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Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 260% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in U.S. Virgin Islands is 260% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $21 (Rp 298,949) | Rp 69,652 | + 329% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $12 (Rp 162,969) | Rp 49,012 | + 233% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $12 (Rp 166,342) | Rp 30,274 | + 449% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $3.15 (Rp 44,450) | Rp 19,307 | + 130% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $7 (Rp 103,907) | Rp 22,930 | + 353% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 (Rp 87,327) | Rp 15,178 | + 475% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $11 (Rp 149,345) | Rp 70,887 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.99 (Rp 84,494) | Rp 40,336 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $6 (Rp 85,233) | Rp 20,381 | + 318% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $11 (Rp 156,791) | Rp 31,061 | + 405% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $28 (Rp 401,728) | Rp 452,082 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $4.70 (Rp 66,286) | Rp 18,202 | + 264% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $4.97 (Rp 70,182) | Rp 15,610 | + 350% | |
| Housing | + 182% | |||
| Housing in U.S. Virgin Islands is 182% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,112 (Rp 29,812,858) | Rp 15,003,400 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,800 (Rp 25,406,280) | Rp 9,455,050 | + 169% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $350 (Rp 4,940,110) | Rp 994,014 | + 397% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $2,000 (Rp 28,229,200) | Rp 8,961,230 | + 215% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,500 (Rp 21,171,900) | Rp 5,804,040 | + 265% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $200 (Rp 2,822,920) | Rp 678,231 | + 316% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $49 (Rp 691,615) | Rp 247,500 | + 179% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $400 (Rp 5,645,840) | Rp 4,430,410 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,785,720 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (Rp 176,362) | Rp 62,053 | + 184% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (Rp 282,292) | Rp 64,195 | + 340% | |
| Clothes | + 258% | |||
| Clothes in U.S. Virgin Islands is 258% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | Rp 693,255 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $200 (Rp 2,822,920) | Rp 435,770 | + 548% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 (Rp 1,411,460) | Rp 995,985 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Rp 1,451,840 | - | |
| Transportation | + 214% | |||
| Transportation in U.S. Virgin Islands is 214% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $35,000 (Rp 494,011,000) | Rp 495,764,000 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.87 (Rp 12,301) | Rp 9,223 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $200 (Rp 2,822,920) | Rp 422,608 | + 568% | |
| Personal Care | + 238% | |||
| Personal Care in U.S. Virgin Islands is 238% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $15 (Rp 211,719) | Rp 30,248 | + 600% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (Rp 211,719) | Rp 91,743 | + 131% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $95 (Rp 1,340,887) | Rp 388,150 | + 245% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (Rp 112,917) | Rp 43,144 | + 162% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $8 (Rp 105,860) | Rp 23,875 | + 343% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.00 (Rp 56,458) | Rp 38,277 | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.00 (Rp 56,458) | Rp 15,996 | + 253% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $3.00 (Rp 42,344) | Rp 14,884 | + 184% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (Rp 282,292) | Rp 99,259 | + 184% | |
| Entertainment | + 114% | |||
| Entertainment in U.S. Virgin Islands is 114% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $80 (Rp 1,129,168) | Rp 217,146 | + 420% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $18 (Rp 247,464) | Rp 99,435 | + 149% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $24 (Rp 338,750) | Rp 964,594 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $200 (Rp 2,822,920) | Rp 528,401 | + 434% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (Rp 169,375) | Rp 120,406 | + 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (Rp 70,573) | Rp 48,425 | + 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.00 (Rp 42,344) | Rp 60,307 | - 30% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Rp 7,952,530 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,651 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $70 (Rp 988,022) | Rp 783,577 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $3.00 (Rp 42,344) | Rp 25,084 | + 69% | |
| TOTAL | + 202% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,268 prices entered by 302 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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IDR
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Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands is 202% more expensive than in Indonesia
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