- Cost of Living
- Indonesia
- United States
- Bengkulu
- Amarillo, Texas
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bengkulu, Indonesia compared to Amarillo, Texas, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bengkulu (Indonesia) is 51% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 28,297 ($2.12) | $10 | - 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Rp 41,158 ($3.09) | $7 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 13,587 ($1.02) | $4.73 | - 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 16,703 ($1.25) | $0.97 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 21,884 ($1.64) | $2.97 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 8,297 ($0.62) | $2.20 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 123,632 ($9) | $4.41 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 30,108 ($2.26) | $3.45 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 20,108 ($1.51) | $1.16 | + 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 23,876 ($1.79) | $4.23 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 144,632 ($11) | $12 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Rp 16,000 ($1.20) | $1.79 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 9,413 ($0.71) | $1.18 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 77% | |||
| Housing in Bengkulu (Indonesia) is 77% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 2,495,000 ($187) | $1,035 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Rp 3,100,000 ($233) | $857 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 352,287 ($26) | $249 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 2,000,000 ($150) | $621 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Rp 1,658,680 ($124) | $722 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Rp 234,053 ($18) | $252 | - 93% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Rp 332,237 ($25) | $42 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Rp 3,413,160 ($256) | $372 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,282,630 ($96) | $100 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 24,892 ($1.87) | $14 | - 87% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 20,000 ($1.50) | $24 | - 94% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Bengkulu (Indonesia) is 28% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Rp 1,423,950 ($107) | $48 | + 124% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Rp 632,237 ($47) | $30 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 752,895 ($57) | $102 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 493,132 ($37) | $100 | - 63% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Bengkulu (Indonesia) is 32% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 731,000,000 ($54,859) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 7,764 ($0.58) | $0.56 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 300,000 ($23) | $50 | - 55% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Rp 95,413 ($7) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 71% | |||
| Personal Care in Bengkulu (Indonesia) is 71% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 16,124 ($1.21) | $5.55 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 24,711 ($1.85) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 83,513 ($6) | $109 | - 94% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Rp 15,000 ($1.13) | $4.00 | - 72% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 26,018 ($1.95) | $3.03 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 16,837 ($1.26) | $4.29 | - 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 12,355 ($0.93) | $3.90 | - 76% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 7,645 ($0.57) | $1.39 | - 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $18 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Bengkulu (Indonesia) is 47% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 90,579 ($7) | $32 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 75,290 ($5.65) | $18 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 110,000 ($8) | $30 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 190,000 ($14) | $49 | - 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 50,000 ($3.75) | $5.00 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 10,000 ($0.75) | $5.09 | - 85% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 30,000 ($2.25) | $3.42 | - 34% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 300,000 ($23) | $33 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Rp 19,058 ($1.43) | $5.95 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 58 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bengkulu (Indonesia) is 54% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,200
in Amarillo, Texas
you would need to make just about $1,477
(Rp 19,674,743)
in Bengkulu.
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