Cost of living in Micronesia compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Micronesia is 24% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Micronesia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | Rp 67,167 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | Rp 61,090 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Rp 32,593 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.00 (Rp 32,599) | Rp 25,633 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.00 (Rp 48,898) | Rp 31,337 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | Rp 12,592 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (Rp 161,702) | Rp 72,901 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $7 (Rp 107,801) | Rp 45,403 | + 137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.53 (Rp 57,493) | Rp 22,376 | + 157% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.41 (Rp 55,563) | Rp 32,966 | + 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (Rp 244,490) | Rp 344,694 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | Rp 18,943 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.00 (Rp 32,599) | Rp 15,178 | + 115% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in Micronesia is 38% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Micronesia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,800 (Rp 29,338,740) | Rp 20,348,700 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $550 (Rp 8,964,615) | Rp 11,729,200 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Rp 1,724,710 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,200 (Rp 19,559,160) | Rp 7,387,200 | + 165% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $400 (Rp 6,519,720) | Rp 4,597,950 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Rp 1,423,880 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $33 (Rp 537,877) | Rp 378,883 | + 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Rp 3,205,730 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,931,010 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Rp 91,402 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $3.50 (Rp 57,048) | Rp 83,441 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Micronesia is 13% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Micronesia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Rp 651,126 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $15 (Rp 244,490) | Rp 458,661 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,449,070 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Rp 1,296,520 | - | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Micronesia is 11% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Micronesia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 504,781,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.45 (Rp 23,634) | Rp 12,092 | + 95% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 535,183 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Micronesia is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Micronesia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 22,456 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 96,147 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 264,826 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Rp 66,604 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Rp 26,592 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Rp 33,023 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Rp 27,953 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Rp 21,349 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Rp 84,361 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Micronesia is 11% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Micronesia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $32 (Rp 521,578) | Rp 261,890 | + 99% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $14 (Rp 228,190) | Rp 96,262 | + 137% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 496,791 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Rp 397,663 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Rp 149,637 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Rp 38,785 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Rp 50,891 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 6,922,760 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 2,388 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Rp 433,566 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Rp 46,861 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 249 prices entered by 67 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 14, 2025.
Exchange rate:
16299.300
IDR
/
USD
Cost of living in Micronesia is 22% more expensive than in Indonesia
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