- Cost of Living
- United States
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 84% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 84% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (Rp 212,905) | Rp 69,234 | + 208% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (Rp 115,230) | Rp 50,921 | + 126% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.57 (Rp 69,553) | Rp 30,959 | + 125% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 (Rp 13,633) | Rp 19,296 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.19 (Rp 48,551) | Rp 25,000 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.00 (Rp 60,885) | Rp 16,887 | + 261% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (Rp 95,435) | Rp 65,280 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.36 (Rp 51,142) | Rp 37,288 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.61 (Rp 24,416) | Rp 18,975 | + 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.23 (Rp 49,104) | Rp 33,069 | + 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (Rp 223,391) | Rp 364,465 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (Rp 29,322) | Rp 19,482 | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (Rp 32,380) | Rp 16,458 | + 97% | |
| Housing | + 161% | |||
| Housing in United States is 161% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,034 (Rp 30,929,174) | Rp 13,678,100 | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,561 (Rp 23,738,055) | Rp 9,919,760 | + 139% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (Rp 2,694,852) | Rp 955,222 | + 182% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,572 (Rp 23,901,400) | Rp 8,717,600 | + 174% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,115 (Rp 16,961,229) | Rp 5,278,390 | + 221% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $122 (Rp 1,862,372) | Rp 644,871 | + 189% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (Rp 728,288) | Rp 289,380 | + 152% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $335 (Rp 5,101,616) | Rp 4,952,020 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $119 (Rp 1,817,460) | Rp 1,809,490 | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (Rp 165,848) | Rp 58,617 | + 183% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (Rp 343,597) | Rp 53,383 | + 544% | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 58% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (Rp 719,628) | Rp 615,784 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (Rp 680,753) | Rp 396,645 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (Rp 1,294,532) | Rp 985,154 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $115 (Rp 1,745,020) | Rp 862,571 | + 102% | |
| Transportation | + 76% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 76% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,280 (Rp 338,859,562) | Rp 463,845,000 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.76 (Rp 11,542) | Rp 8,859 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (Rp 1,294,172) | Rp 375,503 | + 245% | |
| Personal Care | + 262% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 262% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Rp 107,927) | Rp 24,557 | + 340% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (Rp 286,907) | Rp 80,004 | + 259% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $114 (Rp 1,736,335) | Rp 343,185 | + 406% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (Rp 103,311) | Rp 47,173 | + 119% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.50 (Rp 53,212) | Rp 23,246 | + 129% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.07 (Rp 77,072) | Rp 32,844 | + 135% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.43 (Rp 52,126) | Rp 13,855 | + 276% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 (Rp 28,204) | Rp 13,932 | + 102% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (Rp 313,389) | Rp 96,716 | + 224% | |
| Entertainment | + 110% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 110% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (Rp 676,832) | Rp 216,258 | + 213% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (Rp 376,824) | Rp 99,246 | + 280% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $172 (Rp 2,612,708) | Rp 375,594 | + 596% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (Rp 1,195,984) | Rp 504,451 | + 137% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (Rp 174,199) | Rp 135,522 | + 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.84 (Rp 73,546) | Rp 46,563 | + 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.84 (Rp 88,755) | Rp 57,328 | + 55% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (Rp 6,525,254) | Rp 8,101,290 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.32 (Rp 4,905) | Rp 1,508 | + 225% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (Rp 806,606) | Rp 572,039 | + 41% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (Rp 120,261) | Rp 24,366 | + 394% | |
| TOTAL | + 110% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 95,536 prices entered by 14,315 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 110% more expensive than in Indonesia
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