- Cost of Living
- United States
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 82% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 82% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (Rp 205,637) | Rp 64,060 | + 221% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (Rp 111,065) | Rp 50,221 | + 121% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.53 (Rp 66,217) | Rp 31,397 | + 111% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (Rp 13,024) | Rp 18,967 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.17 (Rp 46,348) | Rp 22,704 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.02 (Rp 58,639) | Rp 15,321 | + 283% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (Rp 91,939) | Rp 67,443 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.34 (Rp 48,747) | Rp 37,831 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.60 (Rp 23,326) | Rp 18,389 | + 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.44 (Rp 50,285) | Rp 32,050 | + 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (Rp 216,303) | Rp 363,342 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.91 (Rp 27,934) | Rp 19,021 | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.14 (Rp 31,241) | Rp 15,904 | + 96% | |
| Housing | + 176% | |||
| Housing in United States is 176% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,044 (Rp 29,847,800) | Rp 11,979,100 | + 149% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,578 (Rp 23,049,757) | Rp 8,842,230 | + 161% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (Rp 2,584,632) | Rp 899,203 | + 187% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,584 (Rp 23,136,365) | Rp 8,255,600 | + 180% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,130 (Rp 16,496,640) | Rp 4,645,870 | + 255% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $121 (Rp 1,772,959) | Rp 630,805 | + 181% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (Rp 698,058) | Rp 244,903 | + 185% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $334 (Rp 4,882,364) | Rp 4,604,060 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $119 (Rp 1,730,941) | Rp 1,766,010 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (Rp 158,729) | Rp 60,823 | + 161% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (Rp 328,572) | Rp 59,495 | + 452% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 48% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (Rp 689,045) | Rp 612,994 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (Rp 652,512) | Rp 416,812 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (Rp 1,245,725) | Rp 974,726 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $115 (Rp 1,673,353) | Rp 821,580 | + 104% | |
| Transportation | + 69% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 69% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,351 (Rp 326,440,737) | Rp 470,268,000 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.77 (Rp 11,241) | Rp 8,713 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (Rp 1,245,409) | Rp 376,741 | + 231% | |
| Personal Care | + 222% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 222% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Rp 102,894) | Rp 25,888 | + 297% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (Rp 270,412) | Rp 86,121 | + 214% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (Rp 1,624,894) | Rp 362,813 | + 348% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (Rp 99,109) | Rp 45,322 | + 119% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.50 (Rp 51,164) | Rp 23,501 | + 118% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.12 (Rp 74,842) | Rp 33,880 | + 121% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.47 (Rp 50,636) | Rp 15,234 | + 232% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 (Rp 27,083) | Rp 13,078 | + 107% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (Rp 299,750) | Rp 92,813 | + 223% | |
| Entertainment | + 104% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 104% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (Rp 654,558) | Rp 207,987 | + 215% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (Rp 362,763) | Rp 98,924 | + 267% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $173 (Rp 2,519,961) | Rp 390,835 | + 545% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (Rp 1,152,584) | Rp 480,517 | + 140% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (Rp 168,705) | Rp 125,911 | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.87 (Rp 71,075) | Rp 46,550 | + 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.87 (Rp 85,782) | Rp 57,305 | + 50% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $424 (Rp 6,195,105) | Rp 8,006,060 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.34 (Rp 4,893) | Rp 1,764 | + 177% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (Rp 783,551) | Rp 536,205 | + 46% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (Rp 115,353) | Rp 24,432 | + 372% | |
| TOTAL | + 109% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 95,215 prices entered by 13,638 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 109% more expensive than in Indonesia
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