$9,263 | + 17% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 10, 2024.
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Cost of living in Indonesia is 5% more expensive than in Colombia
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