Cost of living in United States compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 156% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 156% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| United States | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $22 (Rp 350,344) | Rp 67,167 | + 422% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (Rp 196,078) | Rp 61,090 | + 221% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.93 (Rp 96,584) | Rp 32,593 | + 196% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.09 (Rp 17,733) | Rp 25,633 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.62 (Rp 91,487) | Rp 31,337 | + 192% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.83 (Rp 78,664) | Rp 12,592 | + 525% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (Rp 126,869) | Rp 72,901 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.23 (Rp 68,926) | Rp 45,403 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.30 (Rp 37,422) | Rp 22,376 | + 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.70 (Rp 60,194) | Rp 32,966 | + 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (Rp 295,549) | Rp 344,694 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.94 (Rp 47,843) | Rp 18,943 | + 153% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.01 (Rp 48,979) | Rp 15,178 | + 223% | |
| Housing | + 214% | |||
| Housing in United States is 214% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| United States | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,070 (Rp 49,973,204) | Rp 20,348,700 | + 146% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,361 (Rp 38,435,004) | Rp 11,729,200 | + 228% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $237 (Rp 3,859,844) | Rp 1,724,710 | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,222 (Rp 36,170,827) | Rp 7,387,200 | + 390% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,628 (Rp 26,499,933) | Rp 4,597,950 | + 476% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $168 (Rp 2,735,293) | Rp 1,423,880 | + 92% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $62 (Rp 1,005,276) | Rp 378,883 | + 165% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $251 (Rp 4,090,055) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $150 (Rp 2,445,600) | Rp 1,931,010 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (Rp 244,164) | Rp 91,402 | + 167% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $34 (Rp 546,079) | Rp 83,441 | + 554% | |
| Clothes | + 56% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 56% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| United States | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $58 (Rp 949,261) | Rp 651,126 | + 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $49 (Rp 803,224) | Rp 458,661 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $106 (Rp 1,722,265) | Rp 1,449,070 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $141 (Rp 2,298,003) | Rp 1,296,520 | + 77% | |
| Transportation | + 80% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 80% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| United States | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $30,916 (Rp 503,259,595) | Rp 504,781,000 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.93 (Rp 15,180) | Rp 12,092 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (Rp 1,389,191) | Rp 535,183 | + 160% | |
| Personal Care | + 368% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 368% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| United States | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (Rp 154,971) | Rp 22,456 | + 590% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $24 (Rp 398,732) | Rp 96,147 | + 315% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $167 (Rp 2,720,333) | Rp 264,826 | + 927% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $10 (Rp 157,600) | Rp 66,604 | + 137% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.29 (Rp 86,120) | Rp 26,592 | + 224% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (Rp 116,441) | Rp 33,023 | + 253% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.05 (Rp 82,159) | Rp 27,953 | + 194% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.37 (Rp 38,556) | Rp 21,349 | + 81% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $31 (Rp 509,162) | Rp 84,361 | + 504% | |
| Entertainment | + 210% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 210% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| United States | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $61 (Rp 999,178) | Rp 261,890 | + 282% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $31 (Rp 498,405) | Rp 96,262 | + 418% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $234 (Rp 3,816,462) | Rp 496,791 | + 668% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $104 (Rp 1,688,813) | Rp 397,663 | + 325% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (Rp 245,473) | Rp 149,637 | + 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6 (Rp 98,073) | Rp 38,785 | + 153% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (Rp 123,882) | Rp 50,891 | + 143% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $464 (Rp 7,551,922) | Rp 6,922,760 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.52 (Rp 8,425) | Rp 2,388 | + 253% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $70 (Rp 1,147,320) | Rp 433,566 | + 165% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (Rp 183,566) | Rp 46,882 | + 292% | |
| TOTAL | + 157% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 13, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 157% more expensive than in Indonesia
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