Cost of living in Surabaya, Indonesia compared to Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
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| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Surabaya (Indonesia) is 39% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 45,823 ($3.44) | $10 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Rp 42,718 ($3.21) | $7 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 22,521 ($1.69) | $3.24 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 16,266 ($1.22) | $0.73 | + 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 20,572 ($1.55) | $2.60 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 8,742 ($0.66) | $2.62 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 37,317 ($2.80) | $5.38 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 34,583 ($2.60) | $3.07 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 15,304 ($1.15) | $1.29 | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 30,225 ($2.27) | $1.75 | + 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 207,716 ($16) | $8 | + 95% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Rp 14,457 ($1.09) | $2.02 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 13,022 ($0.98) | $1.83 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Surabaya (Indonesia) is 54% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 8,826,540 ($663) | $1,164 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Rp 3,451,700 ($259) | $992 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 879,431 ($66) | $141 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 4,125,700 ($310) | $806 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Rp 2,314,230 ($174) | $650 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Rp 843,540 ($63) | $112 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Rp 407,811 ($31) | $36 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Rp 6,260,830 ($470) | $429 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,138,050 ($85) | $145 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 34,966 ($2.63) | $8 | - 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 33,824 ($2.54) | $17 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Surabaya (Indonesia) is 1% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Rp 699,238 ($53) | $40 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Rp 569,468 ($43) | $44 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 984,743 ($74) | $68 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 883,170 ($66) | $93 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Surabaya (Indonesia) is 6% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 324,885,000 ($24,405) | $20,708 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 7,764 ($0.58) | $0.55 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 335,829 ($25) | $28 | - 8% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Rp 49,963 ($3.75) | $16 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 76% | |||
| Personal Care in Surabaya (Indonesia) is 76% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 29,535 ($2.22) | $5.39 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 40,258 ($3.02) | $22 | - 86% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 120,608 ($9) | $80 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Rp 30,164 ($2.27) | $5.91 | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 22,470 ($1.69) | $3.63 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 28,067 ($2.11) | $5.25 | - 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 11,241 ($0.84) | $3.60 | - 77% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 11,370 ($0.85) | $1.97 | - 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 66,233 ($4.98) | $17 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Surabaya (Indonesia) is 13% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 270,887 ($20) | $39 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 92,562 ($7) | $22 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 177,837 ($13) | $111 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 756,249 ($57) | $40 | + 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 98,914 ($7) | $8 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 44,968 ($3.38) | $3.97 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 52,124 ($3.92) | $4.00 | - 2% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | Rp 3,312,170 ($249) | $127 | + 95% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 2,069 ($0.16) | $0.10 | + 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 384,139 ($29) | $35 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Rp 20,912 ($1.57) | $7 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
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These prices were last updated on July 24, 2017.
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Cost of living in Surabaya (Indonesia) is 36% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,800
in Albuquerque, New Mexico
you would need to make just about $2,439
(Rp 32,467,609)
in Surabaya.
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