- 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 131,249) | Rp 66,170 | + 98% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $10 (Rp 145,832) | Rp 50,168 | + 191% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Rp 30,939 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.00 (Rp 29,166) | Rp 19,126 | + 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.00 (Rp 43,750) | Rp 24,203 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | Rp 14,807 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (Rp 144,677) | Rp 65,437 | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $7 (Rp 96,451) | Rp 37,029 | + 160% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.53 (Rp 51,440) | Rp 18,101 | + 184% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.41 (Rp 49,713) | Rp 31,555 | + 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (Rp 218,748) | Rp 359,456 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $3.00 (Rp 43,750) | Rp 18,755 | + 133% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.00 (Rp 29,166) | Rp 16,216 | + 80% | |
| 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 26,249,760) | Rp 12,233,200 | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $550 (Rp 8,020,760) | Rp 9,342,630 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Rp 893,279 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,200 (Rp 17,499,840) | Rp 8,592,610 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $400 (Rp 5,833,280) | Rp 4,939,500 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Rp 661,561 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $33 (Rp 481,246) | Rp 272,688 | + 76% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | Rp 4,688,240 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,762,310 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Rp 59,284 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $3.50 (Rp 51,041) | Rp 56,285 | - 9% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Micronesia is 20% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | Rp 612,994 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $15 (Rp 218,748) | Rp 413,561 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 987,674 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Rp 827,434 | - | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Micronesia is 14% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 469,436,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.32 (Rp 19,262) | Rp 8,760 | + 120% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 371,911 | - | |
| 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 84,995 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 352,309 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Rp 45,191 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Rp 22,842 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Rp 33,755 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Rp 14,477 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Rp 13,066 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Rp 91,137 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Micronesia is 16% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $32 (Rp 466,662) | Rp 209,668 | + 123% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $14 (Rp 204,165) | Rp 99,420 | + 105% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 399,376 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Rp 482,715 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Rp 130,862 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Rp 47,236 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Rp 57,031 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Rp 7,752,910 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,544 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Rp 552,469 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | Rp 24,285 | - | |
| 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 2,832 prices entered by 342 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
14583.200
IDR
/
USD
Cost of living in Micronesia is 38% more expensive than in Indonesia
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