Cost of living in Samoa compared to Indonesia
Currency:
Food | + 72% | |||
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Food in Samoa is 72% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Samoa | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15 Tala (Rp 89,539) | Rp 55,068 | + 63% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 Tala (Rp 145,896) | Rp 58,183 | + 151% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Tala (Rp 58,358) | Rp 31,308 | + 86% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.61 Tala (Rp 21,049) | Rp 23,300 | - 10% | |
12 eggs, large | 10 Tala (Rp 57,158) | Rp 30,367 | + 88% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 Tala (Rp 118,318) | Rp 14,479 | + 717% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 Tala (Rp 134,224) | Rp 67,619 | + 99% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Tala (Rp 77,067) | Rp 46,085 | + 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 Tala (Rp 46,687) | Rp 20,806 | + 124% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.96 Tala (Rp 28,952) | Rp 34,093 | - 15% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 39 Tala (Rp 227,598) | Rp 344,694 | - 34% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 12 Tala (Rp 70,030) | Rp 18,823 | + 272% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.68 Tala (Rp 9,801) | Rp 14,432 | - 32% | |
Housing | - 2% | |||
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 25,087,699) | Rp 20,348,700 | + 23% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,929 Tala (Rp 11,256,580) | Rp 11,729,200 | - 4% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150 Tala (Rp 875,376) | Rp 2,034,370 | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Rp 7,387,200 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Rp 4,597,950 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Rp 1,423,880 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30 Tala (Rp 175,075) | Rp 378,883 | - 54% | |
40” flat screen tv | 899 Tala (Rp 5,246,422) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 64% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,931,010 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15 Tala (Rp 87,538) | Rp 91,402 | - 4% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 80,207 | - | |
Clothes | + 86% | |||
Clothes in Samoa is 86% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Samoa | Indonesia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Rp 759,724 | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 300 Tala (Rp 1,750,752) | Rp 458,661 | + 282% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 201 Tala (Rp 1,175,175) | Rp 1,371,230 | - 14% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Rp 1,296,520 | - | |
Transportation | + 3% | |||
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 504,781,000 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.63 Tala (Rp 15,338) | Rp 12,334 | + 24% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 199,904 | - | |
Personal Care | + 47% | |||
Personal Care in Samoa is 47% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Samoa | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3.00 Tala (Rp 17,508) | Rp 22,456 | - 22% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10 Tala (Rp 58,358) | Rp 96,147 | - 39% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 37 Tala (Rp 217,843) | Rp 275,446 | - 21% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16 Tala (Rp 93,373) | Rp 66,604 | + 40% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 Tala (Rp 87,538) | Rp 26,592 | + 229% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 Tala (Rp 52,523) | Rp 33,023 | + 59% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.26 Tala (Rp 30,712) | Rp 27,953 | + 10% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 4.00 Tala (Rp 23,343) | Rp 12,305 | + 90% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10 Tala (Rp 58,358) | Rp 84,361 | - 31% | |
Entertainment | + 25% | |||
Entertainment in Samoa is 25% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Samoa | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 93 Tala (Rp 544,399) | Rp 261,890 | + 108% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 32 Tala (Rp 185,146) | Rp 104,570 | + 77% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 496,791 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 149 Tala (Rp 871,373) | Rp 379,769 | + 129% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 Tala (Rp 87,538) | Rp 149,637 | - 42% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Tala (Rp 58,358) | Rp 38,584 | + 51% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Tala (Rp 43,125) | Rp 50,891 | - 15% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 6,922,760 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 2,388 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Rp 433,566 | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15 Tala (Rp 84,927) | Rp 42,633 | + 99% | |
TOTAL | + 22% |

These prices were last updated on February 06, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Samoa is 22% more expensive than in Indonesia
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