Cost of living in Jakarta, Indonesia vs Maui, United States
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Food | - 64% | |||
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Food in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 64% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 48,521 ($3.32) | $19 | - 82% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 50,048 ($3.42) | $9 | - 64% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 35,604 ($2.44) | $7 | - 67% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 21,105 ($1.44) | $1.69 | - 14% | |
12 eggs, large | Rp 29,182 ($2.00) | $6 | - 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 17,274 ($1.18) | $7 | - 83% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 58,678 ($4.01) | $10 | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 38,290 ($2.62) | $4.89 | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 20,155 ($1.38) | $2.41 | - 43% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 36,318 ($2.48) | $3.43 | - 28% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 281,353 ($19) | $16 | + 19% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 16,725 ($1.14) | $2.56 | - 55% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 16,194 ($1.11) | $4.30 | - 74% | |
Housing | - 64% | |||
Housing in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 64% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 16,664,000 ($1,140) | $2,610 | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 10,131,200 ($693) | $1,963 | - 65% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 1,958,790 ($134) | $279 | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 6,473,890 ($443) | $1,732 | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 4,190,770 ($287) | $1,316 | - 78% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 1,188,710 ($81) | $143 | - 43% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 230,743 ($16) | $41 | - 62% | |
40” flat screen tv | Rp 4,268,180 ($292) | $450 | - 35% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,654,310 ($113) | $132 | - 14% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 55,530 ($3.80) | $14 | - 73% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 68,201 ($4.67) | $26 | - 82% | |
Clothes | - 51% | |||
Clothes in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 51% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 692,283 ($47) | $66 | - 28% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 441,657 ($30) | $75 | - 60% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,175,240 ($80) | $101 | - 20% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,195,800 ($82) | $172 | - 52% | |
Transportation | - 23% | |||
Transportation in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 23% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 476,960,000 ($32,635) | $25,902 | + 26% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 8,894 ($0.61) | $1.03 | - 41% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 298,966 ($20) | $42 | - 52% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Rp 46,262 ($3.17) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 76% | |||
Personal Care in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 76% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 27,935 ($1.91) | $12 | - 84% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 87,053 ($5.96) | $29 | - 79% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 319,083 ($22) | $115 | - 81% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 40,395 ($2.76) | $9 | - 69% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 22,462 ($1.54) | $4.89 | - 69% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 42,758 ($2.93) | $5.81 | - 50% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 17,796 ($1.22) | $5.70 | - 79% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Rp 10,969 ($0.75) | $2.05 | - 63% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 93,244 ($6) | $25 | - 75% | |
Entertainment | - 46% | |||
Entertainment in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 46% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 217,424 ($15) | $58 | - 74% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Rp 103,534 ($7) | $26 | - 72% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 1,264,770 ($87) | $123 | - 30% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 372,663 ($25) | $110 | - 77% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 171,286 ($12) | $13 | - 7% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 34,549 ($2.36) | $6 | - 61% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 49,205 ($3.37) | $7 | - 49% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 7,238,180 ($495) | $429 | + 15% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,833 ($0.13) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 716,425 ($49) | $51 | - 3% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 27,279 ($1.87) | $10 | - 82% | |
TOTAL | - 56% |

These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $7,800 in Maui you would need to make just about $3,451 (Rp 50,432,085) in Jakarta.
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