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

😐 Solo nomad: United States is 166.5% more expensive than Indonesia without rent, and 307.5% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: United States is 185.8% more expensive than Indonesia without rent, and 251.2% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
United States
Indonesia
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$20.22 $20.22
$1.81 Rp 30.6K
1017.13%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$75.7 $75.7
$15.26 Rp 258.3K
395.87%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$11.47 $11.47
$3.32 Rp 56.1K
245.48%
Cappuccino
$5.13 $5.13
$1.79 Rp 30.3K
186.59%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.61 $2.61
$0.58 Rp 9,744
350.00%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.14 $2.14
$0.27 Rp 4,532
692.59%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$6.17 $6.17
$2.52 Rp 42.7K
144.84%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.07 $7.07
$3.76 Rp 63.6K
88.03%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
United States
Indonesia
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.08 $1.08
$1.28 Rp 21.7K
-15.62%
White Bread (500g)
$3.74 $3.74
$1.17 Rp 19.8K
219.66%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.57 $4.57
$0.89 Rp 15.0K
413.48%
Eggs
$4.20 $4.20
$1.54 Rp 26.1K
172.73%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$13.02 $13.02
$7.91 Rp 133.9K
64.60%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$12.18 $12.18
$3.19 Rp 53.9K
281.82%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$16.14 $16.14
$8.13 Rp 137.6K
98.52%
Apples (1kg)
$5.31 $5.31
$2.70 Rp 45.7K
96.67%
Banana (1kg)
$1.72 $1.72
$1.43 Rp 24.3K
20.28%
Oranges (1kg)
$4.59 $4.59
$1.90 Rp 32.1K
141.58%
Tomato (1kg)
$4.96 $4.96
$1.28 Rp 21.6K
287.50%
Potato (1kg)
$3.00 $3.00
$1.36 Rp 23.0K
120.59%
Onion (1kg)
$3.04 $3.04
$2.18 Rp 36.8K
39.45%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.18 $2.18
$0.85 Rp 14.4K
156.47%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$2.19 $2.19
$0.45 Rp 7,624
386.67%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$10.16 $10.16
$2.55 Rp 43.2K
298.43%
Wine (Bottle)
$15.16 $15.16
$18.13 Rp 306.9K
-16.38%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.99 $1.99
$2.18 Rp 36.9K
-8.72%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.71 $3.71
$3.04 Rp 51.4K
22.04%
🚌 Getting Around
United States
Indonesia
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.48 $2.48
$0.30 Rp 5,054
726.67%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$63.9 $63.9
$9.06 Rp 153.4K
604.86%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.69 $3.69
$0.59 Rp 9,995
525.42%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.76 $1.76
$0.37 Rp 6,273
375.68%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$30.06 $30.06
$3.04 Rp 51.5K
888.82%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.96 $0.96
$0.79 Rp 13.4K
21.52%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$30.2K $30.2K
$24.5K Rp 414.6M
23.35%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.3K $26.3K
$30.0K Rp 507.4M
-12.29%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
United States
Indonesia
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$207 $207
$70.1 Rp 1.2M
195.68%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$57.0 $57.0
$4.71 Rp 79.7K
1110.83%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$71.5 $71.5
$23.87 Rp 403.9K
199.50%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
United States
Indonesia
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$45.91 $45.91
$23.66 Rp 400.4K
94.04%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$22.25 $22.25
$7.56 Rp 127.9K
194.31%
Cinema Ticket
$14.13 $14.13
$3.01 Rp 51.0K
369.44%
🧸 Childcare & Education
United States
Indonesia
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,385 $1,385
$107 Rp 1.8M
1189.05%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$22.2K $22.2K
$6,071 Rp 102.7M
265.87%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
United States
Indonesia
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$52.1 $52.1
$43.08 Rp 729.0K
20.94%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$42.53 $42.53
$28.22 Rp 477.5K
50.71%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$89.9 $89.9
$70.7 Rp 1.2M
27.15%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$114 $114
$67.8 Rp 1.1M
68.69%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
United States
Indonesia
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,743 $1,743
$297 Rp 5.0M
486.21%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,422 $1,422
$180 Rp 3.0M
689.20%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,821 $2,821
$800 Rp 13.5M
252.44%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,370 $2,370
$457 Rp 7.7M
418.21%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,338 $3,338
$1,715 Rp 29.0M
94.59%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,615 $2,615
$1,031 Rp 17.4M
153.75%
💵 Salaries & Financials
United States
Indonesia
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$4,230 $4,230
$289 Rp 4.9M
1363.93%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.51
9.36
-30.45%

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for United States: January 13, 2026

Last update for Indonesia: January 11, 2026

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