Cost of living in Kiribati compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kiribati is 47% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Kiribati | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$12 (Rp 117,342) | Rp 44,863 | + 162% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$30 (Rp 293,354) | Rp 54,330 | + 440% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Rp 27,591 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$3.80 (Rp 37,158) | Rp 19,917 | + 87% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$8 (Rp 82,139) | Rp 25,297 | + 225% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | Rp 18,627 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Rp 55,732 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | Rp 43,429 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | Rp 21,967 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$3.00 (Rp 29,335) | Rp 34,412 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$20 (Rp 195,570) | Rp 337,317 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | Rp 22,207 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | Rp 17,971 | - | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Kiribati is 6% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Kiribati | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$963 (Rp 9,415,574) | Rp 17,957,200 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$857 (Rp 8,381,148) | Rp 9,443,920 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$321 (Rp 3,143,284) | Rp 528,780 | + 494% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Rp 7,265,990 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Rp 4,054,970 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$60 (Rp 586,709) | Rp 1,282,180 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | Rp 410,662 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Rp 4,056,150 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,358,260 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$20 (Rp 195,570) | Rp 56,742 | + 245% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 77,300 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Kiribati is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Kiribati | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Rp 624,572 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Rp 443,680 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,212,520 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Rp 1,298,040 | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Kiribati is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Kiribati | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 535,705,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | Rp 12,273 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 150,291 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Kiribati is 8% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Kiribati | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 36,367 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 60,467 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 351,050 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Rp 130,123 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Rp 21,655 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Rp 34,558 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$6.00 (Rp 58,671) | Rp 30,035 | + 95% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Rp 15,580 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Rp 88,350 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Kiribati is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Kiribati | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$12 (Rp 117,342) | Rp 216,012 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Rp 104,481 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 2,274,680 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Rp 383,761 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Rp 162,937 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Rp 36,298 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$3.00 (Rp 29,335) | Rp 40,791 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 12,194,000 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 2,029 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Rp 496,553 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$15 (Rp 143,418) | Rp 35,528 | + 304% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 615 prices entered by 95 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kiribati is 12% more expensive than in Indonesia
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