Cost of living in Puerto Rico compared to Indonesia
Currency:
Food | + 94% | |||
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Food in Puerto Rico is 94% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Puerto Rico | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (Rp 229,906) | Rp 61,205 | + 276% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (Rp 129,082) | Rp 48,353 | + 167% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.72 (Rp 40,042) | Rp 29,046 | + 38% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.97 (Rp 29,016) | Rp 21,836 | + 33% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.33 (Rp 48,931) | Rp 22,834 | + 114% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.53 (Rp 66,592) | Rp 14,630 | + 355% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.22 (Rp 62,082) | Rp 66,405 | - 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.38 (Rp 49,715) | Rp 43,134 | + 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.45 (Rp 50,733) | Rp 18,263 | + 178% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $6 (Rp 90,848) | Rp 34,771 | + 161% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (Rp 191,882) | Rp 406,659 | - 53% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.67 (Rp 24,598) | Rp 17,291 | + 42% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.92 (Rp 28,215) | Rp 16,247 | + 74% | |
Housing | + 139% | |||
Housing in Puerto Rico is 139% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Puerto Rico | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,021 (Rp 29,719,118) | Rp 13,044,000 | + 128% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $907 (Rp 13,336,834) | Rp 6,448,100 | + 107% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $216 (Rp 3,181,583) | Rp 801,210 | + 297% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $829 (Rp 12,194,354) | Rp 6,665,800 | + 83% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $496 (Rp 7,286,712) | Rp 3,107,490 | + 134% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $150 (Rp 2,206,601) | Rp 505,106 | + 337% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $44 (Rp 647,155) | Rp 237,062 | + 173% | |
40” flat screen tv | $330 (Rp 4,848,103) | Rp 3,563,720 | + 36% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $114 (Rp 1,677,813) | Rp 1,234,820 | + 36% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (Rp 207,573) | Rp 57,323 | + 262% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (Rp 242,912) | Rp 95,242 | + 155% | |
Clothes | + 15% | |||
Clothes in Puerto Rico is 15% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Puerto Rico | Indonesia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $45 (Rp 667,295) | Rp 648,513 | + 3% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $40 (Rp 584,179) | Rp 480,172 | + 22% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $76 (Rp 1,112,498) | Rp 1,195,760 | - 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $102 (Rp 1,504,123) | Rp 1,102,700 | + 36% | |
Transportation | + 61% | |||
Transportation in Puerto Rico is 61% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Puerto Rico | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,570 (Rp 434,809,124) | Rp 417,700,000 | + 4% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.33 (Rp 19,569) | Rp 9,337 | + 110% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $62 (Rp 906,709) | Rp 419,026 | + 116% | |
Personal Care | + 217% | |||
Personal Care in Puerto Rico is 217% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Puerto Rico | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (Rp 144,705) | Rp 19,709 | + 634% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (Rp 287,319) | Rp 89,583 | + 221% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $54 (Rp 795,743) | Rp 204,790 | + 289% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (Rp 121,028) | Rp 108,192 | + 12% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.00 (Rp 58,830) | Rp 22,334 | + 163% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (Rp 110,002) | Rp 30,094 | + 266% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.94 (Rp 72,630) | Rp 22,886 | + 217% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.39 (Rp 35,193) | Rp 11,284 | + 212% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $26 (Rp 384,298) | Rp 119,565 | + 221% | |
Entertainment | + 37% | |||
Entertainment in Puerto Rico is 37% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Puerto Rico | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (Rp 674,297) | Rp 261,585 | + 158% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $20 (Rp 290,674) | Rp 99,216 | + 193% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $92 (Rp 1,351,588) | Rp 251,127 | + 438% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $71 (Rp 1,045,663) | Rp 573,242 | + 82% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (Rp 168,739) | Rp 159,890 | + 6% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.17 (Rp 61,352) | Rp 39,869 | + 54% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.57 (Rp 37,842) | Rp 65,361 | - 42% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $448 (Rp 6,586,028) | Rp 10,724,300 | - 39% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 2,093 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $43 (Rp 637,217) | Rp 509,555 | + 25% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (Rp 156,484) | Rp 32,683 | + 379% | |
TOTAL | + 84% |

These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Puerto Rico is 84% more expensive than in Indonesia
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