Cost of living in Puerto Rico compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 71% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Puerto Rico is 71% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (Rp 190,575) | Rp 48,924 | + 290% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (Rp 100,247) | Rp 55,115 | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.74 (Rp 68,067) | Rp 32,165 | + 112% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.79 (Rp 25,769) | Rp 20,580 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.35 (Rp 48,073) | Rp 25,337 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.47 (Rp 64,246) | Rp 17,064 | + 276% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.65 (Rp 66,841) | Rp 61,721 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.45 (Rp 78,362) | Rp 37,576 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.92 (Rp 42,007) | Rp 19,651 | + 114% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.77 (Rp 25,461) | Rp 33,333 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (Rp 219,117) | Rp 374,037 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.41 (Rp 20,310) | Rp 18,761 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.01 (Rp 28,873) | Rp 18,326 | + 58% | |
| Housing | + 44% | |||
| Housing in Puerto Rico is 44% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,443 (Rp 20,731,734) | Rp 19,045,400 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $894 (Rp 12,850,669) | Rp 10,096,300 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $170 (Rp 2,447,861) | Rp 1,245,580 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $736 (Rp 10,574,368) | Rp 7,203,760 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $512 (Rp 7,353,094) | Rp 4,313,490 | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $131 (Rp 1,882,518) | Rp 979,539 | + 92% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $42 (Rp 603,718) | Rp 329,516 | + 83% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $350 (Rp 5,029,320) | Rp 4,258,580 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $86 (Rp 1,235,103) | Rp 2,125,490 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (Rp 88,743) | Rp 66,640 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (Rp 212,339) | Rp 68,439 | + 210% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Puerto Rico is 37% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $45 (Rp 649,232) | Rp 680,041 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $49 (Rp 703,985) | Rp 424,371 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (Rp 1,229,048) | Rp 1,071,420 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $92 (Rp 1,319,044) | Rp 1,116,540 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Puerto Rico is 15% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,896 (Rp 372,079,492) | Rp 492,652,000 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.75 (Rp 10,718) | Rp 8,926 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $33 (Rp 469,031) | Rp 228,023 | + 106% | |
| Personal Care | + 141% | |||
| Personal Care in Puerto Rico is 141% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (Rp 93,028) | Rp 23,270 | + 300% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (Rp 239,646) | Rp 59,151 | + 305% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $43 (Rp 622,170) | Rp 256,292 | + 143% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (Rp 109,144) | Rp 80,956 | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.22 (Rp 60,685) | Rp 22,650 | + 168% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.99 (Rp 57,284) | Rp 44,295 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.73 (Rp 39,245) | Rp 22,030 | + 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.18 (Rp 31,262) | Rp 12,336 | + 153% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (Rp 309,206) | Rp 89,053 | + 247% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Puerto Rico is 47% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (Rp 570,510) | Rp 176,169 | + 224% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $16 (Rp 227,869) | Rp 105,763 | + 115% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $66 (Rp 941,546) | Rp 650,328 | + 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $73 (Rp 1,044,288) | Rp 361,319 | + 189% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (Rp 124,288) | Rp 133,391 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.23 (Rp 46,404) | Rp 36,857 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.85 (Rp 40,887) | Rp 48,318 | - 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $545 (Rp 7,830,919) | Rp 8,519,630 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.12 (Rp 1,724) | Rp 1,787 | - 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $37 (Rp 537,626) | Rp 604,695 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (Rp 131,948) | Rp 28,321 | + 366% | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Puerto Rico is 46% more expensive than in Indonesia
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