Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 179% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in U.S. Virgin Islands is 179% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (Rp 251,665) | Rp 62,230 | + 304% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (Rp 145,844) | Rp 52,137 | + 180% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.81 (Rp 70,972) | Rp 30,582 | + 132% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $3.50 (Rp 51,687) | Rp 18,388 | + 181% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.30 (Rp 78,204) | Rp 26,104 | + 200% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.96 (Rp 87,931) | Rp 14,341 | + 513% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $14 (Rp 211,202) | Rp 77,272 | + 173% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $6 (Rp 89,933) | Rp 38,806 | + 132% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.46 (Rp 51,021) | Rp 19,485 | + 162% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.59 (Rp 52,930) | Rp 32,212 | + 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $25 (Rp 362,647) | Rp 339,997 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $4.77 (Rp 70,408) | Rp 15,796 | + 346% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.87 (Rp 57,040) | Rp 17,158 | + 232% | |
| Housing | + 315% | |||
| Housing in U.S. Virgin Islands is 315% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,532 (Rp 37,358,588) | Rp 10,152,500 | + 268% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,186 (Rp 32,257,266) | Rp 5,840,050 | + 452% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $396 (Rp 5,837,598) | Rp 772,430 | + 656% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,849 (Rp 27,280,342) | Rp 6,942,790 | + 293% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,477 (Rp 21,789,300) | Rp 3,311,200 | + 558% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $217 (Rp 3,208,284) | Rp 502,555 | + 538% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $61 (Rp 906,121) | Rp 285,184 | + 218% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $378 (Rp 5,571,612) | Rp 4,793,310 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $180 (Rp 2,656,170) | Rp 2,765,630 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (Rp 172,189) | Rp 69,682 | + 147% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (Rp 295,130) | Rp 51,169 | + 477% | |
| Clothes | + 314% | |||
| Clothes in U.S. Virgin Islands is 314% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $80 (Rp 1,180,520) | Rp 655,076 | + 80% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $178 (Rp 2,620,312) | Rp 457,119 | + 473% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 (Rp 1,475,650) | Rp 1,076,740 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $200 (Rp 2,951,300) | Rp 1,007,380 | + 193% | |
| Transportation | + 164% | |||
| Transportation in U.S. Virgin Islands is 164% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $39,653 (Rp 585,143,921) | Rp 490,945,000 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.86 (Rp 12,720) | Rp 9,156 | + 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $133 (Rp 1,965,359) | Rp 330,672 | + 494% | |
| Personal Care | + 398% | |||
| Personal Care in U.S. Virgin Islands is 398% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $11 (Rp 168,642) | Rp 30,938 | + 445% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (Rp 295,130) | Rp 82,186 | + 259% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $150 (Rp 2,213,475) | Rp 280,243 | + 690% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (Rp 132,661) | Rp 38,725 | + 243% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.23 (Rp 62,371) | Rp 26,962 | + 131% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (Rp 91,361) | Rp 34,072 | + 168% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $10 (Rp 147,565) | Rp 16,791 | + 779% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.84 (Rp 41,918) | Rp 13,618 | + 208% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $26 (Rp 386,070) | Rp 63,841 | + 505% | |
| Entertainment | + 160% | |||
| Entertainment in U.S. Virgin Islands is 160% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $108 (Rp 1,593,717) | Rp 184,270 | + 765% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $17 (Rp 248,417) | Rp 105,975 | + 134% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $24 (Rp 354,156) | Rp 1,041,000 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $153 (Rp 2,257,243) | Rp 413,601 | + 446% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (Rp 135,542) | Rp 152,100 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.08 (Rp 74,890) | Rp 44,543 | + 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.17 (Rp 76,282) | Rp 59,628 | + 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 6,860,790 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,635 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $109 (Rp 1,605,507) | Rp 597,783 | + 169% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $4.81 (Rp 71,015) | Rp 24,831 | + 186% | |
| TOTAL | + 220% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,307 prices entered by 173 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands is 220% more expensive than in Indonesia
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