Indonesia vs United States
United States is about 70% pricier than Indonesia overall, with a price level of 100.0 versus 30.4 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in food. On quality of life, United States scores higher (91 vs 69 of 100).
Metric Indonesia United States
Price level (US=100) 30.4 100.0
GDP / capita (PPP) $16,448 $85,810
GNI / capita (PPP) $16,010 $85,980
Inflation (YoY) 2.2% 2.9%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Indonesia United States
Housing & utilities 37 215
Food 89 117
Transport 63 116
Restaurants & hotels 45 142
Health 43 208
Communication 67 224
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Indonesia United States
Quality-of-life score 69/100 91/100
Life expectancy 71 yrs 79 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.3 5.8
Internet users 73% 95%
Frequently asked
Is Indonesia more expensive than United States?
United States is more expensive: about 70% pricier than Indonesia overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in United States?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Indonesia would cost roughly $329,000 in United States, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Indonesia or United States?
United States scores higher, 91 vs 69 out of 100.
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