Cost of living in Micronesia compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Micronesia is 61% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $9 (Rp 129,021) | Rp 48,924 | + 164% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (Rp 143,357) | Rp 55,115 | + 160% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Rp 32,165 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.00 (Rp 28,671) | Rp 20,580 | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.00 (Rp 43,007) | Rp 25,337 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | Rp 17,064 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (Rp 142,221) | Rp 61,721 | + 130% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $7 (Rp 94,814) | Rp 37,576 | + 152% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.53 (Rp 50,567) | Rp 19,651 | + 157% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.41 (Rp 48,869) | Rp 33,333 | + 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (Rp 215,036) | Rp 374,037 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.00 (Rp 43,007) | Rp 18,761 | + 129% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.00 (Rp 28,671) | Rp 18,326 | + 56% | |
| Housing | + 35% | |||
| Housing in Micronesia is 35% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,800 (Rp 25,804,260) | Rp 19,045,400 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $550 (Rp 7,884,635) | Rp 10,096,300 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Rp 1,245,580 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,200 (Rp 17,202,840) | Rp 7,203,760 | + 139% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $400 (Rp 5,734,280) | Rp 4,313,490 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Rp 979,539 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $33 (Rp 473,078) | Rp 329,516 | + 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Rp 4,258,580 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 2,125,490 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Rp 66,640 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $3.50 (Rp 50,175) | Rp 68,439 | - 27% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Micronesia is 21% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Rp 680,041 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $15 (Rp 215,036) | Rp 424,371 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,071,420 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Rp 1,116,540 | - | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Micronesia is 14% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 492,652,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.32 (Rp 18,935) | Rp 8,926 | + 112% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 228,023 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Micronesia is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 23,270 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 59,151 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 256,292 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Rp 80,956 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Rp 22,650 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Rp 44,295 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Rp 22,030 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Rp 12,336 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Rp 89,053 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Micronesia is 16% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $32 (Rp 458,742) | Rp 176,169 | + 160% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $14 (Rp 200,700) | Rp 105,763 | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 650,328 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Rp 361,319 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Rp 133,391 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Rp 36,857 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Rp 48,318 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 8,519,630 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,787 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Rp 604,695 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Rp 28,321 | - | |
| 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 821 prices entered by 105 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
Exchange rate:
14335.700
IDR
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Cost of living in Micronesia is 31% more expensive than in Indonesia
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