- Cost of Living
- Indonesia
- United States
- Jakarta
- Boston
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Jakarta (Indonesia) and Boston (United States)
| Food | 37% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 37% cheaper than in Boston (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | Rp 47,083 ($4.83) | $14.53 | 67% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Rp 39,717 ($4.07) | $7.04 | 42% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | Rp 19,809 ($2.03) | $3.81 | 47% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 16,412 ($1.68) | $2.35 | 28% |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 20,945 ($2.15) | $2.53 | 15% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 11,245 ($1.15) | $3.66 | 69% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 45,077 ($4.62) | $5.96 | 22% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 26,117 ($2.68) | $4.02 | 33% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 20,575 ($2.11) | $3.95 | 47% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | Rp 21,229 ($2.18) | $2.56 | 15% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 350,000 ($36) | $13.24 | 171% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Rp 17,338 ($1.78) | $1.65 | 8% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 12,063 ($1.24) | $2.33 | 47% |
| Housing | 41% | ||
| Housing in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 41% cheaper than in Boston (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | Rp 14,125,000 ($1,449) | $2,359 | 39% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 984,615 ($101) | $137 | 26% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | Rp 340,667 ($35) | $52 | 33% |
| 40” flat screen TV | Rp 5,893,270 ($604) | $571 | 6% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | Rp 1,754,550 ($180) | $88 | 104% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 39,278 ($4.03) | $10.78 | 63% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 34,167 ($3.50) | $27 | 87% |
| Clothes | 30% | ||
| Clothes in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 30% more expensive than in Boston (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | Rp 790,909 ($81) | $47 | 73% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | Rp 583,333 ($60) | $43 | 38% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | Rp 785,900 ($81) | $81 | 0% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | Rp 762,069 ($78) | $89 | 12% |
| Transportation | 21% | ||
| Transportation in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 21% cheaper than in Boston (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 421,714,000 ($43,248) | $23,463 | 84% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 7,467 ($0.77) | $0.98 | 22% |
| monthly ticket public transport | Rp 250,000 ($26) | $70 | 63% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | Rp 41,612 ($4.27) | $26 | 83% |
| Personal Care | 42% | ||
| Personal Care in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 42% cheaper than in Boston (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | Rp 33,825 ($3.47) | $7.69 | 55% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Rp 34,800 ($3.57) | $6.08 | 41% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 32,200 ($3.30) | $3.48 | 5% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 30,590 ($3.14) | $3.86 | 19% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 17,667 ($1.81) | $3.13 | 42% |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 14,539 ($1.49) | $3.35 | 56% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 80,909 ($8.30) | $25 | 66% |
| Entertainment | 27% | ||
| Entertainment in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 27% cheaper than in Boston (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 247,500 ($25) | $42 | 39% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 75,790 ($7.77) | $22 | 65% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 257,778 ($26) | $151 | 83% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | Rp 936,364 ($96) | $90 | 7% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 106,154 ($10.89) | $10.86 | 0% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 36,563 ($3.75) | $3.77 | 1% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | Rp 43,800 ($4.49) | $5.34 | 16% |
| iPod nano 16GB | Rp 2,771,430 ($284) | $156 | 82% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 2,411 ($0.25) | $0.67 | 63% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | Rp 560,000 ($57) | $64 | 11% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | Rp 14,400 ($1.48) | $8.39 | 82% |
| TOTAL | 32% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,587 prices entered by 612 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2013.
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