Cost of living in United States compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 99% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 99% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| United States | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (Rp 254,462) | Rp 61,205 | + 316% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (Rp 133,487) | Rp 48,353 | + 176% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.08 (Rp 74,255) | Rp 29,046 | + 156% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.99 (Rp 14,527) | Rp 21,836 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.32 (Rp 48,590) | Rp 22,834 | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.42 (Rp 64,705) | Rp 14,630 | + 342% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (Rp 100,445) | Rp 66,405 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.92 (Rp 57,349) | Rp 43,134 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.92 (Rp 28,122) | Rp 18,263 | + 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.37 (Rp 49,268) | Rp 34,771 | + 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (Rp 228,162) | Rp 406,659 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.26 (Rp 33,069) | Rp 17,291 | + 91% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.48 (Rp 36,249) | Rp 16,247 | + 123% | |
| Housing | + 253% | |||
| Housing in United States is 253% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| United States | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,511 (Rp 36,719,365) | Rp 13,044,000 | + 182% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,968 (Rp 28,781,083) | Rp 6,448,100 | + 346% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $202 (Rp 2,949,247) | Rp 801,210 | + 268% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,765 (Rp 25,815,031) | Rp 6,665,800 | + 287% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,341 (Rp 19,613,527) | Rp 3,107,490 | + 531% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $137 (Rp 2,010,026) | Rp 505,106 | + 298% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $56 (Rp 824,928) | Rp 237,062 | + 248% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $301 (Rp 4,400,169) | Rp 3,563,720 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $134 (Rp 1,956,380) | Rp 1,234,820 | + 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (Rp 177,997) | Rp 57,323 | + 211% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (Rp 393,338) | Rp 95,242 | + 313% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 32% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| United States | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $51 (Rp 745,612) | Rp 648,513 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $46 (Rp 667,496) | Rp 480,172 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $92 (Rp 1,345,915) | Rp 1,195,760 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $119 (Rp 1,733,736) | Rp 1,102,700 | + 57% | |
| Transportation | + 74% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 74% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| United States | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,479 (Rp 372,644,577) | Rp 417,700,000 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.07 (Rp 15,633) | Rp 9,337 | + 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $78 (Rp 1,139,378) | Rp 419,026 | + 172% | |
| Personal Care | + 249% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 249% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| United States | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Rp 107,798) | Rp 19,709 | + 447% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (Rp 278,888) | Rp 89,583 | + 211% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $123 (Rp 1,798,074) | Rp 204,790 | + 778% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (Rp 108,788) | Rp 108,192 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.14 (Rp 60,479) | Rp 22,334 | + 171% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.48 (Rp 80,173) | Rp 30,094 | + 166% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.17 (Rp 60,935) | Rp 22,886 | + 166% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.05 (Rp 29,972) | Rp 11,284 | + 166% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $26 (Rp 373,399) | Rp 119,565 | + 212% | |
| Entertainment | + 64% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 64% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| United States | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $49 (Rp 709,746) | Rp 261,585 | + 171% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $27 (Rp 389,003) | Rp 99,216 | + 292% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $195 (Rp 2,851,665) | Rp 251,127 | + 1036% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $83 (Rp 1,219,985) | Rp 573,242 | + 113% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (Rp 187,157) | Rp 159,890 | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.19 (Rp 75,928) | Rp 39,869 | + 90% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (Rp 92,083) | Rp 65,361 | + 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $490 (Rp 7,161,040) | Rp 10,724,300 | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 (Rp 2,452) | Rp 2,093 | + 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $52 (Rp 766,540) | Rp 509,555 | + 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (Rp 133,177) | Rp 32,683 | + 307% | |
| TOTAL | + 123% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 16,572 prices entered by 2,652 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 123% more expensive than in Indonesia
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