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Cost of living in United States compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 72% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (Rp 199,853) | Rp 70,124 | + 185% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (Rp 108,905) | Rp 49,172 | + 121% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.42 (Rp 62,802) | Rp 30,274 | + 107% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (Rp 12,444) | Rp 19,307 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.20 (Rp 45,419) | Rp 22,930 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.97 (Rp 56,393) | Rp 15,178 | + 272% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (Rp 89,221) | Rp 70,887 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.35 (Rp 47,666) | Rp 40,336 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.59 (Rp 22,613) | Rp 20,381 | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.62 (Rp 51,491) | Rp 30,745 | + 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (Rp 209,175) | Rp 452,082 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.92 (Rp 27,258) | Rp 18,211 | + 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.16 (Rp 30,718) | Rp 14,580 | + 111% | |
| Housing | + 123% | |||
| Housing in United States is 123% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,052 (Rp 29,167,474) | Rp 15,795,900 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,545 (Rp 21,958,337) | Rp 9,455,050 | + 132% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $178 (Rp 2,526,432) | Rp 980,482 | + 158% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,518 (Rp 21,572,826) | Rp 10,736,500 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,092 (Rp 15,526,760) | Rp 5,804,040 | + 168% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $117 (Rp 1,664,662) | Rp 678,231 | + 145% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (Rp 683,565) | Rp 247,500 | + 176% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $322 (Rp 4,574,813) | Rp 4,430,410 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (Rp 1,716,760) | Rp 1,785,720 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (Rp 150,227) | Rp 65,312 | + 130% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (Rp 311,825) | Rp 64,195 | + 386% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 35% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (Rp 673,320) | Rp 654,245 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $44 (Rp 624,343) | Rp 417,631 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (Rp 1,222,773) | Rp 1,001,180 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $113 (Rp 1,606,935) | Rp 1,213,590 | + 32% | |
| Transportation | + 57% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 57% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,238 (Rp 316,117,435) | Rp 468,508,000 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.78 (Rp 11,080) | Rp 9,169 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (Rp 1,201,681) | Rp 422,608 | + 184% | |
| Personal Care | + 194% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 194% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Rp 97,700) | Rp 30,248 | + 223% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (Rp 256,510) | Rp 91,743 | + 180% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (Rp 1,573,217) | Rp 380,728 | + 313% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (Rp 97,328) | Rp 43,144 | + 126% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.43 (Rp 48,689) | Rp 23,172 | + 110% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.03 (Rp 71,517) | Rp 37,910 | + 89% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.45 (Rp 49,105) | Rp 15,996 | + 207% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.82 (Rp 25,940) | Rp 16,219 | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (Rp 289,449) | Rp 78,492 | + 269% | |
| Entertainment | + 67% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 67% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (Rp 641,340) | Rp 218,476 | + 194% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (Rp 351,287) | Rp 98,897 | + 255% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $170 (Rp 2,418,242) | Rp 945,900 | + 156% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (Rp 1,107,573) | Rp 539,680 | + 105% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (Rp 163,470) | Rp 115,157 | + 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.92 (Rp 69,939) | Rp 47,671 | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.91 (Rp 84,055) | Rp 60,307 | + 39% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $419 (Rp 5,961,544) | Rp 7,786,100 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.26 (Rp 3,645) | Rp 1,651 | + 121% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (Rp 711,641) | Rp 798,964 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (Rp 111,717) | Rp 25,008 | + 347% | |
| TOTAL | + 83% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 83% more expensive than in Indonesia
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