Cost of living in United States compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 76% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 76% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (Rp 215,778) | Rp 48,924 | + 341% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (Rp 117,857) | Rp 55,115 | + 114% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.25 (Rp 61,002) | Rp 32,165 | + 90% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (Rp 12,700) | Rp 20,580 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.94 (Rp 42,174) | Rp 25,337 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.12 (Rp 59,140) | Rp 17,064 | + 247% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (Rp 91,647) | Rp 61,721 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.29 (Rp 47,234) | Rp 37,576 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.68 (Rp 24,089) | Rp 19,651 | + 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.29 (Rp 47,253) | Rp 33,333 | + 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (Rp 203,515) | Rp 374,037 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.99 (Rp 28,609) | Rp 18,761 | + 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.06 (Rp 29,566) | Rp 18,326 | + 61% | |
| Housing | + 120% | |||
| Housing in United States is 120% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,211 (Rp 31,770,047) | Rp 19,045,400 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,555 (Rp 22,337,126) | Rp 10,096,300 | + 121% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $178 (Rp 2,555,222) | Rp 1,245,580 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,544 (Rp 22,188,556) | Rp 7,203,760 | + 208% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,121 (Rp 16,113,842) | Rp 4,313,490 | + 274% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $113 (Rp 1,620,091) | Rp 979,539 | + 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $50 (Rp 716,127) | Rp 329,516 | + 117% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $270 (Rp 3,886,593) | Rp 4,258,580 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $128 (Rp 1,839,958) | Rp 2,125,490 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (Rp 151,912) | Rp 66,640 | + 128% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (Rp 311,192) | Rp 68,439 | + 355% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 31% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (Rp 670,839) | Rp 680,041 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (Rp 620,909) | Rp 424,371 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (Rp 1,255,009) | Rp 1,071,420 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $108 (Rp 1,558,393) | Rp 1,116,540 | + 40% | |
| Transportation | + 73% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 73% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,606 (Rp 339,187,122) | Rp 492,652,000 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.64 (Rp 9,194) | Rp 8,926 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $74 (Rp 1,069,136) | Rp 228,023 | + 369% | |
| Personal Care | + 206% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 206% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Rp 102,211) | Rp 23,270 | + 339% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (Rp 236,218) | Rp 59,151 | + 299% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $112 (Rp 1,603,438) | Rp 256,292 | + 526% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (Rp 94,411) | Rp 80,956 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.46 (Rp 49,775) | Rp 22,650 | + 120% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.96 (Rp 71,243) | Rp 44,295 | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.66 (Rp 52,631) | Rp 22,030 | + 139% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.81 (Rp 25,989) | Rp 12,336 | + 111% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (Rp 311,404) | Rp 89,053 | + 250% | |
| Entertainment | + 118% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 118% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (Rp 660,546) | Rp 176,169 | + 275% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (Rp 364,116) | Rp 105,763 | + 244% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $206 (Rp 2,967,081) | Rp 650,328 | + 356% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $80 (Rp 1,150,035) | Rp 361,319 | + 218% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (Rp 176,888) | Rp 133,391 | + 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.06 (Rp 72,728) | Rp 36,857 | + 97% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.84 (Rp 83,939) | Rp 48,318 | + 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $421 (Rp 6,043,535) | Rp 8,519,630 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.51 (Rp 7,340) | Rp 1,787 | + 311% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $49 (Rp 699,931) | Rp 604,695 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (Rp 118,357) | Rp 28,321 | + 318% | |
| TOTAL | + 98% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 98% more expensive than in Indonesia
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