Cost of living in Micronesia compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Micronesia is 17% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Micronesia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | Rp 64,632 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | Rp 60,696 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Rp 27,585 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.00 (Rp 30,714) | Rp 21,684 | + 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.00 (Rp 46,071) | Rp 29,420 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | Rp 18,202 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (Rp 152,354) | Rp 65,816 | + 131% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $7 (Rp 101,569) | Rp 44,338 | + 129% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.53 (Rp 54,170) | Rp 23,243 | + 133% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.41 (Rp 52,350) | Rp 37,779 | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (Rp 230,355) | Rp 376,939 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | Rp 21,944 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.00 (Rp 30,714) | Rp 20,736 | + 48% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Micronesia is 26% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Micronesia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,800 (Rp 27,642,600) | Rp 20,953,000 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $550 (Rp 8,446,350) | Rp 11,167,100 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Rp 1,054,360 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,200 (Rp 18,428,400) | Rp 9,923,360 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $400 (Rp 6,142,800) | Rp 5,211,980 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Rp 555,271 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $33 (Rp 506,781) | Rp 361,046 | + 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Rp 4,110,400 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,797,940 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Rp 58,625 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $3.50 (Rp 53,750) | Rp 87,033 | - 38% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Micronesia is 20% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Micronesia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Rp 862,192 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $15 (Rp 230,355) | Rp 470,714 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,197,150 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Rp 1,408,570 | - | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Micronesia is 12% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Micronesia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 527,419,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.45 (Rp 22,268) | Rp 11,228 | + 98% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 158,658 | - | |
| 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 22,717 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 48,531 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 355,517 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Rp 115,732 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Rp 23,036 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Rp 32,995 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Rp 49,135 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Rp 17,984 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Rp 87,591 | - | |
| 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 491,424) | Rp 194,090 | + 153% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $14 (Rp 214,998) | Rp 119,744 | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 3,533,850 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Rp 487,508 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Rp 119,009 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Rp 38,686 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Rp 44,445 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 11,422,800 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 2,007 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Rp 596,222 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Rp 36,260 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 619 prices entered by 98 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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IDR
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Cost of living in Micronesia is 17% more expensive than in Indonesia
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