- Cost of Living
- Indonesia
- United States
- Salatiga
- Akron, Ohio
- Comparison
Cost of living in Salatiga, Indonesia compared to Akron, Ohio, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Salatiga (Indonesia) is 50% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | $12 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Rp 20,000 ($1.48) | $6 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 13,000 ($0.96) | $4.43 | - 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | $0.81 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 15,400 ($1.14) | $2.18 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 5,500 ($0.41) | $3.41 | - 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $5.82 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 5,000 ($0.37) | $2.99 | - 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 9,000 ($0.67) | $1.37 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $2.58 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $14 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Rp 20,000 ($1.48) | $1.83 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 8,000 ($0.59) | $1.76 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Salatiga (Indonesia) is 41% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 2,000,000 ($148) | $1,248 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Rp 1,500,000 ($111) | $819 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | $157 | - | |
| 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 150,000 ($11) | $99 | - 89% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | $33 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | $347 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $83 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $8 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $15 | - | |
| Clothes | - 52% | |||
| Clothes in Salatiga (Indonesia) is 52% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Rp 250,000 ($18) | $38 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Rp 200,000 ($15) | $36 | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 100,000 ($7) | $68 | - 89% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $94 | - | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Salatiga (Indonesia) is 1% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $22,686 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 7,140 ($0.53) | $0.57 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $42 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $12 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Salatiga (Indonesia) is 68% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 15,000 ($1.11) | $6 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $11 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 50,000 ($3.70) | $65 | - 94% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $3.01 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 10,000 ($0.74) | $4.51 | - 84% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 3,000 ($0.22) | $3.23 | - 93% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 7,000 ($0.52) | $1.74 | - 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 25,000 ($1.85) | $15 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Salatiga (Indonesia) is 21% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 50,000 ($3.70) | $31 | - 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $20 | - | |
| 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 | - | $64 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $7 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $4.10 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $4.89 | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | $460 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.56 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | $45 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Rp 15,000 ($1.11) | $5.92 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 242 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Salatiga (Indonesia) is 35% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,300
in Akron, Ohio
you would need to make just about $2,143
(Rp 28,956,694)
in Salatiga.
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