- Cost of Living
- Indonesia
- United States
- Bengkulu
- Amarillo, Texas
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bengkulu, Indonesia compared to Amarillo, Texas, United States
Currency:
Food | - 57% | |||
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Food in Bengkulu (Indonesia) is 57% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 28,297 ($2.05) | $11 | - 81% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Rp 41,158 ($2.98) | $7 | - 58% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 13,587 ($0.98) | $4.73 | - 79% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 16,703 ($1.21) | $1.02 | + 19% | |
12 eggs, large | Rp 21,884 ($1.58) | $3.36 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 8,297 ($0.60) | $2.20 | - 73% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 123,632 ($9) | $4.41 | + 103% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 30,108 ($2.18) | $3.45 | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 20,108 ($1.46) | $1.16 | + 25% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 23,876 ($1.73) | $4.46 | - 61% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 144,632 ($10) | $12 | - 14% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | Rp 16,000 ($1.16) | $1.63 | - 29% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 9,413 ($0.68) | $2.16 | - 69% | |
Housing | - 78% | |||
Housing in Bengkulu (Indonesia) is 78% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 2,495,000 ($181) | $1,104 | - 84% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Rp 3,100,000 ($224) | $874 | - 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 352,287 ($26) | $177 | - 86% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 2,000,000 ($145) | $756 | - 81% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Rp 1,658,680 ($120) | $692 | - 83% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Rp 234,053 ($17) | $244 | - 93% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Rp 332,237 ($24) | $51 | - 53% | |
40” flat screen TV | Rp 3,413,160 ($247) | $400 | - 38% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,282,630 ($93) | $150 | - 38% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 24,892 ($1.80) | $16 | - 89% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 20,000 ($1.45) | $24 | - 94% | |
Clothes | + 33% | |||
Clothes in Bengkulu (Indonesia) is 33% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Rp 1,423,950 ($103) | $48 | + 117% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Rp 632,237 ($46) | $29 | + 56% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 752,895 ($55) | $93 | - 41% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 493,132 ($36) | $102 | - 65% | |
Transportation | + 19% | |||
Transportation in Bengkulu (Indonesia) is 19% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 731,000,000 ($52,936) | $16,500 | + 221% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 7,764 ($0.56) | $0.57 | - 1% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 300,000 ($22) | $50 | - 57% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Rp 95,413 ($7) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 70% | |||
Personal Care in Bengkulu (Indonesia) is 70% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 16,124 ($1.17) | $5.55 | - 79% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 24,711 ($1.79) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 83,513 ($6) | $83 | - 93% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Rp 15,000 ($1.09) | $5.34 | - 80% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 26,018 ($1.88) | $2.87 | - 34% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 16,837 ($1.22) | $8 | - 84% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 12,355 ($0.89) | $4.28 | - 79% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Rp 7,645 ($0.55) | $1.39 | - 60% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $18 | - | |
Entertainment | - 48% | |||
Entertainment in Bengkulu (Indonesia) is 48% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 90,579 ($7) | $33 | - 80% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Rp 75,290 ($5.45) | $18 | - 70% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 110,000 ($8) | $40 | - 80% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 190,000 ($14) | $49 | - 72% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 50,000 ($3.62) | $12 | - 69% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 10,000 ($0.72) | $5.00 | - 86% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 30,000 ($2.17) | $3.52 | - 38% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $429 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 300,000 ($22) | $33 | - 33% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Rp 19,058 ($1.38) | $6 | - 78% | |
TOTAL | - 46% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bengkulu (Indonesia) is 46% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,300
in Amarillo, Texas
you would need to make just about $1,784
(Rp 24,640,592)
in Bengkulu.
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