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

🙂 Solo nomad: Indonesia is 62.5% cheaper than United States without rent, and 75.5% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Indonesia is 65% cheaper than United States without rent, and 71.5% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Indonesia
United States
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$1.81 Rp 30.6K
$20.22 $20.22
-91.05%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$15.26 Rp 258.3K
$75.7 $75.7
-79.83%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$3.32 Rp 56.1K
$11.47 $11.47
-71.05%
Cappuccino
$1.79 Rp 30.3K
$5.13 $5.13
-65.11%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.58 Rp 9,744
$2.61 $2.61
-77.78%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.27 Rp 4,532
$2.14 $2.14
-87.38%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.52 Rp 42.7K
$6.17 $6.17
-59.16%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.76 Rp 63.6K
$7.07 $7.07
-46.82%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Indonesia
United States
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.28 Rp 21.7K
$1.08 $1.08
18.52%
White Bread (500g)
$1.17 Rp 19.8K
$3.74 $3.74
-68.72%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$0.89 Rp 15.0K
$4.57 $4.57
-80.53%
Eggs
$1.54 Rp 26.1K
$4.20 $4.20
-63.33%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$7.91 Rp 133.9K
$13.02 $13.02
-39.25%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.19 Rp 53.9K
$12.18 $12.18
-73.81%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$8.13 Rp 137.6K
$16.14 $16.14
-49.63%
Apples (1kg)
$2.70 Rp 45.7K
$5.31 $5.31
-49.15%
Banana (1kg)
$1.43 Rp 24.3K
$1.72 $1.72
-16.86%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.90 Rp 32.1K
$4.59 $4.59
-58.61%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.28 Rp 21.6K
$4.96 $4.96
-74.19%
Potato (1kg)
$1.36 Rp 23.0K
$3.00 $3.00
-54.67%
Onion (1kg)
$2.18 Rp 36.8K
$3.04 $3.04
-28.29%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.85 Rp 14.4K
$2.18 $2.18
-61.01%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.45 Rp 7,624
$2.19 $2.19
-79.45%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.55 Rp 43.2K
$10.16 $10.16
-74.90%
Wine (Bottle)
$18.13 Rp 306.9K
$15.16 $15.16
19.59%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.18 Rp 36.9K
$1.99 $1.99
9.55%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.04 Rp 51.4K
$3.71 $3.71
-18.06%
🚌 Getting Around
Indonesia
United States
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.30 Rp 5,054
$2.48 $2.48
-87.90%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$9.06 Rp 153.4K
$63.9 $63.9
-85.81%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.59 Rp 9,995
$3.69 $3.69
-84.01%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.37 Rp 6,273
$1.76 $1.76
-78.98%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$3.04 Rp 51.5K
$30.06 $30.06
-89.89%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.79 Rp 13.4K
$0.96 $0.96
-17.71%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$24.5K Rp 414.6M
$30.2K $30.2K
-18.93%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$30.0K Rp 507.4M
$26.3K $26.3K
14.01%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Indonesia
United States
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$70.1 Rp 1.2M
$207 $207
-66.18%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$4.71 Rp 79.7K
$57.0 $57.0
-91.74%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$23.87 Rp 403.9K
$71.5 $71.5
-66.61%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Indonesia
United States
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$23.66 Rp 400.4K
$45.91 $45.91
-48.46%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$7.56 Rp 127.9K
$22.25 $22.25
-66.02%
Cinema Ticket
$3.01 Rp 51.0K
$14.13 $14.13
-78.70%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Indonesia
United States
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$107 Rp 1.8M
$1,385 $1,385
-92.24%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$6,071 Rp 102.7M
$22.2K $22.2K
-72.67%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Indonesia
United States
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$43.08 Rp 729.0K
$52.1 $52.1
-17.31%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$28.22 Rp 477.5K
$42.53 $42.53
-33.65%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$70.7 Rp 1.2M
$89.9 $89.9
-21.35%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$67.8 Rp 1.1M
$114 $114
-40.72%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Indonesia
United States
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$297 Rp 5.0M
$1,743 $1,743
-82.94%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$180 Rp 3.0M
$1,422 $1,422
-87.33%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$800 Rp 13.5M
$2,821 $2,821
-71.63%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$457 Rp 7.7M
$2,370 $2,370
-80.70%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,715 Rp 29.0M
$3,338 $3,338
-48.61%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,031 Rp 17.4M
$2,615 $2,615
-60.59%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Indonesia
United States
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$289 Rp 4.9M
$4,230 $4,230
-93.17%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
9.36
6.51
43.78%

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Last update for Indonesia: January 11, 2026

Last update for United States: January 13, 2026

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