Cost of living in Micronesia compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Micronesia is 56% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $9 (Rp 123,978) | Rp 62,389 | + 99% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (Rp 137,753) | Rp 50,984 | + 170% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Rp 29,325 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.00 (Rp 27,551) | Rp 18,889 | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.00 (Rp 41,326) | Rp 26,350 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | Rp 15,739 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (Rp 136,662) | Rp 69,458 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $7 (Rp 91,107) | Rp 39,153 | + 133% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.53 (Rp 48,590) | Rp 19,538 | + 149% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.41 (Rp 46,959) | Rp 30,210 | + 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (Rp 206,630) | Rp 433,415 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.00 (Rp 41,326) | Rp 15,764 | + 162% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.00 (Rp 27,551) | Rp 14,528 | + 90% | |
| Housing | + 58% | |||
| Housing in Micronesia is 58% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,800 (Rp 24,795,540) | Rp 13,652,300 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $550 (Rp 7,576,415) | Rp 7,261,930 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Rp 1,073,920 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,200 (Rp 16,530,360) | Rp 6,550,380 | + 152% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $400 (Rp 5,510,120) | Rp 3,577,050 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Rp 660,848 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $33 (Rp 454,585) | Rp 281,571 | + 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Rp 3,961,170 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,567,420 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Rp 52,955 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $3.50 (Rp 48,214) | Rp 55,185 | - 13% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Micronesia is 31% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Rp 658,752 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $15 (Rp 206,630) | Rp 531,171 | - 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,095,930 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Rp 911,737 | - | |
| 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 432,423,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.32 (Rp 18,195) | Rp 9,131 | + 99% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 360,956 | - | |
| 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 32,065 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 138,988 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 257,547 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Rp 41,237 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Rp 24,297 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Rp 30,182 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Rp 19,131 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Rp 14,080 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Rp 66,998 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Micronesia is 17% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $32 (Rp 440,810) | Rp 184,609 | + 139% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $14 (Rp 192,854) | Rp 105,675 | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 359,301 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Rp 433,102 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Rp 128,455 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Rp 46,128 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Rp 51,877 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 6,699,010 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,406 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Rp 588,150 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Rp 22,910 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,328 prices entered by 183 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
Exchange rate:
13775.300
IDR
/
USD
Cost of living in Micronesia is 34% more expensive than in Indonesia
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