Listening Chapter 4

How much do things cost in Indonesia?

Indonesia has many 1…………… islands. Each island 2……………… exports goods and products from and across the 3…………….. Did you know that Malang, and especially Batu, is 4………….. for apples? You can buy them 5…………….. Indonesia, right? Some people say the best durian comes from Sumatra – what do you think? Small green stones used for 6……………… in up market homes and 7……………come from a special beach in Flores. So, what is your 8…………./province/9………..famous for?

10…………… pay for these items but they also have to pay for the transportation of these 11……….. between islands. The prices go up the 12………… away from the source that they are 13………….. Also the prices will vary  depending on where you buy the goods. Many people like to use the local, traditional market as they can 15…………… with the seller for cheaper prices. Others find it more 16……………. to use supermarkets where they can buy everything they need 17…………… roof – even if they have to pay 18………….. more. Here are some prices for goods and 19…………….. here in Bali. How do they compare to where you live?

Indonesian style kos accommodation per month Rp 20……….. – 21…………….

Transport (per week on motorbike/bemo) Rp 22…………..

Power/electricity per month Rp 50,000 - 100,000

telephone (land line/mobile) Rp 50,000 - 100,000

a local CD (not imported or pirated) Rp 23……………

a loaf of bread Rp 6,000

a kilo of rice Rp 6,000

a kilo of apples Rp 24……………..

25……… milk Rp 12,500

26………… - Rp 7,000

27…………. at a warung - RP 6,000

a can of coke/soft drink - Rp 4,500

a cheap 28…………… jeans - Rp 29………………

a haircut (male) Rp 6,000 - 10,000

30…………. (female) Rp 30,000

a cinema ticket - Rp 20,000

a litre of petrol - Rp 4,500

Have a look in the March 2009 KGI magazine and compare these prices to some Australian prices. Divide by approximately 7,500 to get the price in Australian dollars. For example, a kilo of apples is about AUD$2.00