Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 199% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in U.S. Virgin Islands is 199% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $24 (Rp 358,340) | Rp 61,205 | + 485% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (Rp 124,104) | Rp 48,353 | + 157% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $12 (Rp 175,658) | Rp 29,046 | + 505% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.33 (Rp 34,144) | Rp 21,836 | + 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.99 (Rp 58,472) | Rp 22,834 | + 156% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.06 (Rp 59,420) | Rp 14,630 | + 306% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $16 (Rp 234,211) | Rp 66,405 | + 253% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $6.00 (Rp 87,829) | Rp 43,134 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.00 (Rp 58,553) | Rp 18,263 | + 221% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.02 (Rp 44,141) | Rp 34,771 | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (Rp 175,658) | Rp 406,659 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $5.00 (Rp 73,191) | Rp 17,291 | + 323% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $4.50 (Rp 65,855) | Rp 16,247 | + 305% | |
| Housing | + 283% | |||
| Housing in U.S. Virgin Islands is 283% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,500 (Rp 36,595,500) | Rp 13,044,000 | + 181% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,661 (Rp 24,313,904) | Rp 6,448,100 | + 277% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $352 (Rp 5,148,299) | Rp 801,210 | + 543% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,522 (Rp 22,272,460) | Rp 6,665,800 | + 234% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,103 (Rp 16,139,787) | Rp 3,107,490 | + 419% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $235 (Rp 3,435,425) | Rp 505,106 | + 580% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $98 (Rp 1,432,632) | Rp 237,062 | + 504% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $280 (Rp 4,098,696) | Rp 3,563,720 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $90 (Rp 1,318,230) | Rp 1,234,820 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (Rp 148,774) | Rp 57,323 | + 160% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (Rp 292,764) | Rp 95,242 | + 207% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in U.S. Virgin Islands is 36% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $40 (Rp 586,320) | Rp 648,513 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $60 (Rp 884,232) | Rp 480,172 | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $60 (Rp 878,292) | Rp 1,195,760 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $60 (Rp 878,292) | Rp 1,102,700 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | + 157% | |||
| Transportation in U.S. Virgin Islands is 157% 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 424,507,800) | Rp 417,700,000 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.74 (Rp 10,855) | Rp 9,337 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $133 (Rp 1,949,603) | Rp 419,026 | + 365% | |
| Personal Care | + 301% | |||
| Personal Care in U.S. Virgin Islands is 301% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Rp 108,540) | Rp 19,709 | + 451% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (Rp 219,573) | Rp 89,583 | + 145% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $200 (Rp 2,927,640) | Rp 204,790 | + 1330% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (Rp 95,472) | Rp 108,192 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.63 (Rp 67,839) | Rp 22,334 | + 204% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.04 (Rp 73,717) | Rp 30,094 | + 145% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.00 (Rp 43,915) | Rp 22,886 | + 92% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.81 (Rp 41,109) | Rp 11,284 | + 264% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (Rp 401,737) | Rp 119,565 | + 236% | |
| Entertainment | + 102% | |||
| Entertainment in U.S. Virgin Islands is 102% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $67 (Rp 987,205) | Rp 261,585 | + 277% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $16 (Rp 240,121) | Rp 99,216 | + 142% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $24 (Rp 351,317) | Rp 251,127 | + 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $120 (Rp 1,756,584) | Rp 573,242 | + 206% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (Rp 179,603) | Rp 159,890 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.89 (Rp 86,262) | Rp 39,869 | + 116% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.73 (Rp 69,238) | Rp 65,361 | + 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 10,724,300 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 2,093 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $99 (Rp 1,449,274) | Rp 509,555 | + 184% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.83 (Rp 55,997) | Rp 32,683 | + 71% | |
| TOTAL | + 183% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 490 prices entered by 57 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
14638.200
IDR
/
USD
Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands is 183% more expensive than in Indonesia
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