- Cost of Living
- United States
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 74% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 74% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (Rp 193,227) | Rp 62,992 | + 207% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (Rp 104,194) | Rp 48,824 | + 113% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.62 (Rp 64,270) | Rp 27,633 | + 133% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.91 (Rp 12,664) | Rp 19,745 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.25 (Rp 45,200) | Rp 26,280 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.03 (Rp 56,049) | Rp 13,533 | + 314% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (Rp 87,145) | Rp 61,924 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.40 (Rp 47,349) | Rp 34,630 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.67 (Rp 23,208) | Rp 16,451 | + 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.93 (Rp 40,783) | Rp 30,562 | + 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (Rp 204,441) | Rp 356,333 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.94 (Rp 26,995) | Rp 20,180 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.14 (Rp 29,798) | Rp 17,492 | + 70% | |
| Housing | + 172% | |||
| Housing in United States is 172% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,026 (Rp 28,216,228) | Rp 11,249,000 | + 151% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,561 (Rp 21,734,558) | Rp 7,688,170 | + 183% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $174 (Rp 2,428,228) | Rp 1,007,260 | + 141% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,565 (Rp 21,796,524) | Rp 7,616,400 | + 186% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,108 (Rp 15,423,748) | Rp 4,340,040 | + 255% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $120 (Rp 1,675,150) | Rp 715,437 | + 134% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (Rp 665,481) | Rp 295,307 | + 125% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $346 (Rp 4,823,843) | Rp 4,322,790 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (Rp 1,691,734) | Rp 1,656,990 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (Rp 154,485) | Rp 49,190 | + 214% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (Rp 314,122) | Rp 49,438 | + 535% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 43% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (Rp 656,429) | Rp 568,129 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $44 (Rp 619,182) | Rp 403,776 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (Rp 1,187,854) | Rp 1,024,120 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $118 (Rp 1,638,652) | Rp 990,501 | + 65% | |
| Transportation | + 76% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 76% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,043 (Rp 306,954,345) | Rp 435,412,000 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.72 (Rp 10,024) | Rp 8,748 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $87 (Rp 1,206,289) | Rp 308,812 | + 291% | |
| Personal Care | + 265% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 265% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Rp 100,694) | Rp 18,653 | + 440% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (Rp 249,787) | Rp 71,789 | + 248% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $110 (Rp 1,532,767) | Rp 313,840 | + 388% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (Rp 92,116) | Rp 35,874 | + 157% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.54 (Rp 49,331) | Rp 21,218 | + 132% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.10 (Rp 70,952) | Rp 29,309 | + 142% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.39 (Rp 47,185) | Rp 11,799 | + 300% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.84 (Rp 25,557) | Rp 12,339 | + 107% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (Rp 282,843) | Rp 90,506 | + 213% | |
| Entertainment | + 89% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 89% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (Rp 614,290) | Rp 218,454 | + 181% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (Rp 344,865) | Rp 97,137 | + 255% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $167 (Rp 2,329,987) | Rp 381,034 | + 511% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (Rp 1,092,743) | Rp 467,437 | + 134% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (Rp 159,214) | Rp 133,332 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.77 (Rp 66,481) | Rp 48,672 | + 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.71 (Rp 79,562) | Rp 59,591 | + 34% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (Rp 5,978,156) | Rp 7,986,280 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.28 (Rp 3,925) | Rp 1,629 | + 141% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (Rp 734,619) | Rp 573,489 | + 28% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (Rp 111,368) | Rp 23,010 | + 384% | |
| TOTAL | + 106% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 95,723 prices entered by 14,944 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 106% more expensive than in Indonesia
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