Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in United States is 5.61 times more expensive as compared to Indonesia.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between United States and Indonesia. We have created 172 cost-of-living indicators. We average the prices of all those indicators and take a mathematically calculated approach to determine which country is more expensive to live in between United States and Indonesia.
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 Indicators  | United States  | Indonesia  |
|---|---|---|
1 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 2,500 USD | 7,000,000 IDR (455 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 3,500 USD | 12,000,000 IDR (780 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 4,500 USD | 18,000,000 IDR (1,170 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 1,800 USD | 3,500,000 IDR (227.50 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 2,500 USD | 6,000,000 IDR (390 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 3,200 USD | 9,000,000 IDR (585 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month  | 3.5 % | 7 % |
Realtor Commission  | 2.5 % | 1 % |
Property Taxes  | 0.5 to 2.5 % | 0.5 to 1.2 % |
The average housing cost in United States is 4.91 times more expensive than Indonesia.
Indicators | United States | Indonesia |
|---|---|---|
Basic Home Furnishing  | 3,000 USD | 10,000,000 IDR (650 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month  | 150 USD | 500,000 IDR (32.50 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month  | 120 USD | 300,000 IDR (19.50 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month  | 80 USD | 500,000 IDR (32.50 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month  | 50 USD | 200,000 IDR (13 USD) |
If you lived in United States, instead of Indonesia, you would have to pay 354.85% more for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in United States costs 4.62 times more compared to Indonesia.
Indicators | United States | Indonesia |
|---|---|---|
Standard Wifi Cost Per Month  | 60 USD | 500,000 IDR (32.50 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 50 USD | 200,000 IDR (13 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 30 USD | 150,000 IDR (9.75 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 100 USD | 300,000 IDR (19.50 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 221.07% more in United States compared to Indonesia.
Indicators | United States | Indonesia |
|---|---|---|
Long Grain Rice (1 KG)  | 4 USD | 20,000 IDR (1.30 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter)  | 1 USD | 15,000 IDR (0.97 USD) |
Water (1 Liter)  | 1 USD | 5,000 IDR (0.32 USD) |
Bread (500 gm)  | 2 USD | 10,000 IDR (0.65 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen)  | 3 USD | 25,000 IDR (1.62 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG)  | 6 USD | 80,000 IDR (5.20 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG)  | 10 USD | 50,000 IDR (3.25 USD) |
In United States, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 1.54 times more expensive than the cost in Indonesia.
If you lived in United States, instead of Indonesia, you would have to pay 102.63% more for Groceries.
Indicators | United States | Indonesia |
|---|---|---|
Apples (1 KG)  | 3 USD | 30,000 IDR (1.95 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG)  | 1.50 USD | 15,000 IDR (0.97 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG)  | 2.50 USD | 20,000 IDR (1.30 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG)  | 3 USD | 15,000 IDR (0.97 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG)  | 2 USD | 10,000 IDR (0.65 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG)  | 2.50 USD | 25,000 IDR (1.62 USD) |
Onions (1 KG)  | 2 USD | 15,000 IDR (0.97 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG)  | 4 USD | 25,000 IDR (1.62 USD) |
If you lived in United States, instead of Indonesia, you would have to pay 2.03 times more for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | United States | Indonesia |
|---|---|---|
Meal at a Resonable Restaurant  | 20 USD | 80,000 IDR (5.20 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two  | 60 USD | 300,000 IDR (19.50 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal  | 8 USD | 50,000 IDR (3.25 USD) |
Normal Coffee  | 4 USD | 30,000 IDR (1.95 USD) |
Soft Drink  | 2 USD | 10,000 IDR (0.65 USD) |
Pizza for One  | 15 USD | 100,000 IDR (6.50 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal  | 20 USD | 80,000 IDR (5.20 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20  | 8 USD | 50,000 IDR (3.25 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 201.10% more in United States compared to Indonesia.
Indicators | United States | Indonesia |
|---|---|---|
Wine Mid-Range Bottle  | 15 USD | 400,000 IDR (26 USD) |
Glass of Wine  | 8 USD | 100,000 IDR (6.50 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter  | 3 USD | 30,000 IDR (1.95 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter  | 4 USD | 50,000 IDR (3.25 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter  | 20 USD | 150,000 IDR (9.75 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter  | 30 USD | 300,000 IDR (19.50 USD) |
If you lived in United States, instead of Indonesia, you would have to pay 1.19 times more for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | United States | Indonesia |
|---|---|---|
Monthly Public Transportation Pass  | 120 USD | 300,000 IDR (19.50 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket  | 2.50 USD | 5,000 IDR (0.32 USD) |
Single Train Ticket  | 100 USD | 250,000 IDR (16.25 USD) |
Domestic Airplane Ticket  | 200 USD | 1,500,000 IDR (97.50 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare  | 3 USD | 10,000 IDR (0.65 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer  | 2 USD | 5,000 IDR (0.32 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day  | 50 USD | 200,000 IDR (13 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour  | 5 USD | 5,000 IDR (0.32 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour  | 2 USD | 2,500 IDR (0.16 USD) |
If you lived in United States, instead of Indonesia, you would have to pay 3.27 times more for transportation.
Indicators | United States | Indonesia |
|---|---|---|
Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost  | 25,000 USD | 150,000,000 IDR (9,750 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost  | 150 USD | 500,000 IDR (32.50 USD) |
Driving License Fees  | 50 USD | 200,000 IDR (13 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost  | 800 USD | 3,000,000 IDR (195 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost  | 200 USD | 1,000,000 IDR (65 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates  | 4 % | 5 % |
Fuel Per Liter  | 1 USD | 15,000 IDR (0.97 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon  | 4 USD | 60,000 IDR (3.90 USD) |
Average Toll Fees  | Yet to Update | 10,000 IDR 0.65 USD |
You would have to pay 2.60 times more for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in United States compared to that of Indonesia.
Indicators | United States | Indonesia |
|---|---|---|
Doctor Visit  | 150 USD | 150,000 IDR (9.75 USD) |
Specialist Visit  | 250 USD | 300,000 IDR (19.50 USD) |
Dentist Visit  | 100 USD | 250,000 IDR (16.25 USD) |
Eye Exam  | 80 USD | 100,000 IDR (6.50 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling  | 150 USD | 300,000 IDR (19.50 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening  | 80 USD | 150,000 IDR (9.75 USD) |
Physical Therapy  | 100 USD | 150,000 IDR (9.75 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit  | 500 USD | 300,000 IDR (19.50 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night  | 400 USD | 600,000 IDR (39 USD) |
Vaccinations  | 40 USD | 100,000 IDR (6.50 USD) |
Prescription Medication  | 20 USD | 50,000 IDR (3.25 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication  | 10 USD | 30,000 IDR (1.95 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums  | 300 USD | 500,000 IDR (32.50 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles  | 500 USD | 150,000 IDR (9.75 USD) |
If you lived in United States, instead of Indonesia, you would have to pay 13.17 times more for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | United States | Indonesia |
|---|---|---|
Cosmetic Procedures  | 300 USD | 1,500,000 IDR (97.50 USD) |
Spa Treatment  | 150 USD | 500,000 IDR (32.50 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost  | 40 USD | 150,000 IDR (9.75 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost  | 150 USD | 300,000 IDR (19.50 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost  | 100 USD | 150,000 IDR (9.75 USD) |
Haircuts  | 25 USD | 100,000 IDR (6.50 USD) |
Hair Coloring  | 75 USD | 250,000 IDR (16.25 USD) |
Shampoo Price  | 5 USD | 30,000 IDR (1.95 USD) |
Toothpaste Price  | 3 USD | 10,000 IDR (0.65 USD) |
If you lived in United States, instead of Indonesia, you would have to pay 4.36 times more for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | United States | Indonesia |
|---|---|---|
Pair of Nike Running Shoes  | 100 USD | 1,000,000 IDR (65 USD) |
Men's Shirt  | 40 USD | 300,000 IDR (19.50 USD) |
Women's Dress  | 80 USD | 600,000 IDR (39 USD) |
Summer Dress  | 50 USD | 300,000 IDR (19.50 USD) |
Men's Suit  | 500 USD | 3,000,000 IDR (195 USD) |
Men's Jeans  | 60 USD | 600,000 IDR (39 USD) |
Women's Jeans  | 60 USD | 400,000 IDR (26 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes  | 100 USD | 600,000 IDR (39 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes  | 80 USD | 400,000 IDR (26 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes  | 70 USD | 300,000 IDR (19.50 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes  | 60 USD | 200,000 IDR (13 USD) |
Underwear For Men  | 20 USD | 50,000 IDR (3.25 USD) |
Underwear For Women  | 20 USD | 60,000 IDR (3.90 USD) |
Socks For Men  | 10 USD | 10,000 IDR (0.65 USD) |
Socks For Women  | 10 USD | 15,000 IDR (0.97 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults  | 100 USD | 600,000 IDR (39 USD) |
Sportswear  | 60 USD | 400,000 IDR (26 USD) |
If you lived in United States, instead of Indonesia, you would have to pay 2.47 times more for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | United States | Indonesia |
|---|---|---|
Children's Jeans  | 30 USD | 150,000 IDR (9.75 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers  | 40 USD | 200,000 IDR (13 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat  | 60 USD | 300,000 IDR (19.50 USD) |
Daycare for Infant  | 1,500 USD | 3,000,000 IDR (195 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler  | 1,200 USD | 2,500,000 IDR (162.50 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days  | 40 USD | 100,000 IDR (6.50 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs  | 600 USD | 750,000 IDR (48.75 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities  | 60 USD | 200,000 IDR (13 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids  | 300 USD | 1,000,000 IDR (65 USD) |
If you lived in United States, instead of Indonesia, you would have to pay 7.19 times more for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | United States | Indonesia |
|---|---|---|
PreSchool Fees  | 1,800 USD | 3,500,000 IDR (227.50 USD) |
Primary School Fees  | 4,000 USD | 4,000,000 IDR (260 USD) |
Secondary School Fees  | 6,000 USD | 6,000,000 IDR (390 USD) |
Private School Fees  | 8,000 USD | 8,000,000 IDR (520 USD) |
University Tuition Fees  | 10,000 USD | 15,000,000 IDR (975 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees  | 20,000 USD | 20,000,000 IDR (1,300 USD) |
After School Activities  | 150 USD | 500,000 IDR (32.50 USD) |
Special Education Services  | 150 USD | 700,000 IDR (45.50 USD) |
Tutoring  | 50 USD | 500,000 IDR (32.50 USD) |
Textbooks Cost  | 40 USD | 375,000 IDR (24.37 USD) |
School Supplies  | 30 USD | 250,000 IDR (16.25 USD) |
If you lived in United States, instead of Indonesia, you would have to pay 13.13 times more for school and education.
Indicators | United States | Indonesia |
|---|---|---|
Movie Ticket (Single)  | 15 USD | 30,000 IDR (1.95 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single)  | 50 USD | 100,000 IDR (6.50 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single)  | 60 USD | 150,000 IDR (9.75 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single)  | 50 USD | 120,000 IDR (7.80 USD) |
Gym Membership  | 60 USD | 200,000 IDR (13 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access  | 40 USD | 150,000 IDR (9.75 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket  | 15 USD | 30,000 IDR (1.95 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket  | 25 USD | 50,000 IDR (3.25 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket  | 50 USD | 100,000 IDR (6.50 USD) |
Bowling  | 15 USD | 30,000 IDR (1.95 USD) |
Mini Golf  | 10 USD | 50,000 IDR (3.25 USD) |
Video Games  | 60 USD | 500,000 IDR (32.50 USD) |
Streaming Services  | 15 USD | 150,000 IDR (9.75 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental  | 25 USD | 150,000 IDR (9.75 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass  | 400 USD | 7,000,000 IDR (455 USD) |
If you lived in United States, instead of Indonesia, you would have to pay 1.55 times more for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | United States | Indonesia |
|---|---|---|
Language Classes  | 40 USD | 500,000 IDR (32.50 USD) |
Parenting Classes  | 60 USD | 500,000 IDR (32.50 USD) |
Art Classes  | 30 USD | 100,000 IDR (6.50 USD) |
Fitness Classes  | 20 USD | 200,000 IDR (13 USD) |
Music Lessons  | 50 USD | 150,000 IDR (9.75 USD) |
Dance Lessons  | 40 USD | 150,000 IDR (9.75 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes  | 10 USD | 50,000 IDR (3.25 USD) |
Educational Software  | 30 USD | 250,000 IDR (16.25 USD) |
If you lived in United States, instead of Indonesia, you would have to pay 2.27 times more for Private Classes.
Indicators | United States | Indonesia |
|---|---|---|
Average Gross Monthly Salary  | 5,000 USD | 8,000,000 IDR (520 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary  | 3,800 USD | 6,000,000 IDR (390 USD) |
Minimum Wages  | 60 USD per hour | 83,333.33 IDR per hour (5.42 USD) |
Average Bonus  | 1,000 USD | 1,000,000 IDR (65 USD) |
Income Tax Rate  | 0 to 10 % | 0 to 11 % |
Social Security Contributions  | 6.2 % | 4 % |
Pension Contributions  | 4 % | 2 % |
Cost of Living Index  | 10 | 30 |
Median Household Income  | 5,000 USD | 7,000,000 IDR (455 USD) |
If you lived in United States, you would earn 10.35 times more salary as compared to Indonesia.
Indicators | United States | Indonesia |
|---|---|---|
Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate  | 250 USD | 500,000 IDR (32.50 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate  | 200 USD | 400,000 IDR (26 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate  | 150 USD | 300,000 IDR (19.50 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate  | 100 USD | 200,000 IDR (13 USD) |
Professional Services cost 7.69 times more in United States, as compared to Indonesia.
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