Cost of living in Indonesia compared to United States
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| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 56% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Indonesia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 45,378 ($3.04) | $19 | - 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 54,330 ($3.65) | $10 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 27,591 ($1.85) | $5.78 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 19,722 ($1.32) | $1.08 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 26,707 ($1.79) | $4.95 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 18,501 ($1.24) | $4.81 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 56,542 ($3.79) | $7 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 42,973 ($2.88) | $4.69 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 22,558 ($1.51) | $2.52 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 34,959 ($2.35) | $3.12 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 337,317 ($23) | $16 | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 20,426 ($1.37) | $2.74 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 17,971 ($1.21) | $3.05 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 68% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Indonesia | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 17,746,200 ($1,191) | $2,852 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 9,563,600 ($642) | $2,149 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 496,641 ($33) | $221 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 7,338,660 ($492) | $1,883 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 4,109,450 ($276) | $1,435 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 1,211,340 ($81) | $148 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 400,530 ($27) | $64 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 4,056,150 ($272) | $295 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,358,260 ($91) | $136 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 43,866 ($2.94) | $14 | - 78% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 71,573 ($4.80) | $31 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 29% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Indonesia | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 624,572 ($42) | $54 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 439,901 ($30) | $45 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,212,520 ($81) | $93 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,298,040 ($87) | $121 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 56% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Indonesia | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 535,705,000 ($35,946) | $27,744 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 11,904 ($0.80) | $1.05 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 150,291 ($10) | $79 | - 87% | |
| Personal Care | - 73% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 73% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Indonesia | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 36,367 ($2.44) | $8 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 60,467 ($4.06) | $21 | - 81% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 313,421 ($21) | $139 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 130,123 ($9) | $8 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 19,595 ($1.31) | $4.83 | - 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 34,558 ($2.32) | $6 | - 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 30,035 ($2.02) | $4.78 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 15,580 ($1.05) | $2.24 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 88,350 ($5.93) | $28 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 47% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Indonesia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 216,012 ($14) | $55 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 104,481 ($7) | $28 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 2,274,680 ($153) | $200 | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 383,761 ($26) | $89 | - 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 162,937 ($11) | $13 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 36,298 ($2.44) | $5.23 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 40,791 ($2.74) | $6 | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 12,194,000 ($818) | $567 | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 2,029 ($0.14) | $0.20 | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 496,553 ($33) | $54 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 35,528 ($2.38) | $10 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 59% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Indonesia is 59% cheaper than in United States
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