Cost of living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (United States) is 159% more expensive than in Surakarta (Indonesia)
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| Food | + 147% | |||
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| Food in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (United States) is 147% more expensive than in Surakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Surakarta | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (Rp 216,785) | Rp 37,703 | + 475% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (Rp 139,130) | Rp 39,973 | + 248% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.99 (Rp 93,915) | Rp 23,165 | + 305% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.95 (Rp 14,831) | Rp 18,049 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.47 (Rp 70,076) | Rp 25,211 | + 178% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.68 (Rp 42,030) | Rp 12,594 | + 234% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (Rp 98,103) | Rp 78,572 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.72 (Rp 42,659) | Rp 30,473 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.44 (Rp 22,561) | Rp 16,198 | + 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.27 (Rp 66,902) | Rp 33,369 | + 100% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (Rp 261,796) | Rp 282,418 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.48 (Rp 38,874) | Rp 17,656 | + 120% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.01 (Rp 31,567) | Rp 9,887 | + 219% | |
| Housing | + 432% | |||
| Housing in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (United States) is 432% more expensive than in Surakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Surakarta | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,903 (Rp 29,825,808) | Rp 4,295,600 | + 594% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,158 (Rp 18,142,569) | Rp 2,665,520 | + 581% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $173 (Rp 2,708,309) | Rp 300,000 | + 803% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,300 (Rp 20,364,732) | Rp 2,905,070 | + 601% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $823 (Rp 12,899,560) | Rp 1,799,060 | + 617% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $70 (Rp 1,090,989) | Rp 227,889 | + 379% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $49 (Rp 771,357) | Rp 253,012 | + 205% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $253 (Rp 3,970,465) | Rp 4,654,350 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $77 (Rp 1,201,048) | Rp 1,792,990 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (Rp 131,057) | Rp 59,293 | + 121% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (Rp 309,996) | Rp 50,000 | + 520% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (United States) is 26% more expensive than in Surakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Surakarta | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $40 (Rp 632,578) | Rp 727,948 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $47 (Rp 737,084) | Rp 537,077 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $73 (Rp 1,137,509) | Rp 795,224 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $91 (Rp 1,424,213) | Rp 960,755 | + 48% | |
| Transportation | + 169% | |||
| Transportation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (United States) is 169% more expensive than in Surakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Surakarta | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,141 (Rp 409,629,470) | Rp 362,000,000 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.95 (Rp 14,843) | Rp 9,406 | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $79 (Rp 1,239,530) | Rp 225,665 | + 449% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (Rp 264,604) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 178% | |||
| Personal Care in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (United States) is 178% more expensive than in Surakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Surakarta | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (Rp 117,669) | Rp 82,500 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $28 (Rp 442,474) | Rp 17,000 | + 2503% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $165 (Rp 2,582,886) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (Rp 121,079) | Rp 21,455 | + 464% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.45 (Rp 54,026) | Rp 17,198 | + 214% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.33 (Rp 67,803) | Rp 39,875 | + 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.54 (Rp 55,469) | Rp 9,974 | + 456% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 (Rp 28,978) | Rp 10,748 | + 170% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (Rp 333,719) | Rp 25,000 | + 1235% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (United States) is 38% more expensive than in Surakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Surakarta | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (Rp 669,653) | Rp 166,567 | + 302% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (Rp 337,275) | Rp 73,691 | + 358% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $293 (Rp 4,586,907) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $71 (Rp 1,115,010) | Rp 236,724 | + 371% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (Rp 157,632) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.16 (Rp 80,871) | Rp 40,757 | + 98% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.89 (Rp 76,573) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $297 (Rp 4,650,856) | Rp 22,000,000 | - 79% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (Rp 2,815) | Rp 2,250 | + 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $46 (Rp 722,396) | Rp 365,376 | + 98% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (Rp 155,876) | Rp 17,935 | + 769% | |
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TOTAL | + 159% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 43 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 07, 2024.
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