- Cost of Living
- Micronesia
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Micronesia compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Micronesia is 66% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $9 (Rp 133,565) | Rp 68,713 | + 94% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $10 (Rp 148,405) | Rp 50,595 | + 193% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Rp 30,141 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.00 (Rp 29,681) | Rp 19,176 | + 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.00 (Rp 44,522) | Rp 25,114 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | Rp 14,492 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (Rp 147,229) | Rp 66,214 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $7 (Rp 98,153) | Rp 35,559 | + 176% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.53 (Rp 52,348) | Rp 17,545 | + 198% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.41 (Rp 50,590) | Rp 33,489 | + 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (Rp 222,608) | Rp 346,359 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $3.00 (Rp 44,522) | Rp 19,103 | + 133% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.00 (Rp 29,681) | Rp 16,652 | + 78% | |
| Housing | + 59% | |||
| Housing in Micronesia is 59% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,800 (Rp 26,712,900) | Rp 12,147,400 | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $550 (Rp 8,162,275) | Rp 10,028,900 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Rp 893,849 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,200 (Rp 17,808,600) | Rp 8,365,540 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $400 (Rp 5,936,200) | Rp 4,983,150 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Rp 651,799 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $33 (Rp 489,737) | Rp 281,056 | + 74% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | Rp 4,905,610 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,838,430 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Rp 56,108 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $3.50 (Rp 51,942) | Rp 54,050 | - 4% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Micronesia is 19% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | Rp 608,039 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $15 (Rp 222,608) | Rp 411,092 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 973,497 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Rp 931,119 | - | |
| 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 457,200,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.19 (Rp 17,642) | Rp 8,707 | + 103% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 356,727 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Micronesia is in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 23,597 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 93,616 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 335,478 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Rp 42,380 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Rp 22,608 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Rp 33,284 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Rp 13,832 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Rp 14,078 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Rp 83,056 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Micronesia is 17% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $32 (Rp 474,896) | Rp 201,939 | + 135% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $14 (Rp 207,767) | Rp 100,459 | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 395,511 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Rp 507,743 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Rp 134,353 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Rp 48,482 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Rp 56,534 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Rp 7,577,940 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,647 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Rp 574,443 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | Rp 23,565 | - | |
| 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 2,689 prices entered by 341 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
14840.500
IDR
/
USD
Cost of living in Micronesia is 38% more expensive than in Indonesia
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