Cost of living in Micronesia compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Micronesia is 27% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Micronesia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | Rp 61,205 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | Rp 48,353 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Rp 29,046 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.00 (Rp 29,409) | Rp 21,836 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.00 (Rp 44,114) | Rp 22,834 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | Rp 14,630 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (Rp 145,880) | Rp 66,405 | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $7 (Rp 97,253) | Rp 43,134 | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.53 (Rp 51,868) | Rp 18,263 | + 184% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.41 (Rp 50,126) | Rp 34,771 | + 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (Rp 220,568) | Rp 406,659 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | Rp 17,291 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.00 (Rp 29,409) | Rp 16,247 | + 81% | |
| Housing | + 73% | |||
| Housing in Micronesia is 73% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Micronesia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,800 (Rp 26,468,100) | Rp 13,044,000 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $550 (Rp 8,087,475) | Rp 6,448,100 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Rp 801,210 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,200 (Rp 17,645,400) | Rp 6,665,800 | + 165% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $400 (Rp 5,881,800) | Rp 3,107,490 | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Rp 505,106 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $33 (Rp 485,249) | Rp 237,062 | + 105% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Rp 3,563,720 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,234,820 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Rp 57,323 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $3.50 (Rp 51,466) | Rp 95,242 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Micronesia is 25% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Micronesia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Rp 648,513 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $15 (Rp 220,568) | Rp 480,172 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,195,760 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Rp 1,102,700 | - | |
| 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 417,700,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.32 (Rp 19,423) | Rp 9,337 | + 108% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 419,026 | - | |
| 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 19,709 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 89,583 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 204,790 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Rp 108,192 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Rp 22,334 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Rp 30,094 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Rp 22,886 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Rp 11,284 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Rp 119,565 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Micronesia is 12% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Micronesia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $32 (Rp 470,544) | Rp 261,585 | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $14 (Rp 205,863) | Rp 99,216 | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 251,127 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Rp 573,242 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Rp 159,890 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Rp 39,869 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Rp 65,361 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 10,724,300 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 2,093 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Rp 509,555 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Rp 32,683 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 461 prices entered by 53 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
14704.500
IDR
/
USD
Cost of living in Micronesia is 31% more expensive than in Indonesia
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