Cost of living in Indonesia compared to United States
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| Food | - 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 61% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Indonesia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 67,167 ($4.08) | $21 | - 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 60,225 ($3.66) | $12 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 32,593 ($1.98) | $5.85 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 24,570 ($1.49) | $1.09 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 31,337 ($1.91) | $5.52 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 12,592 ($0.77) | $4.83 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 72,901 ($4.43) | $8 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 45,403 ($2.76) | $4.24 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 22,376 ($1.36) | $2.28 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 32,966 ($2.00) | $3.63 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 344,694 ($21) | $18 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 18,943 ($1.15) | $2.95 | - 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 15,178 ($0.92) | $3.01 | - 69% | |
| 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 20,348,700 ($1,237) | $3,085 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 11,729,200 ($713) | $2,367 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 1,724,710 ($105) | $231 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 7,387,200 ($449) | $2,197 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 4,597,950 ($280) | $1,612 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 1,423,880 ($87) | $168 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 378,883 ($23) | $61 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 3,205,730 ($195) | $254 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,931,010 ($117) | $156 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 91,402 ($5.56) | $15 | - 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 83,441 ($5.07) | $34 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 37% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Indonesia | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 651,126 ($40) | $58 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 458,661 ($28) | $51 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,449,070 ($88) | $107 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,296,520 ($79) | $140 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 42% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Indonesia | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 504,781,000 ($30,693) | $30,844 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 12,092 ($0.74) | $0.94 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 590,226 ($36) | $84 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 79% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 79% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Indonesia | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 22,456 ($1.37) | $9 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 96,147 ($5.85) | $25 | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 264,826 ($16) | $169 | - 90% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 66,604 ($4.05) | $10 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 26,592 ($1.62) | $5.33 | - 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 33,023 ($2.01) | $7 | - 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 27,953 ($1.70) | $5.01 | - 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 21,349 ($1.30) | $2.37 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 84,361 ($5.13) | $31 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 74% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 74% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Indonesia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 261,890 ($16) | $61 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 96,262 ($5.85) | $30 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 496,791 ($30) | $232 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 397,663 ($24) | $106 | - 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 149,637 ($9) | $15 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 38,785 ($2.36) | $5.97 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 50,891 ($3.09) | $8 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 6,922,760 ($421) | $456 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 2,388 ($0.15) | $0.96 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 433,566 ($26) | $71 | - 63% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 43,715 ($2.66) | $11 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 62% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2025.
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Cost of living in Indonesia is 62% cheaper than in United States
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