Cost of living in United States compared to Indonesia
Currency:
Food | + 123% | |||
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Food in United States is 123% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
United States | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (Rp 307,747) | Rp 51,111 | + 502% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (Rp 169,586) | Rp 61,877 | + 174% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.70 (Rp 89,263) | Rp 30,423 | + 193% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.06 (Rp 16,652) | Rp 22,265 | - 25% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.54 (Rp 71,088) | Rp 28,853 | + 146% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.56 (Rp 71,348) | Rp 17,001 | + 320% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (Rp 114,114) | Rp 65,310 | + 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.44 (Rp 69,431) | Rp 46,717 | + 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.22 (Rp 34,696) | Rp 20,220 | + 72% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.02 (Rp 47,226) | Rp 35,818 | + 32% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (Rp 247,924) | Rp 361,559 | - 31% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.93 (Rp 45,912) | Rp 21,133 | + 117% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.79 (Rp 43,625) | Rp 20,433 | + 114% | |
Housing | + 178% | |||
Housing in United States is 178% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
United States | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,010 (Rp 47,093,450) | Rp 22,706,200 | + 107% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,308 (Rp 36,108,128) | Rp 12,226,400 | + 195% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $223 (Rp 3,483,559) | Rp 1,735,350 | + 101% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,055 (Rp 32,149,225) | Rp 9,185,280 | + 250% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,565 (Rp 24,491,154) | Rp 4,750,620 | + 416% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $149 (Rp 2,325,585) | Rp 1,250,250 | + 86% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (Rp 1,004,909) | Rp 355,074 | + 183% | |
40” flat screen tv | $293 (Rp 4,592,074) | Rp 3,775,180 | + 22% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $145 (Rp 2,275,673) | Rp 1,744,390 | + 30% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (Rp 223,903) | Rp 56,362 | + 297% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 (Rp 467,026) | Rp 90,892 | + 414% | |
Clothes | + 42% | |||
Clothes in United States is 42% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
United States | Indonesia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $57 (Rp 895,630) | Rp 737,605 | + 21% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $52 (Rp 818,618) | Rp 511,282 | + 60% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (Rp 1,523,844) | Rp 1,342,120 | + 14% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $131 (Rp 2,051,504) | Rp 1,400,490 | + 46% | |
Transportation | + 113% | |||
Transportation in United States is 113% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
United States | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,449 (Rp 445,125,429) | Rp 527,598,000 | - 16% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.98 (Rp 15,395) | Rp 12,409 | + 24% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $74 (Rp 1,155,894) | Rp 230,891 | + 401% | |
Personal Care | + 316% | |||
Personal Care in United States is 316% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
United States | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (Rp 149,232) | Rp 27,948 | + 434% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (Rp 331,184) | Rp 35,309 | + 838% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $140 (Rp 2,182,857) | Rp 328,198 | + 565% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (Rp 145,714) | Rp 114,524 | + 27% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.01 (Rp 78,391) | Rp 23,749 | + 230% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (Rp 102,545) | Rp 34,773 | + 195% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.94 (Rp 77,284) | Rp 33,895 | + 128% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.36 (Rp 36,942) | Rp 9,939 | + 272% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (Rp 460,456) | Rp 114,835 | + 301% | |
Entertainment | + 145% | |||
Entertainment in United States is 145% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
United States | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $57 (Rp 896,815) | Rp 209,471 | + 328% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (Rp 466,032) | Rp 119,365 | + 290% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $207 (Rp 3,236,092) | Rp 400,000 | + 709% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $99 (Rp 1,551,113) | Rp 432,378 | + 259% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (Rp 228,531) | Rp 157,306 | + 45% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.58 (Rp 87,247) | Rp 40,476 | + 116% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (Rp 113,721) | Rp 57,564 | + 98% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $507 (Rp 7,928,257) | Rp 10,732,200 | - 26% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.37 (Rp 5,773) | Rp 1,881 | + 207% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $66 (Rp 1,037,269) | Rp 501,142 | + 107% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (Rp 159,720) | Rp 36,781 | + 334% | |
TOTAL | + 143% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 143% more expensive than in Indonesia
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