- Cost of Living
- Indonesia
- United States
- Salatiga
- Akron, Ohio
- Comparison
Cost of living in Salatiga, Indonesia compared to Akron, Ohio, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Salatiga (Indonesia) is 65% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 67,500 ($4.85) | $13 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Rp 15,333 ($1.10) | $7 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 13,500 ($0.97) | $4.41 | - 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 12,750 ($0.92) | $0.85 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 14,325 ($1.03) | $2.58 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 7,667 ($0.55) | $3.45 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 40,000 ($2.87) | $5.74 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 18,333 ($1.32) | $3.12 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 12,167 ($0.87) | $1.64 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 13,000 ($0.93) | $2.75 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $13 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Rp 18,500 ($1.33) | $1.83 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 5,333 ($0.38) | $1.55 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Salatiga (Indonesia) is 27% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 9,082,500 ($652) | $983 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | $769 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 732,012 ($53) | $158 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | $885 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | $563 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Rp 450,000 ($32) | $99 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Rp 85,000 ($6) | $32 | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | $356 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $85 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $8 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $15 | - | |
| Clothes | - 59% | |||
| Clothes in Salatiga (Indonesia) is 59% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Rp 263,333 ($19) | $38 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Rp 189,000 ($14) | $36 | - 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 575,000 ($41) | $70 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 375,000 ($27) | $95 | - 72% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Salatiga (Indonesia) is 23% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 475,000,000 ($34,111) | $22,205 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 7,200 ($0.52) | $0.61 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 160,000 ($11) | $43 | - 73% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $14 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Salatiga (Indonesia) is 19% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 20,000 ($1.44) | $6 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $11 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $61 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $3.06 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 8,650 ($0.62) | $4.18 | - 85% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $3.23 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 6,150 ($0.44) | $1.43 | - 69% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $16 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Salatiga (Indonesia) is 6% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | $32 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $19 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $139 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $66 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $7 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $4.41 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $5.01 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $433 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.56 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | $46 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Rp 15,000 ($1.08) | $6 | - 83% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 274 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Salatiga (Indonesia) is 34% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,200
in Akron, Ohio
you would need to make just about $2,120
(Rp 29,524,378)
in Salatiga.
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