Cost of living in Puerto Rico compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 100% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Puerto Rico is 100% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Puerto Rico | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (Rp 258,283) | Rp 44,863 | + 476% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (Rp 131,531) | Rp 54,330 | + 142% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.72 (Rp 55,711) | Rp 27,591 | + 102% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.40 (Rp 35,904) | Rp 19,917 | + 80% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.70 (Rp 70,345) | Rp 25,297 | + 178% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.71 (Rp 55,489) | Rp 18,627 | + 198% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (Rp 124,613) | Rp 55,732 | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.05 (Rp 60,630) | Rp 43,429 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.64 (Rp 39,521) | Rp 21,967 | + 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.81 (Rp 41,988) | Rp 34,412 | + 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $20 (Rp 301,594) | Rp 337,317 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.61 (Rp 24,049) | Rp 22,207 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.04 (Rp 30,469) | Rp 17,971 | + 70% | |
| Housing | + 134% | |||
| Housing in Puerto Rico is 134% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Puerto Rico | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,433 (Rp 36,424,966) | Rp 17,957,200 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,435 (Rp 21,475,875) | Rp 9,443,920 | + 127% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $277 (Rp 4,145,844) | Rp 528,780 | + 684% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,325 (Rp 19,841,260) | Rp 7,265,990 | + 173% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $895 (Rp 13,403,018) | Rp 4,054,970 | + 231% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $151 (Rp 2,261,427) | Rp 1,282,180 | + 76% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $50 (Rp 753,614) | Rp 410,662 | + 84% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $284 (Rp 4,247,514) | Rp 4,056,150 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $226 (Rp 3,376,976) | Rp 1,358,260 | + 149% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (Rp 121,036) | Rp 56,742 | + 113% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $12 (Rp 175,290) | Rp 77,300 | + 127% | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in Puerto Rico is 50% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Puerto Rico | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $56 (Rp 835,631) | Rp 624,572 | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $49 (Rp 734,677) | Rp 443,680 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $92 (Rp 1,376,087) | Rp 1,212,520 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $133 (Rp 1,998,272) | Rp 1,298,040 | + 54% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in Puerto Rico is 45% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Puerto Rico | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $30,015 (Rp 449,291,541) | Rp 535,705,000 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.26 (Rp 18,812) | Rp 12,273 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $34 (Rp 503,333) | Rp 150,291 | + 235% | |
| Personal Care | + 177% | |||
| Personal Care in Puerto Rico is 177% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Puerto Rico | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (Rp 118,908) | Rp 36,367 | + 227% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $24 (Rp 358,259) | Rp 60,467 | + 492% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $49 (Rp 737,837) | Rp 351,050 | + 110% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $11 (Rp 171,937) | Rp 130,123 | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.29 (Rp 49,185) | Rp 21,655 | + 127% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (Rp 110,516) | Rp 34,558 | + 220% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.57 (Rp 53,460) | Rp 30,035 | + 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $3.36 (Rp 50,235) | Rp 15,580 | + 222% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 (Rp 339,980) | Rp 88,350 | + 285% | |
| Entertainment | + 70% | |||
| Entertainment in Puerto Rico is 70% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Puerto Rico | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (Rp 684,586) | Rp 216,012 | + 217% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $18 (Rp 275,784) | Rp 104,481 | + 164% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $59 (Rp 878,986) | Rp 2,274,680 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (Rp 1,118,029) | Rp 383,761 | + 191% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (Rp 192,099) | Rp 162,937 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.53 (Rp 67,807) | Rp 36,298 | + 87% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.65 (Rp 54,607) | Rp 40,791 | + 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $1,176 (Rp 17,600,251) | Rp 12,194,000 | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 2,029 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $58 (Rp 864,545) | Rp 496,553 | + 74% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (Rp 171,530) | Rp 35,528 | + 383% | |
| TOTAL | + 90% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,262 prices entered by 150 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Puerto Rico is 90% more expensive than in Indonesia
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