Cost of living in Samoa compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Samoa is 65% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Samoa | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15 Tala (Rp 83,167) | Rp 45,378 | + 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 Tala (Rp 135,514) | Rp 54,330 | + 149% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Tala (Rp 54,206) | Rp 27,591 | + 96% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.61 Tala (Rp 19,551) | Rp 19,722 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 Tala (Rp 53,090) | Rp 26,707 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 Tala (Rp 109,898) | Rp 18,501 | + 494% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 Tala (Rp 124,673) | Rp 56,542 | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Tala (Rp 71,583) | Rp 42,973 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 Tala (Rp 43,365) | Rp 22,558 | + 92% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.96 Tala (Rp 26,892) | Rp 34,959 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 39 Tala (Rp 211,402) | Rp 337,317 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 Tala (Rp 65,047) | Rp 20,426 | + 218% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.68 Tala (Rp 9,103) | Rp 17,971 | - 49% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Samoa is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Samoa | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,299 Tala (Rp 23,302,466) | Rp 17,746,200 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,929 Tala (Rp 10,455,565) | Rp 9,563,600 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150 Tala (Rp 813,085) | Rp 496,641 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Rp 7,338,660 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Rp 4,109,450 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Rp 1,211,340 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30 Tala (Rp 162,617) | Rp 400,530 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 899 Tala (Rp 4,873,088) | Rp 4,056,150 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,358,260 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15 Tala (Rp 81,308) | Rp 43,866 | + 85% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 71,573 | - | |
| Clothes | + 109% | |||
| Clothes in Samoa is 109% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Samoa | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Rp 624,572 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 300 Tala (Rp 1,626,169) | Rp 439,901 | + 270% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 201 Tala (Rp 1,091,550) | Rp 1,223,050 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Rp 1,298,040 | - | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Samoa is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Samoa | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 535,705,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.63 Tala (Rp 14,246) | Rp 11,904 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 150,291 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Samoa is 35% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Samoa | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3.00 Tala (Rp 16,262) | Rp 36,367 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10 Tala (Rp 54,206) | Rp 60,467 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 37 Tala (Rp 202,342) | Rp 313,421 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16 Tala (Rp 86,729) | Rp 130,123 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 Tala (Rp 81,308) | Rp 19,595 | + 315% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 Tala (Rp 48,785) | Rp 34,558 | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.26 Tala (Rp 28,527) | Rp 30,035 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.00 Tala (Rp 21,682) | Rp 15,580 | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10 Tala (Rp 54,206) | Rp 88,350 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Samoa is 23% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Samoa | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 93 Tala (Rp 505,660) | Rp 216,012 | + 134% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 32 Tala (Rp 171,971) | Rp 104,481 | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 2,274,680 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 149 Tala (Rp 809,366) | Rp 383,761 | + 111% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 Tala (Rp 81,308) | Rp 162,937 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Tala (Rp 54,206) | Rp 36,298 | + 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Tala (Rp 40,056) | Rp 40,791 | - 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 12,194,000 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 2,029 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Rp 496,553 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15 Tala (Rp 78,884) | Rp 35,528 | + 122% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 603 prices entered by 94 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Samoa is 26% more expensive than in Indonesia
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