Cost of living in United States compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 70% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 70% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (Rp 202,017) | Rp 62,389 | + 224% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (Rp 109,502) | Rp 50,984 | + 115% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.32 (Rp 60,328) | Rp 29,325 | + 106% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (Rp 12,217) | Rp 18,889 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.00 (Rp 41,922) | Rp 26,350 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.08 (Rp 57,005) | Rp 15,739 | + 262% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (Rp 87,253) | Rp 69,458 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.39 (Rp 47,295) | Rp 39,153 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.74 (Rp 24,232) | Rp 19,538 | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.21 (Rp 44,747) | Rp 30,210 | + 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (Rp 203,841) | Rp 433,415 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.92 (Rp 26,744) | Rp 15,764 | + 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.07 (Rp 28,942) | Rp 14,528 | + 99% | |
| Housing | + 179% | |||
| Housing in United States is 179% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,231 (Rp 31,142,114) | Rp 13,652,300 | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,605 (Rp 22,404,579) | Rp 7,261,930 | + 209% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $179 (Rp 2,492,153) | Rp 1,073,920 | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,614 (Rp 22,528,522) | Rp 6,550,380 | + 244% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,141 (Rp 15,920,622) | Rp 3,577,050 | + 345% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $117 (Rp 1,633,711) | Rp 660,848 | + 147% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $48 (Rp 667,746) | Rp 281,571 | + 137% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $300 (Rp 4,192,568) | Rp 3,961,170 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (Rp 1,691,928) | Rp 1,567,420 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (Rp 152,595) | Rp 52,955 | + 188% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (Rp 312,656) | Rp 55,185 | + 467% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 17% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $49 (Rp 679,835) | Rp 658,752 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 (Rp 614,366) | Rp 531,171 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (Rp 1,213,252) | Rp 1,095,930 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $114 (Rp 1,587,219) | Rp 911,737 | + 74% | |
| Transportation | + 63% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 63% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,993 (Rp 320,927,589) | Rp 432,423,000 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.77 (Rp 10,793) | Rp 9,131 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $79 (Rp 1,108,438) | Rp 360,956 | + 207% | |
| Personal Care | + 191% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 191% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Rp 100,848) | Rp 32,065 | + 215% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (Rp 279,559) | Rp 138,988 | + 101% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $110 (Rp 1,533,650) | Rp 257,547 | + 495% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (Rp 91,631) | Rp 41,237 | + 122% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.51 (Rp 48,955) | Rp 24,297 | + 101% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.02 (Rp 70,106) | Rp 30,182 | + 132% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.54 (Rp 49,475) | Rp 19,131 | + 159% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 (Rp 25,767) | Rp 14,080 | + 83% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (Rp 304,840) | Rp 66,998 | + 355% | |
| Entertainment | + 95% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 95% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (Rp 629,672) | Rp 184,609 | + 241% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (Rp 343,763) | Rp 105,675 | + 225% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $221 (Rp 3,085,766) | Rp 359,301 | + 759% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (Rp 1,052,955) | Rp 433,102 | + 143% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (Rp 164,105) | Rp 128,455 | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.81 (Rp 67,124) | Rp 46,128 | + 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.82 (Rp 81,244) | Rp 51,877 | + 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $405 (Rp 5,658,719) | Rp 6,699,010 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.19 (Rp 2,615) | Rp 1,406 | + 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (Rp 747,621) | Rp 588,150 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (Rp 112,731) | Rp 22,910 | + 392% | |
| TOTAL | + 101% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 101% more expensive than in Indonesia
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