Cost of living in Puerto Rico compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Puerto Rico is 54% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (Rp 168,887) | Rp 62,389 | + 171% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (Rp 101,636) | Rp 50,984 | + 99% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.61 (Rp 64,326) | Rp 29,325 | + 119% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.80 (Rp 25,092) | Rp 18,889 | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.76 (Rp 38,546) | Rp 26,350 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.86 (Rp 53,861) | Rp 15,739 | + 242% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (Rp 90,294) | Rp 69,458 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.28 (Rp 45,735) | Rp 39,153 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.35 (Rp 32,767) | Rp 19,538 | + 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.65 (Rp 36,961) | Rp 30,210 | + 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (Rp 236,153) | Rp 433,415 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.41 (Rp 19,676) | Rp 15,764 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.33 (Rp 18,533) | Rp 14,528 | + 28% | |
| Housing | + 89% | |||
| Housing in Puerto Rico is 89% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,366 (Rp 19,068,737) | Rp 13,652,300 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $751 (Rp 10,484,483) | Rp 7,261,930 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $158 (Rp 2,202,159) | Rp 1,073,920 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $864 (Rp 12,058,387) | Rp 6,550,380 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $560 (Rp 7,816,144) | Rp 3,577,050 | + 119% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $142 (Rp 1,976,438) | Rp 660,848 | + 199% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $36 (Rp 497,034) | Rp 281,571 | + 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $293 (Rp 4,096,010) | Rp 3,961,170 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $139 (Rp 1,933,812) | Rp 1,567,420 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (Rp 105,938) | Rp 52,955 | + 100% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 (Rp 360,579) | Rp 55,185 | + 553% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Puerto Rico is 8% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $45 (Rp 621,776) | Rp 658,752 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $42 (Rp 586,576) | Rp 531,171 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $80 (Rp 1,114,545) | Rp 1,095,930 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $86 (Rp 1,202,994) | Rp 911,737 | + 32% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Puerto Rico is 13% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,410 (Rp 354,664,262) | Rp 432,423,000 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.78 (Rp 10,938) | Rp 9,131 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $40 (Rp 553,581) | Rp 360,956 | + 53% | |
| Personal Care | + 118% | |||
| Personal Care in Puerto Rico is 118% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.95 (Rp 69,030) | Rp 32,065 | + 115% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (Rp 215,597) | Rp 138,988 | + 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $47 (Rp 660,313) | Rp 257,547 | + 156% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (Rp 92,716) | Rp 41,237 | + 125% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.57 (Rp 49,819) | Rp 24,297 | + 105% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.42 (Rp 61,733) | Rp 30,182 | + 105% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.77 (Rp 38,688) | Rp 19,131 | + 102% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $3.14 (Rp 43,896) | Rp 14,080 | + 212% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (Rp 272,720) | Rp 66,998 | + 307% | |
| Entertainment | + 168% | |||
| Entertainment in Puerto Rico is 168% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (Rp 563,577) | Rp 184,609 | + 205% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $14 (Rp 200,657) | Rp 105,675 | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $84 (Rp 1,173,168) | Rp 359,301 | + 227% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $74 (Rp 1,028,803) | Rp 433,102 | + 138% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (Rp 127,992) | Rp 128,455 | - 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.50 (Rp 62,801) | Rp 46,128 | + 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.06 (Rp 42,723) | Rp 51,877 | - 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $438 (Rp 6,112,087) | Rp 6,699,010 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.00 (Rp 13,958) | Rp 1,406 | + 892% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (Rp 754,235) | Rp 588,150 | + 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (Rp 133,095) | Rp 22,910 | + 481% | |
| TOTAL | + 66% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 22, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,085 prices entered by 257 different people.
Cost of living in Puerto Rico is 66% more expensive than in Indonesia
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