Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 201% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in U.S. Virgin Islands is 201% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $24 (Rp 356,809) | Rp 44,863 | + 695% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (Rp 147,107) | Rp 54,330 | + 171% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $12 (Rp 179,628) | Rp 27,591 | + 551% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.14 (Rp 31,995) | Rp 19,917 | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $6 (Rp 92,678) | Rp 25,297 | + 266% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.06 (Rp 60,763) | Rp 18,627 | + 226% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $16 (Rp 239,504) | Rp 55,732 | + 330% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $6.00 (Rp 89,814) | Rp 43,429 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.00 (Rp 59,876) | Rp 21,967 | + 173% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.02 (Rp 45,139) | Rp 34,412 | + 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (Rp 179,628) | Rp 337,317 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $5.00 (Rp 74,845) | Rp 22,207 | + 237% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $4.50 (Rp 67,343) | Rp 17,971 | + 275% | |
| Housing | + 216% | |||
| Housing in U.S. Virgin Islands is 216% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,268 (Rp 33,953,434) | Rp 17,957,200 | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,634 (Rp 24,458,448) | Rp 9,443,920 | + 159% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $323 (Rp 4,833,804) | Rp 528,780 | + 814% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,953 (Rp 29,233,709) | Rp 7,265,990 | + 302% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,456 (Rp 21,790,224) | Rp 4,054,970 | + 437% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $274 (Rp 4,097,898) | Rp 1,282,180 | + 220% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $111 (Rp 1,657,128) | Rp 410,662 | + 304% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $280 (Rp 4,191,320) | Rp 4,056,150 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $90 (Rp 1,348,020) | Rp 1,358,260 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (Rp 152,136) | Rp 56,742 | + 168% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (Rp 299,380) | Rp 77,300 | + 287% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in U.S. Virgin Islands is 45% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $40 (Rp 599,570) | Rp 624,572 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $60 (Rp 904,214) | Rp 443,680 | + 104% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $60 (Rp 898,140) | Rp 1,212,520 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $60 (Rp 898,140) | Rp 1,298,040 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | + 85% | |||
| Transportation in U.S. Virgin Islands is 85% 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 434,101,000) | Rp 535,705,000 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.22 (Rp 18,335) | Rp 12,273 | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $55 (Rp 823,295) | Rp 150,291 | + 448% | |
| Personal Care | + 316% | |||
| Personal Care in U.S. Virgin Islands is 316% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Rp 110,993) | Rp 36,367 | + 205% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (Rp 224,535) | Rp 60,467 | + 271% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $200 (Rp 2,993,800) | Rp 351,050 | + 753% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (Rp 97,630) | Rp 130,123 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.63 (Rp 69,372) | Rp 21,655 | + 220% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.04 (Rp 75,383) | Rp 34,558 | + 118% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $8 (Rp 119,602) | Rp 30,035 | + 298% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.81 (Rp 42,038) | Rp 15,580 | + 170% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (Rp 410,815) | Rp 88,350 | + 365% | |
| Entertainment | + 82% | |||
| Entertainment in U.S. Virgin Islands is 82% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $62 (Rp 931,751) | Rp 216,012 | + 331% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $16 (Rp 245,547) | Rp 104,481 | + 135% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $24 (Rp 359,256) | Rp 2,274,680 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $120 (Rp 1,796,280) | Rp 383,761 | + 368% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (Rp 183,662) | Rp 162,937 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.89 (Rp 88,212) | Rp 36,298 | + 143% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.73 (Rp 70,802) | Rp 40,791 | + 74% | |
| 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 | $50 (Rp 748,450) | Rp 496,553 | + 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (Rp 149,690) | Rp 35,528 | + 321% | |
| TOTAL | + 150% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 639 prices entered by 100 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands is 150% more expensive than in Indonesia
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