- Cost of Living
- United States
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 83% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 83% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (Rp 204,234) | Rp 69,598 | + 193% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (Rp 110,317) | Rp 49,609 | + 122% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.62 (Rp 67,704) | Rp 28,038 | + 141% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 (Rp 13,152) | Rp 19,278 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.23 (Rp 47,265) | Rp 26,124 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.00 (Rp 58,505) | Rp 13,349 | + 338% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (Rp 92,267) | Rp 59,175 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.38 (Rp 49,504) | Rp 34,945 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.63 (Rp 23,933) | Rp 16,132 | + 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.07 (Rp 44,901) | Rp 32,071 | + 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (Rp 215,996) | Rp 345,007 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (Rp 28,258) | Rp 19,175 | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (Rp 31,211) | Rp 16,880 | + 85% | |
| Housing | + 167% | |||
| Housing in United States is 167% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,031 (Rp 29,733,953) | Rp 12,231,100 | + 143% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,573 (Rp 23,034,012) | Rp 9,318,540 | + 147% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (Rp 2,585,254) | Rp 997,653 | + 159% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,584 (Rp 23,188,759) | Rp 8,407,480 | + 176% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,119 (Rp 16,381,798) | Rp 4,987,280 | + 228% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $123 (Rp 1,800,627) | Rp 669,432 | + 169% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (Rp 707,122) | Rp 292,258 | + 142% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $337 (Rp 4,931,712) | Rp 4,627,430 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $122 (Rp 1,782,078) | Rp 1,733,390 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (Rp 161,799) | Rp 50,567 | + 220% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (Rp 331,341) | Rp 50,809 | + 552% | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 58% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 (Rp 697,307) | Rp 566,455 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (Rp 653,489) | Rp 377,488 | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (Rp 1,250,459) | Rp 1,000,120 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $116 (Rp 1,695,467) | Rp 920,387 | + 84% | |
| Transportation | + 88% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 88% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,040 (Rp 322,664,152) | Rp 435,781,000 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.74 (Rp 10,885) | Rp 8,767 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (Rp 1,247,754) | Rp 306,719 | + 307% | |
| Personal Care | + 274% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 274% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Rp 103,743) | Rp 18,285 | + 467% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (Rp 269,135) | Rp 73,114 | + 268% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $112 (Rp 1,632,660) | Rp 334,309 | + 388% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (Rp 99,163) | Rp 35,210 | + 182% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.52 (Rp 51,570) | Rp 21,529 | + 140% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.06 (Rp 74,111) | Rp 32,799 | + 126% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.44 (Rp 50,400) | Rp 11,978 | + 321% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 (Rp 27,059) | Rp 12,834 | + 111% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (Rp 303,177) | Rp 85,219 | + 256% | |
| Entertainment | + 102% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 102% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (Rp 647,378) | Rp 209,300 | + 209% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (Rp 363,472) | Rp 99,268 | + 266% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $167 (Rp 2,440,229) | Rp 384,783 | + 534% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (Rp 1,160,183) | Rp 490,883 | + 136% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (Rp 168,242) | Rp 124,711 | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.84 (Rp 70,900) | Rp 47,777 | + 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.83 (Rp 85,403) | Rp 57,824 | + 48% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (Rp 6,284,569) | Rp 8,197,890 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.29 (Rp 4,286) | Rp 1,536 | + 179% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (Rp 783,522) | Rp 581,167 | + 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (Rp 115,355) | Rp 23,134 | + 399% | |
| TOTAL | + 114% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
14640.200
IDR
/
USD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 97,098 prices entered by 14,865 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 114% more expensive than in Indonesia
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