Cost of living in Indonesia compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 44% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Indonesia | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 66,842 (₡ 2,354) | ₡ 8,247 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 55,395 (₡ 1,951) | ₡ 5,107 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 27,371 (₡ 964) | ₡ 2,307 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 20,566 (₡ 724) | ₡ 984 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 26,710 (₡ 941) | ₡ 2,016 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 17,108 (₡ 602) | ₡ 1,153 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 60,984 (₡ 2,148) | ₡ 4,196 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 42,079 (₡ 1,482) | ₡ 2,429 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 22,926 (₡ 807) | ₡ 1,191 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 35,271 (₡ 1,242) | ₡ 900 | + 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 302,386 (₡ 10,649) | ₡ 8,475 | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 22,667 (₡ 798) | ₡ 1,649 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 18,941 (₡ 667) | ₡ 923 | - 28% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 7% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Indonesia | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 22,619,700 (₡ 796,579) | ₡ 592,020 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 10,618,900 (₡ 373,957) | ₡ 300,344 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 974,948 (₡ 34,334) | ₡ 38,035 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 9,679,990 (₡ 340,892) | ₡ 402,494 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 6,177,300 (₡ 217,541) | ₡ 232,028 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 532,882 (₡ 18,766) | ₡ 29,406 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 345,070 (₡ 12,152) | ₡ 17,100 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 3,867,100 (₡ 136,184) | ₡ 250,782 | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,394,900 (₡ 49,123) | ₡ 70,487 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 70,816 (₡ 2,494) | ₡ 12,281 | - 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 77,214 (₡ 2,719) | ₡ 2,755 | - 1% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 33% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Indonesia | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 485,872 (₡ 17,111) | ₡ 38,857 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 442,949 (₡ 15,599) | ₡ 23,998 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,218,390 (₡ 42,907) | ₡ 55,702 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,398,430 (₡ 49,247) | ₡ 36,902 | + 33% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 48% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Indonesia | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 492,973,000 (₡ 17,360,627) | ₡ 16,283,000 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 11,734 (₡ 413) | ₡ 905 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 190,182 (₡ 6,697) | ₡ 30,682 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 66% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Indonesia | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 36,367 (₡ 1,281) | ₡ 3,872 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 60,467 (₡ 2,129) | ₡ 11,044 | - 81% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 344,173 (₡ 12,120) | ₡ 36,487 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 67,999 (₡ 2,395) | ₡ 3,038 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 22,412 (₡ 789) | ₡ 2,962 | - 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 34,558 (₡ 1,217) | ₡ 3,612 | - 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 30,035 (₡ 1,058) | ₡ 1,689 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 15,580 (₡ 549) | ₡ 1,551 | - 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 88,350 (₡ 3,111) | ₡ 7,509 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 23% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Indonesia | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 215,477 (₡ 7,588) | ₡ 11,094 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 102,731 (₡ 3,618) | ₡ 6,850 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 300,249 (₡ 10,574) | ₡ 16,000 | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 545,546 (₡ 19,212) | ₡ 33,546 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 162,984 (₡ 5,740) | ₡ 4,541 | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 40,430 (₡ 1,424) | ₡ 2,531 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 60,044 (₡ 2,115) | ₡ 1,355 | + 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 9,505,300 (₡ 334,740) | ₡ 403,893 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,816 (₡ 64) | ₡ 45 | + 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 585,606 (₡ 20,623) | ₡ 33,420 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 35,424 (₡ 1,248) | ₡ 2,530 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2023.
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Cost of living in Indonesia is 36% cheaper than in Costa Rica
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