- Cost of Living
- Micronesia
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Micronesia compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Micronesia is 63% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $9 (Rp 129,285) | Rp 64,340 | + 101% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $10 (Rp 143,650) | Rp 49,369 | + 191% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Rp 27,749 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.00 (Rp 28,730) | Rp 19,366 | + 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.00 (Rp 43,095) | Rp 26,280 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | Rp 13,159 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (Rp 142,512) | Rp 58,741 | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $7 (Rp 95,008) | Rp 34,445 | + 176% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.53 (Rp 50,671) | Rp 16,331 | + 210% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.41 (Rp 48,969) | Rp 31,183 | + 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (Rp 215,475) | Rp 350,688 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $3.00 (Rp 43,095) | Rp 20,434 | + 111% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.00 (Rp 28,730) | Rp 17,500 | + 64% | |
| Housing | + 61% | |||
| Housing in Micronesia is 61% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,800 (Rp 25,857,000) | Rp 11,751,400 | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $550 (Rp 7,900,750) | Rp 8,064,920 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Rp 989,111 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,200 (Rp 17,238,000) | Rp 7,991,320 | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $400 (Rp 5,746,000) | Rp 4,734,520 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Rp 731,905 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $33 (Rp 474,045) | Rp 295,762 | + 60% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | Rp 4,527,030 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,710,320 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Rp 49,451 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $3.50 (Rp 50,278) | Rp 49,438 | + 2% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Micronesia is 19% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | Rp 579,095 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $15 (Rp 215,475) | Rp 401,730 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,010,680 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Rp 1,001,470 | - | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Micronesia is 11% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 447,987,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.19 (Rp 17,077) | Rp 8,785 | + 94% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 317,976 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Micronesia is in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 18,285 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 73,114 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 346,655 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Rp 35,210 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Rp 20,752 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Rp 31,100 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Rp 12,324 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Rp 12,609 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Rp 95,162 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Micronesia is 16% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $32 (Rp 459,680) | Rp 213,406 | + 115% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $14 (Rp 201,110) | Rp 96,854 | + 108% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 384,079 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Rp 488,104 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Rp 131,595 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Rp 48,818 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Rp 59,752 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Rp 8,265,020 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,530 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Rp 576,215 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | Rp 23,129 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,723 prices entered by 340 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Micronesia is 38% more expensive than in Indonesia
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