Cost of Living Comparison Between Indonesia and United States Cost of Living Comparison Between Indonesia and United States

🙂 Solo nomad: Indonesia is 61.8% cheaper than United States without rent, and 76.3% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Indonesia is 63.5% cheaper than United States without rent, and 72.6% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Indonesia
United States
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$1.88 Rp 30.6K
$20.33 $20.33
-90.75%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$15.43 Rp 250.4K
$74.4 $74.4
-79.25%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$3.43 Rp 55.7K
$11.49 $11.49
-70.15%
Cappuccino
$1.79 Rp 29.1K
$5.09 $5.09
-64.83%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.53 Rp 8,659
$2.54 $2.54
-79.13%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.29 Rp 4,756
$2.11 $2.11
-86.26%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.53 Rp 41K
$6.09 $6.09
-58.46%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.71 Rp 60.3K
$7.1 $7.1
-47.75%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Indonesia
United States
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.26 Rp 20.4K
$1.08 $1.08
16.67%
White Bread (500g)
$1.18 Rp 19.2K
$3.7 $3.7
-68.11%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$0.93 Rp 15K
$4.65 $4.65
-80.00%
Eggs
$1.55 Rp 25.1K
$4.21 $4.21
-63.18%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$8.08 Rp 131.2K
$12.75 $12.75
-36.63%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.36 Rp 54.5K
$12.24 $12.24
-72.55%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$7.86 Rp 127.6K
$16.08 $16.08
-51.12%
Apples (1kg)
$2.61 Rp 42.4K
$5.41 $5.41
-51.76%
Banana (1kg)
$1.47 Rp 23.8K
$1.73 $1.73
-15.03%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.87 Rp 30.3K
$4.37 $4.37
-57.21%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.31 Rp 21.3K
$4.94 $4.94
-73.48%
Potato (1kg)
$1.34 Rp 21.8K
$2.88 $2.88
-53.47%
Onion (1kg)
$2.1 Rp 34.2K
$3.07 $3.07
-31.60%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.86 Rp 13.9K
$2.25 $2.25
-61.78%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.43 Rp 6,971
$2.21 $2.21
-80.54%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.55 Rp 41.3K
$10.09 $10.09
-74.73%
Wine (Bottle)
$17.78 Rp 288.6K
$14.73 $14.73
20.71%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.11 Rp 34.2K
$1.91 $1.91
10.47%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.1 Rp 50.3K
$3.54 $3.54
-12.43%
🚌 Getting Around
Indonesia
United States
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.33 Rp 5,283
$2.56 $2.56
-87.11%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$9.47 Rp 153.7K
$63.9 $63.9
-85.17%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.62 Rp 10.1K
$3.81 $3.81
-83.73%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.37 Rp 6,058
$1.77 $1.77
-79.10%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$3.03 Rp 49.1K
$30.4 $30.4
-90.03%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.84 Rp 13.6K
$0.94 $0.94
-10.64%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$24.8K Rp 402.1M
$30K $30K
-17.30%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$30.5K Rp 495M
$25.8K $25.8K
18.27%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Indonesia
United States
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$69.8 Rp 1.1M
$209 $209
-66.53%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$4.62 Rp 75K
$57.9 $57.9
-92.01%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$23.55 Rp 382.2K
$71.1 $71.1
-66.87%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Indonesia
United States
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$23.24 Rp 377.2K
$45.88 $45.88
-49.35%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$7.5 Rp 121.8K
$22.25 $22.25
-66.29%
Cinema Ticket
$3.12 Rp 50.6K
$14.14 $14.14
-77.93%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Indonesia
United States
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$106 Rp 1.7M
$1,373 $1,373
-92.32%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$5,855 Rp 95M
$22.4K $22.4K
-73.81%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Indonesia
United States
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$42.68 Rp 692.8K
$51.5 $51.5
-17.14%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$28.96 Rp 470.1K
$41.96 $41.96
-30.98%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$69.6 Rp 1.1M
$88.3 $88.3
-21.22%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$68.5 Rp 1.1M
$112 $112
-38.61%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Indonesia
United States
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$302 Rp 4.9M
$1,731 $1,731
-82.58%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$177 Rp 2.9M
$1,446 $1,446
-87.78%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$784 Rp 12.7M
$2,846 $2,846
-72.46%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$451 Rp 7.3M
$2,366 $2,366
-80.95%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,189 Rp 19.3M
$3,245 $3,245
-63.36%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$735 Rp 11.9M
$2,667 $2,667
-72.45%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Indonesia
United States
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$286 Rp 4.6M
$4,312 $4,312
-93.37%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
9.36
6.51
43.78%

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Last update for Indonesia: October 28, 2025

Last update for United States: October 27, 2025

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