- Cost of Living
- Micronesia
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Micronesia compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Micronesia is 64% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $9 (Rp 128,079) | Rp 65,531 | + 95% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $10 (Rp 142,310) | Rp 49,511 | + 187% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Rp 30,885 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.00 (Rp 28,462) | Rp 18,934 | + 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.00 (Rp 42,693) | Rp 22,695 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | Rp 14,388 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (Rp 141,183) | Rp 60,646 | + 133% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $7 (Rp 94,121) | Rp 37,954 | + 148% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.53 (Rp 50,198) | Rp 18,653 | + 169% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.41 (Rp 48,512) | Rp 31,286 | + 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (Rp 213,465) | Rp 371,771 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $3.00 (Rp 42,693) | Rp 18,926 | + 126% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.00 (Rp 28,462) | Rp 15,260 | + 87% | |
| Housing | + 56% | |||
| Housing in Micronesia is 56% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,800 (Rp 25,615,800) | Rp 13,096,300 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $550 (Rp 7,827,050) | Rp 8,155,000 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Rp 887,496 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,200 (Rp 17,077,200) | Rp 8,109,370 | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $400 (Rp 5,692,400) | Rp 4,623,080 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Rp 667,380 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $33 (Rp 469,623) | Rp 252,522 | + 86% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | Rp 4,513,470 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,628,720 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Rp 59,625 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $3.50 (Rp 49,809) | Rp 55,089 | - 10% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Micronesia is 22% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | Rp 659,239 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $15 (Rp 213,465) | Rp 428,524 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,009,670 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Rp 936,471 | - | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Micronesia is 13% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 479,608,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.32 (Rp 18,797) | Rp 8,791 | + 114% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 382,650 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Micronesia is in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 24,611 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 90,441 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 332,164 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Rp 45,296 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Rp 23,390 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Rp 32,514 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Rp 15,188 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Rp 12,682 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Rp 81,236 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Micronesia is 15% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $32 (Rp 455,392) | Rp 211,083 | + 116% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $14 (Rp 199,234) | Rp 98,679 | + 102% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 460,234 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Rp 497,062 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Rp 118,309 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Rp 45,661 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Rp 54,748 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Rp 7,809,260 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,846 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Rp 521,125 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | Rp 24,789 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,636 prices entered by 317 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
14231.000
IDR
/
USD
Cost of living in Micronesia is 37% more expensive than in Indonesia
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