Cost of living in Yogyakarta, Indonesia vs Memphis, Tennessee, United States
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Food | - 48% | |||
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Food in Yogyakarta (Indonesia) is 48% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 35,002 ($2.44) | $13 | - 81% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 46,482 ($3.25) | $7 | - 55% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 18,894 ($1.32) | $3.27 | - 60% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 17,092 ($1.19) | $0.79 | + 51% | |
12 eggs, large | Rp 20,715 ($1.45) | $2.17 | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 9,388 ($0.66) | $2.93 | - 78% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 52,419 ($3.66) | $5.55 | - 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 25,257 ($1.76) | $3.27 | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 20,006 ($1.40) | $1.63 | - 14% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 26,482 ($1.85) | $2.07 | - 11% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 266,316 ($19) | $14 | + 29% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 17,217 ($1.20) | $1.70 | - 29% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 14,735 ($1.03) | $1.91 | - 46% | |
Housing | - 75% | |||
Housing in Yogyakarta (Indonesia) is 75% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 4,830,080 ($337) | $1,253 | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 2,869,140 ($200) | $936 | - 79% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 580,846 ($41) | $166 | - 76% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 3,489,190 ($244) | $989 | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 2,353,350 ($164) | $769 | - 79% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 361,870 ($25) | $96 | - 74% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 163,638 ($11) | $48 | - 76% | |
40” flat screen tv | Rp 6,262,220 ($437) | $299 | + 46% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,319,780 ($92) | $96 | - 4% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 34,056 ($2.38) | $12 | - 79% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 40,133 ($2.80) | $20 | - 86% | |
Clothes | - 10% | |||
Clothes in Yogyakarta (Indonesia) is 10% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 625,652 ($44) | $42 | + 3% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 450,420 ($31) | $33 | - 5% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 960,489 ($67) | $82 | - 19% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 923,308 ($64) | $103 | - 37% | |
Transportation | - 43% | |||
Transportation in Yogyakarta (Indonesia) is 43% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 360,945,000 ($25,201) | $21,300 | + 18% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 8,124 ($0.57) | $0.58 | - 1% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 180,644 ($13) | $48 | - 74% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Rp 49,762 ($3.47) | $13 | - 74% | |
Personal Care | - 78% | |||
Personal Care in Yogyakarta (Indonesia) is 78% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 19,723 ($1.38) | $7 | - 81% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 16,128 ($1.13) | $8 | - 86% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 200,000 ($14) | $131 | - 89% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 30,335 ($2.12) | $5.89 | - 64% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 17,359 ($1.21) | $2.89 | - 58% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 23,494 ($1.64) | $4.96 | - 67% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 15,747 ($1.10) | $3.10 | - 65% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Rp 11,868 ($0.83) | $1.56 | - 47% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 33,971 ($2.37) | $17 | - 86% | |
Entertainment | - 55% | |||
Entertainment in Yogyakarta (Indonesia) is 55% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 111,714 ($8) | $44 | - 82% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Rp 76,046 ($5.31) | $21 | - 75% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 333,846 ($23) | $124 | - 81% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 321,091 ($22) | $53 | - 58% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 95,998 ($7) | $10 | - 32% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 28,586 ($2.00) | $4.89 | - 59% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 35,285 ($2.46) | $4.21 | - 42% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 4,729,130 ($330) | $432 | - 24% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,254 ($0.09) | $0.11 | - 17% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 342,978 ($24) | $34 | - 29% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 20,742 ($1.45) | $6 | - 77% | |
TOTAL | - 57% |

These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $3,500 in Memphis, Tennessee you would need to make just about $1,497 (Rp 21,439,283) in Yogyakarta.
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