Cost of living in United States compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 124% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 124% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| United States | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (Rp 302,638) | Rp 46,670 | + 548% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (Rp 159,403) | Rp 60,147 | + 165% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.75 (Rp 89,147) | Rp 27,259 | + 227% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.09 (Rp 16,813) | Rp 22,140 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.93 (Rp 76,434) | Rp 29,420 | + 160% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.65 (Rp 72,047) | Rp 18,202 | + 296% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (Rp 107,949) | Rp 65,816 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.51 (Rp 69,889) | Rp 44,338 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.36 (Rp 36,498) | Rp 23,243 | + 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.26 (Rp 50,583) | Rp 35,532 | + 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (Rp 242,591) | Rp 357,873 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.91 (Rp 45,115) | Rp 21,944 | + 106% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.83 (Rp 43,814) | Rp 20,736 | + 111% | |
| Housing | + 200% | |||
| Housing in United States is 200% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| United States | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,962 (Rp 45,890,380) | Rp 20,539,400 | + 123% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,269 (Rp 35,157,861) | Rp 10,735,200 | + 228% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $224 (Rp 3,469,446) | Rp 1,054,360 | + 229% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,996 (Rp 30,931,134) | Rp 8,329,670 | + 271% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,511 (Rp 23,404,799) | Rp 4,676,900 | + 400% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $150 (Rp 2,327,218) | Rp 555,271 | + 319% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (Rp 986,012) | Rp 405,895 | + 143% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $294 (Rp 4,550,816) | Rp 4,110,400 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $141 (Rp 2,180,155) | Rp 1,797,940 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (Rp 216,719) | Rp 58,625 | + 270% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $32 (Rp 502,979) | Rp 87,033 | + 478% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 36% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| United States | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $56 (Rp 869,678) | Rp 746,172 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $48 (Rp 739,728) | Rp 494,843 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $95 (Rp 1,479,226) | Rp 1,256,500 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $126 (Rp 1,948,159) | Rp 1,345,870 | + 45% | |
| Transportation | + 135% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 135% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| United States | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,752 (Rp 429,965,414) | Rp 553,625,000 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.03 (Rp 15,917) | Rp 11,228 | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $83 (Rp 1,282,864) | Rp 197,899 | + 548% | |
| Personal Care | + 281% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 281% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| United States | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (Rp 135,712) | Rp 22,717 | + 497% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $24 (Rp 366,314) | Rp 48,531 | + 655% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $151 (Rp 2,345,562) | Rp 355,517 | + 560% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (Rp 137,047) | Rp 115,732 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.89 (Rp 75,726) | Rp 23,036 | + 229% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (Rp 106,916) | Rp 32,995 | + 224% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.89 (Rp 75,788) | Rp 49,135 | + 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.20 (Rp 34,100) | Rp 17,984 | + 90% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (Rp 444,500) | Rp 87,591 | + 407% | |
| Entertainment | + 100% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 100% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| United States | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $57 (Rp 879,455) | Rp 194,090 | + 353% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $29 (Rp 448,609) | Rp 120,586 | + 272% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $234 (Rp 3,621,621) | Rp 3,533,850 | + 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $92 (Rp 1,423,036) | Rp 419,806 | + 239% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (Rp 219,401) | Rp 119,009 | + 84% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.40 (Rp 83,618) | Rp 37,625 | + 122% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (Rp 101,785) | Rp 44,445 | + 129% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $558 (Rp 8,644,781) | Rp 11,422,800 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (Rp 3,061) | Rp 2,007 | + 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $61 (Rp 939,057) | Rp 460,261 | + 104% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (Rp 161,442) | Rp 37,374 | + 332% | |
| TOTAL | + 146% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 22,473 prices entered by 2,848 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 146% more expensive than in Indonesia
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