Cost of living in Puerto Rico compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 125% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Puerto Rico is 125% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Puerto Rico | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (Rp 310,384) | Rp 42,071 | + 638% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (Rp 155,442) | Rp 59,155 | + 163% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.74 (Rp 57,452) | Rp 30,882 | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.49 (Rp 38,165) | Rp 22,164 | + 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $6 (Rp 93,369) | Rp 29,483 | + 217% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.14 (Rp 63,531) | Rp 16,297 | + 290% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (Rp 117,212) | Rp 85,378 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.21 (Rp 64,675) | Rp 49,699 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.05 (Rp 46,754) | Rp 18,198 | + 157% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.75 (Rp 42,234) | Rp 34,828 | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $23 (Rp 352,658) | Rp 346,370 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.94 (Rp 29,755) | Rp 19,569 | + 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.63 (Rp 40,345) | Rp 19,984 | + 102% | |
| Housing | + 135% | |||
| Housing in Puerto Rico is 135% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Puerto Rico | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,341 (Rp 35,944,866) | Rp 22,132,400 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,299 (Rp 19,937,489) | Rp 12,062,800 | + 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $372 (Rp 5,715,611) | Rp 2,028,600 | + 182% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,802 (Rp 27,665,379) | Rp 7,964,830 | + 247% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $901 (Rp 13,831,599) | Rp 4,666,280 | + 196% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $384 (Rp 5,890,255) | Rp 1,423,880 | + 314% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $45 (Rp 693,081) | Rp 378,883 | + 83% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $382 (Rp 5,863,313) | Rp 3,847,970 | + 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $326 (Rp 5,000,116) | Rp 1,931,010 | + 159% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (Rp 154,633) | Rp 55,394 | + 179% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 (Rp 402,238) | Rp 87,128 | + 362% | |
| Clothes | + 53% | |||
| Clothes in Puerto Rico is 53% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Puerto Rico | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $60 (Rp 920,133) | Rp 789,983 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $51 (Rp 789,053) | Rp 508,463 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $144 (Rp 2,210,227) | Rp 1,331,530 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $174 (Rp 2,673,213) | Rp 1,331,210 | + 101% | |
| Transportation | + 78% | |||
| Transportation in Puerto Rico is 78% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Puerto Rico | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,285 (Rp 434,235,926) | Rp 535,406,000 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.93 (Rp 14,335) | Rp 12,221 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $55 (Rp 844,311) | Rp 199,904 | + 322% | |
| Personal Care | + 227% | |||
| Personal Care in Puerto Rico is 227% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Puerto Rico | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $12 (Rp 183,573) | Rp 22,456 | + 717% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (Rp 217,249) | Rp 96,147 | + 126% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $64 (Rp 983,308) | Rp 326,191 | + 201% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $11 (Rp 166,299) | Rp 66,604 | + 150% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.02 (Rp 77,037) | Rp 26,592 | + 190% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $9 (Rp 142,344) | Rp 33,023 | + 331% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.97 (Rp 60,995) | Rp 27,953 | + 118% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $3.24 (Rp 49,817) | Rp 11,693 | + 326% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $34 (Rp 514,980) | Rp 82,004 | + 528% | |
| Entertainment | + 76% | |||
| Entertainment in Puerto Rico is 76% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Puerto Rico | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (Rp 701,837) | Rp 245,575 | + 186% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (Rp 318,408) | Rp 104,570 | + 204% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $82 (Rp 1,251,692) | Rp 496,791 | + 152% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $99 (Rp 1,516,319) | Rp 363,253 | + 317% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (Rp 231,158) | Rp 149,637 | + 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $7 (Rp 106,998) | Rp 38,584 | + 177% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.56 (Rp 39,227) | Rp 50,891 | - 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $756 (Rp 11,610,242) | Rp 9,204,710 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 (Rp 2,559) | Rp 3,584 | - 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (Rp 830,195) | Rp 463,013 | + 79% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (Rp 174,939) | Rp 40,054 | + 337% | |
| TOTAL | + 107% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,125 prices entered by 133 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Puerto Rico is 107% more expensive than in Indonesia
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