Cost of living in United States compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 112% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 112% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| United States | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (Rp 297,015) | Rp 64,632 | + 360% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (Rp 158,833) | Rp 60,696 | + 162% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.79 (Rp 89,232) | Rp 27,585 | + 223% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.09 (Rp 16,756) | Rp 21,684 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.00 (Rp 77,029) | Rp 29,420 | + 162% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.66 (Rp 71,871) | Rp 18,202 | + 295% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (Rp 107,713) | Rp 65,816 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.56 (Rp 70,281) | Rp 44,338 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.37 (Rp 36,566) | Rp 23,243 | + 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.48 (Rp 53,592) | Rp 37,779 | + 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (Rp 252,891) | Rp 376,939 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.92 (Rp 45,052) | Rp 21,944 | + 105% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.86 (Rp 44,080) | Rp 20,736 | + 113% | |
| Housing | + 173% | |||
| Housing in United States is 173% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| United States | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,769 (Rp 42,664,540) | Rp 20,953,000 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,118 (Rp 32,637,072) | Rp 11,167,100 | + 192% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $223 (Rp 3,436,437) | Rp 1,054,360 | + 226% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,930 (Rp 29,728,963) | Rp 9,923,360 | + 200% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,466 (Rp 22,580,946) | Rp 5,211,980 | + 333% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $151 (Rp 2,326,441) | Rp 555,271 | + 319% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $62 (Rp 948,242) | Rp 361,046 | + 163% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $292 (Rp 4,500,351) | Rp 4,110,400 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $142 (Rp 2,183,955) | Rp 1,797,940 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (Rp 217,047) | Rp 58,625 | + 270% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $32 (Rp 497,158) | Rp 87,033 | + 471% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 35% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| United States | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $56 (Rp 855,691) | Rp 862,192 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $48 (Rp 745,969) | Rp 470,714 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $95 (Rp 1,467,450) | Rp 1,197,150 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $125 (Rp 1,918,320) | Rp 1,408,570 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | + 121% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 121% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| United States | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,572 (Rp 424,808,859) | Rp 527,419,000 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.03 (Rp 15,809) | Rp 11,228 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $80 (Rp 1,227,968) | Rp 158,658 | + 674% | |
| Personal Care | + 281% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 281% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| United States | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (Rp 133,569) | Rp 22,717 | + 488% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $24 (Rp 364,279) | Rp 48,531 | + 651% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $154 (Rp 2,374,650) | Rp 355,517 | + 568% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (Rp 136,285) | Rp 115,732 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.89 (Rp 75,305) | Rp 23,036 | + 227% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (Rp 106,322) | Rp 32,995 | + 222% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.91 (Rp 75,710) | Rp 49,135 | + 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.20 (Rp 33,911) | Rp 17,984 | + 89% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (Rp 444,726) | Rp 87,591 | + 408% | |
| Entertainment | + 91% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 91% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| United States | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $57 (Rp 878,038) | Rp 194,090 | + 352% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (Rp 435,421) | Rp 119,744 | + 264% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $234 (Rp 3,601,495) | Rp 3,533,850 | + 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $94 (Rp 1,452,483) | Rp 487,508 | + 198% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (Rp 217,409) | Rp 119,009 | + 83% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.52 (Rp 85,051) | Rp 38,686 | + 120% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (Rp 101,219) | Rp 44,445 | + 128% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $549 (Rp 8,455,918) | Rp 11,422,800 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (Rp 3,042) | Rp 2,007 | + 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $58 (Rp 894,973) | Rp 596,222 | + 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (Rp 157,791) | Rp 36,260 | + 335% | |
| TOTAL | + 132% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 22,414 prices entered by 2,850 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 132% more expensive than in Indonesia
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