- Cost of Living
- U.S. Virgin Islands
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 328% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in U.S. Virgin Islands is 328% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (Rp 291,079) | Rp 64,060 | + 354% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $12 (Rp 179,215) | Rp 50,221 | + 257% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $13 (Rp 194,717) | Rp 31,397 | + 520% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $5.56 (Rp 81,238) | Rp 18,967 | + 328% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $8 (Rp 115,343) | Rp 22,704 | + 408% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $9 (Rp 130,690) | Rp 15,321 | + 753% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $13 (Rp 195,618) | Rp 67,443 | + 190% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $9 (Rp 131,614) | Rp 37,831 | + 248% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $8 (Rp 116,840) | Rp 18,389 | + 535% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $9 (Rp 138,667) | Rp 32,050 | + 333% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (Rp 254,203) | Rp 363,342 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $5.76 (Rp 84,173) | Rp 19,021 | + 343% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $5.78 (Rp 84,406) | Rp 15,904 | + 431% | |
| Housing | + 109% | |||
| Housing in U.S. Virgin Islands is 109% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,614 (Rp 23,573,054) | Rp 11,979,100 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $855 (Rp 12,492,562) | Rp 8,842,230 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $238 (Rp 3,468,688) | Rp 899,203 | + 286% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $776 (Rp 11,338,811) | Rp 8,255,600 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $600 (Rp 8,763,000) | Rp 4,645,870 | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $100 (Rp 1,460,500) | Rp 630,805 | + 132% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $60 (Rp 876,300) | Rp 244,903 | + 258% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $475 (Rp 6,937,375) | Rp 4,604,060 | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,766,010 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (Rp 182,489) | Rp 60,823 | + 200% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (Rp 219,075) | Rp 59,495 | + 268% | |
| Clothes | + 71% | |||
| Clothes in U.S. Virgin Islands is 71% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | Rp 612,994 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $73 (Rp 1,058,863) | Rp 416,812 | + 154% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 (Rp 1,460,500) | Rp 974,726 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Rp 821,580 | - | |
| Transportation | + 290% | |||
| Transportation in U.S. Virgin Islands is 290% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 470,268,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.86 (Rp 12,609) | Rp 8,713 | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $200 (Rp 2,921,000) | Rp 376,741 | + 675% | |
| Personal Care | + 273% | |||
| Personal Care in U.S. Virgin Islands is 273% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $15 (Rp 219,075) | Rp 25,888 | + 746% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (Rp 219,075) | Rp 86,121 | + 154% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $95 (Rp 1,387,475) | Rp 362,813 | + 282% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (Rp 116,840) | Rp 45,322 | + 158% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $8 (Rp 109,538) | Rp 23,501 | + 366% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.00 (Rp 58,420) | Rp 33,880 | + 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.00 (Rp 58,420) | Rp 15,234 | + 283% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $3.00 (Rp 43,815) | Rp 13,078 | + 235% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (Rp 292,100) | Rp 92,813 | + 215% | |
| Entertainment | + 102% | |||
| Entertainment in U.S. Virgin Islands is 102% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $80 (Rp 1,168,400) | Rp 207,987 | + 462% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $18 (Rp 256,062) | Rp 98,924 | + 159% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $24 (Rp 350,520) | Rp 390,835 | - 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $110 (Rp 1,606,550) | Rp 480,517 | + 234% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $6.00 (Rp 87,630) | Rp 125,911 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (Rp 73,025) | Rp 46,550 | + 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.00 (Rp 43,815) | Rp 57,305 | - 24% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Rp 8,006,060 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,764 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $70 (Rp 1,022,350) | Rp 536,205 | + 91% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $3.00 (Rp 43,815) | Rp 24,432 | + 79% | |
| TOTAL | + 204% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,798 prices entered by 334 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands is 204% more expensive than in Indonesia
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