Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 124% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in U.S. Virgin Islands is 124% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (Rp 240,639) | Rp 48,150 | + 400% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (Rp 122,764) | Rp 54,894 | + 124% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.50 (Rp 78,028) | Rp 30,099 | + 159% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $3.04 (Rp 43,126) | Rp 20,570 | + 110% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.50 (Rp 49,728) | Rp 25,479 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.65 (Rp 66,073) | Rp 16,222 | + 307% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $12 (Rp 174,741) | Rp 59,701 | + 193% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.92 (Rp 84,117) | Rp 37,956 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.41 (Rp 34,188) | Rp 19,374 | + 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.46 (Rp 49,147) | Rp 34,923 | + 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (Rp 252,860) | Rp 356,233 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.91 (Rp 55,578) | Rp 19,537 | + 184% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.11 (Rp 44,170) | Rp 19,724 | + 124% | |
| Housing | + 160% | |||
| Housing in U.S. Virgin Islands is 160% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,362 (Rp 33,533,023) | Rp 17,274,900 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,695 (Rp 24,064,612) | Rp 10,375,400 | + 132% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $314 (Rp 4,455,106) | Rp 1,245,580 | + 258% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,534 (Rp 21,781,493) | Rp 6,604,130 | + 230% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,052 (Rp 14,930,007) | Rp 3,901,590 | + 283% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $201 (Rp 2,852,706) | Rp 813,523 | + 251% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $72 (Rp 1,029,194) | Rp 354,270 | + 191% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $280 (Rp 3,975,580) | Rp 4,471,440 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $90 (Rp 1,278,633) | Rp 2,299,770 | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (Rp 144,305) | Rp 60,481 | + 139% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (Rp 283,970) | Rp 67,068 | + 323% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in U.S. Virgin Islands is 42% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $40 (Rp 568,708) | Rp 655,630 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $60 (Rp 857,672) | Rp 423,397 | + 103% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $60 (Rp 851,910) | Rp 1,205,370 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $60 (Rp 851,910) | Rp 1,178,320 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | + 170% | |||
| Transportation in U.S. Virgin Islands is 170% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,000 (Rp 411,756,500) | Rp 479,902,000 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.74 (Rp 10,529) | Rp 8,988 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $133 (Rp 1,891,041) | Rp 237,123 | + 697% | |
| Personal Care | + 323% | |||
| Personal Care in U.S. Virgin Islands is 323% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Rp 105,280) | Rp 23,300 | + 352% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (Rp 212,978) | Rp 87,183 | + 144% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $200 (Rp 2,839,700) | Rp 254,843 | + 1014% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (Rp 92,604) | Rp 49,080 | + 89% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.63 (Rp 65,802) | Rp 19,454 | + 238% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.04 (Rp 71,503) | Rp 36,205 | + 97% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.00 (Rp 42,596) | Rp 18,007 | + 137% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.81 (Rp 39,874) | Rp 11,130 | + 258% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (Rp 389,669) | Rp 86,706 | + 349% | |
| Entertainment | + 106% | |||
| Entertainment in U.S. Virgin Islands is 106% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $65 (Rp 916,838) | Rp 166,095 | + 452% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $16 (Rp 232,908) | Rp 104,958 | + 122% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $24 (Rp 340,764) | Rp 520,784 | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $100 (Rp 1,415,528) | Rp 388,033 | + 265% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (Rp 174,208) | Rp 111,803 | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.89 (Rp 83,671) | Rp 35,619 | + 135% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.73 (Rp 67,158) | Rp 47,498 | + 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 9,239,130 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,799 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $99 (Rp 1,405,741) | Rp 579,157 | + 143% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.83 (Rp 54,315) | Rp 28,660 | + 90% | |
| TOTAL | + 144% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,037 prices entered by 104 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands is 144% more expensive than in Indonesia
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