Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 96% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in U.S. Virgin Islands is 96% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (Rp 293,756) | Rp 74,240 | + 296% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (Rp 195,838) | Rp 64,404 | + 204% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.40 (Rp 71,778) | Rp 43,127 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.47 (Rp 40,301) | Rp 26,464 | + 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.27 (Rp 86,042) | Rp 32,847 | + 162% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.14 (Rp 67,528) | Rp 18,993 | + 256% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $12 (Rp 195,838) | Rp 72,901 | + 169% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.54 (Rp 90,351) | Rp 45,403 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.91 (Rp 31,131) | Rp 22,376 | + 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.24 (Rp 36,506) | Rp 45,821 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (Rp 274,496) | Rp 334,753 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.49 (Rp 40,636) | Rp 18,943 | + 115% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.11 (Rp 34,406) | Rp 19,509 | + 76% | |
| Housing | + 78% | |||
| Housing in U.S. Virgin Islands is 78% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,881 (Rp 30,689,873) | Rp 19,342,700 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,017 (Rp 16,589,077) | Rp 11,729,200 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $203 (Rp 3,317,815) | Rp 2,134,520 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,009 (Rp 16,468,310) | Rp 17,742,000 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $807 (Rp 13,174,648) | Rp 11,274,600 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $71 (Rp 1,152,782) | Rp 1,559,960 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $111 (Rp 1,811,498) | Rp 303,658 | + 497% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $229 (Rp 3,737,234) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $90 (Rp 1,468,782) | Rp 1,931,010 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $17 (Rp 272,010) | Rp 91,402 | + 198% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (Rp 326,396) | Rp 83,441 | + 291% | |
| Clothes | + 119% | |||
| Clothes in U.S. Virgin Islands is 119% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $40 (Rp 653,675) | Rp 651,126 | + 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $120 (Rp 1,958,376) | Rp 458,661 | + 327% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $60 (Rp 979,188) | Rp 1,449,070 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $60 (Rp 979,188) | Rp 1,296,520 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in U.S. Virgin Islands is 35% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,000 (Rp 473,274,200) | Rp 504,781,000 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.06 (Rp 17,285) | Rp 12,395 | + 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $55 (Rp 897,589) | Rp 535,183 | + 68% | |
| Personal Care | + 365% | |||
| Personal Care in U.S. Virgin Islands is 365% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Rp 121,009) | Rp 22,456 | + 439% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (Rp 244,797) | Rp 96,147 | + 155% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $200 (Rp 3,263,960) | Rp 264,826 | + 1132% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (Rp 106,440) | Rp 66,604 | + 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.63 (Rp 75,633) | Rp 26,592 | + 184% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.04 (Rp 82,186) | Rp 33,023 | + 149% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $8 (Rp 130,395) | Rp 27,953 | + 366% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.81 (Rp 45,831) | Rp 21,349 | + 115% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (Rp 447,887) | Rp 84,361 | + 431% | |
| Entertainment | + 61% | |||
| Entertainment in U.S. Virgin Islands is 61% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $62 (Rp 1,015,832) | Rp 468,169 | + 117% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (Rp 456,954) | Rp 96,262 | + 375% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $24 (Rp 391,675) | Rp 496,791 | - 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $100 (Rp 1,631,980) | Rp 836,381 | + 95% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (Rp 244,797) | Rp 150,000 | + 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6.00 (Rp 97,919) | Rp 54,336 | + 80% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.00 (Rp 81,599) | Rp 75,755 | + 8% | |
| 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 | $50 (Rp 815,990) | Rp 433,566 | + 88% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (Rp 163,198) | Rp 46,882 | + 248% | |
| TOTAL | + 77% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 224 prices entered by 64 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 09, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands is 77% more expensive than in Indonesia
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