Cost of living in Surabaya, Indonesia compared to Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
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| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Surabaya (Indonesia) is 36% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 44,181 ($3.21) | $10 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Rp 44,017 ($3.20) | $7 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 20,702 ($1.50) | $3.25 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 15,762 ($1.14) | $0.72 | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 22,270 ($1.62) | $2.60 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 12,420 ($0.90) | $2.49 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 49,570 ($3.60) | $4.93 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 36,795 ($2.67) | $3.00 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 16,521 ($1.20) | $1.22 | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 27,995 ($2.03) | $1.75 | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 257,857 ($19) | $8 | + 134% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Rp 13,945 ($1.01) | $1.82 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 15,052 ($1.09) | $1.81 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Surabaya (Indonesia) is 56% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 6,182,790 ($449) | $1,164 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Rp 3,378,810 ($245) | $992 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 759,670 ($55) | $138 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 6,256,760 ($454) | $806 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Rp 2,813,440 ($204) | $650 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Rp 706,296 ($51) | $117 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Rp 374,248 ($27) | $36 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Rp 7,111,110 ($516) | $434 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,337,500 ($97) | $134 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 35,929 ($2.61) | $8 | - 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 48,966 ($3.56) | $18 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Surabaya (Indonesia) is 8% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Rp 680,416 ($49) | $40 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Rp 666,714 ($48) | $44 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,045,520 ($76) | $68 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,006,830 ($73) | $93 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Surabaya (Indonesia) is 12% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 343,333,000 ($24,932) | $20,708 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 7,765 ($0.56) | $0.59 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 296,642 ($22) | $28 | - 22% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Rp 55,524 ($4.03) | $16 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 73% | |||
| Personal Care in Surabaya (Indonesia) is 73% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 34,732 ($2.52) | $5.08 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 61,705 ($4.48) | $22 | - 80% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 160,411 ($12) | $87 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Rp 30,115 ($2.19) | $6 | - 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 23,368 ($1.70) | $3.78 | - 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 30,672 ($2.23) | $4.71 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 11,571 ($0.84) | $2.34 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 12,962 ($0.94) | $1.95 | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 65,634 ($4.77) | $16 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Surabaya (Indonesia) is 17% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 240,366 ($17) | $37 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 93,445 ($7) | $22 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 433,333 ($31) | $114 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 784,091 ($57) | $40 | + 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 107,282 ($8) | $9 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 43,319 ($3.15) | $3.97 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 50,185 ($3.64) | $4.00 | - 9% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Rp 7,266,670 ($528) | $435 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 3,060 ($0.22) | $0.10 | + 122% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 380,174 ($28) | $35 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Rp 22,042 ($1.60) | $7 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 572 prices entered by 71 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in Surabaya (Indonesia) is 36% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States)
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$3,600
in Albuquerque, New Mexico
you would need to make just about $2,296
(Rp 31,618,143)
in Surabaya.
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