- Cost of Living
- Indonesia
- United States
- Surabaya
- Austin
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Surabaya (Indonesia) and Austin (United States)
| Food | 38% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Surabaya (Indonesia) is 38% cheaper than in Austin (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | Rp 30,000 ($3.05) | $12 | 75% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Rp 31,660 ($3.22) | $6.40 | 50% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | Rp 18,333 ($1.86) | $3.94 | 53% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 16,667 ($1.69) | $2.72 | 38% |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 17,000 ($1.73) | $2.23 | 23% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 7,333 ($0.75) | $3.31 | 77% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 25,667 ($2.61) | $5.74 | 55% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 21,600 ($2.19) | $3.23 | 32% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 11,500 ($1.17) | $3.06 | 62% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | Rp 15,667 ($1.59) | $2.29 | 30% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 262,500 ($27) | $13.85 | 93% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Rp 11,667 ($1.19) | $1.82 | 35% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 24,333 ($2.47) | $1.76 | 41% |
| Housing | 47% | ||
| Housing in Surabaya (Indonesia) is 47% cheaper than in Austin (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | Rp 6,214,290 ($631) | $1,404 | 55% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 1,223,330 ($124) | $165 | 25% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | Rp 250,000 ($25) | $43 | 41% |
| 40” flat screen TV | Rp 9,500,000 ($965) | $467 | 107% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | Rp 1,000,000 ($102) | $96 | 5% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 31,500 ($3.20) | $7.31 | 56% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $33 | - |
| Clothes | 14% | ||
| Clothes in Surabaya (Indonesia) is 14% cheaper than in Austin (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | Rp 600,000 ($61) | $48 | 28% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | Rp 325,000 ($33) | $38 | 13% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | Rp 400,000 ($41) | $59 | 31% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | Rp 387,500 ($39) | $81 | 52% |
| Transportation | 11% | ||
| Transportation in Surabaya (Indonesia) is 11% more expensive than in Austin (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 238,750,000 ($24,261) | $20,729 | 17% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 6,450 ($0.66) | $0.94 | 30% |
| monthly ticket public transport | Rp 370,000 ($38) | $31 | 20% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | Rp 54,310 ($5.52) | $16.49 | 67% |
| Personal Care | 65% | ||
| Personal Care in Surabaya (Indonesia) is 65% cheaper than in Austin (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | Rp 15,000 ($1.52) | $6.86 | 78% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Rp 25,000 ($2.54) | $5.67 | 55% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 15,667 ($1.59) | $3.29 | 52% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 26,667 ($2.71) | $2.91 | 7% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 6,000 ($0.61) | $2.58 | 76% |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 11,500 ($1.17) | $2.44 | 52% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 53,333 ($5.42) | $19 | 71% |
| Entertainment | 20% | ||
| Entertainment in Surabaya (Indonesia) is 20% cheaper than in Austin (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 90,000 ($9.15) | $37 | 75% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 70,000 ($7.11) | $18.87 | 62% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 300,000 ($30) | $143 | 79% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | Rp 604,000 ($61) | $85 | 28% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 106,667 ($10.84) | $8.25 | 31% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 40,000 ($4.06) | $3.91 | 4% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | Rp 31,250 ($3.18) | $3.88 | 18% |
| iPod nano 16GB | Rp 3,366,670 ($342) | $138 | 148% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 3,600 ($0.37) | $0.44 | 16% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | Rp 530,000 ($54) | $43 | 26% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | Rp 11,333 ($1.15) | $6.19 | 81% |
| TOTAL | 30% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,276 prices entered by 246 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 12, 2013.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,125
in Austin
you would need to make just about $2,183
(Rp 21,482,672)
in Surabaya.