Prices in Sumatra. How much money do I need to stay in Sumatra?

How much will we pay in stores in Sumatra? Sumatra - what are the costs and is life more expensive than in United States? Costs in Sumatra: How much will we pay for entertainment and how much will we spend in restaurants and bars?
On this page below you will find the current price and cost overview in Sumatra: food prices, Prices in restaurants, cost of living, and entertainment costs (The last update: today 18 hours ago)

Currency in Indonesia Indonesian rupiah (IDR). For 10 US dollars you can get 160 thousand Indonesian rupiahs. For 100 US dollars you can get 1.6 million Indonesian rupiahs. And the other way around: For 100 Indonesian rupiahs you can get 0.00627 US dollars.


Generally, it is much cheaper in Indonesia than in United States.

Food is 31% cheaper. Dining in restaurants and bars will be cheaper by 83%. In the case of the cost of living in Sumatra, it is lower than the cost in United States by about 41%. If we want to spend time actively or to have fun, we will pay less than in United States about 52%.

Is it expensive in stores in Sumatra? Will I pay a lot for groceries in Sumatra? On this page you will find the current price list of food products in Sumatra, such as: wine, cheese, bananas, rice, or apples (The last update: 3 days ago)

Can you eat cheaply in restaurants in Sumatra? What are the prices in affordable pubs in Sumatra? How much will I have to spend a day when I only eat in fast food restaurants in Sumatra?

If we are looking for an inexpensive place to eat, we should expect to pay around 2.1 US dollars. With limited time and to avoid spending too much, you can opt for fast food. The cost of a meal set (sandwich, fries, and a soda) is approximately 3 US dollars. And when we can afford to go out to the restaurant, we'll pay for a three-course meal around 8.5 US dollars. And if you want to drink a beer or two, you have to pay extra: 4.5 US dollars (price for 2 bottles) And if you prefer a Coke, Fanta, Sprite or similar carbonated drink, then you have to pay 0.95 US dollars for a small bottle.
Below you will find a full list of prices in Sumatra, including wine, cheese, bananas, rice, or apples


And if the trip plans are simply for a given region of the world, then maybe it will come out cheaper than in Sumatra in nearby countries? See prices in: Brunei, Singapore, Christmas Island, Malaysia, and East Timor.

Food

Current prices overview: food prices Sumatra

Restaurants

Current prices overview: Prices in restaurants Sumatra

Cost Of Living

Current prices overview: cost of living Sumatra

Entertainment

Current prices overview: entertainment costs Sumatra

Sumatra - comparison of selected prices with prices in United States:

Price fees $79 ($56 - $97)

fees

$79 ($56 - $97)
62% is less expensive than in United States

Price internet $32 ($24 - $50)

internet

$32 ($24 - $50)
by half less than in United States

Price jeans $39 ($18.8 - $58)

jeans

$39 ($18.8 - $58)
25% is less expensive than in United States

Price average earnings $360

average earnings

$360
92% is less expensive than in United States

Price renting a small apartment in the center $392 ($360 - $486)

renting a small apartment in the center

$392 ($360 - $486)
78% is less expensive than in United States

Price renting a large apartment outside the center $291 ($313 - $543)

renting a large apartment outside the center

$291 ($313 - $543)
88% is less expensive than in United States

Price bread $1.2 ($0.85 - $1.6)

bread

$1.2 ($0.85 - $1.6)
66% is less expensive than in United States

Price cheese $12.6 ($6.3 - $9.4)

cheese

$12.6 ($6.3 - $9.4)
1.7% is less expensive than in United States

Price rice $0.92 ($0.75 - $1.1)

rice

$0.92 ($0.75 - $1.1)
80% is less expensive than in United States

Price tomatoes $1.1 ($0.94 - $1.4)

tomatoes

$1.1 ($0.94 - $1.4)
78% is less expensive than in United States

Price bananas $1.8 ($1.1 - $2)

bananas

$1.8 ($1.1 - $2)
5.2% more than in United States

Price wine $25 ($18.8 - $31)

wine

$25 ($18.8 - $31)
67% more than in United States

Price cheap restaurant $2.1 ($1.7 - $2.7)

cheap restaurant

$2.1 ($1.7 - $2.7)
90% is less expensive than in United States

Price local beer $2.3 ($1.6 - $3.8)

local beer

$2.3 ($1.6 - $3.8)
62% is less expensive than in United States

Price coffee $1.8 ($1.1 - $1.6)

coffee

$1.8 ($1.1 - $1.6)
65% is less expensive than in United States

Price bottle of water $0.32 ($0.22 - $0.63)

bottle of water

$0.32 ($0.22 - $0.63)
85% is less expensive than in United States

Price Burger King or a similar bar $3 ($2.8 - $3.1)

Burger King or a similar bar

$3 ($2.8 - $3.1)
72% is less expensive than in United States

Price Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda $0.95 ($0.56 - $1.3)

Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda

$0.95 ($0.56 - $1.3)
62% is less expensive than in United States

Food Prices Sumatra

  1. Milk (regular), 1 liter $1.4 (IDR 22.5K)
  2. A loaf of fresh white bread (500g) $1.2 (IDR 19.4K)
  3. Eggs (regular) (12) $1.5 (IDR 24.3K)
  4. Local Cheese (1kg) $12.6 (IDR 202K)
  5. Water (1.5 liter bottle) $0.43 (IDR 6.92K)
  6. A bottle of wine (mid-range) $25 (IDR 400K)
  7. Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle) $2.3 (IDR 37K)
  8. Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) $3.3 (IDR 52.5K)
  9. Pack of Cigarettes (Marlboro) $2.3 (IDR 36.5K)
  10. Chicken breasts (skinless and boneless) - (1kg) $3.4 (IDR 53.7K)
  11. Apples (1kg) $3.1 (IDR 49.2K)
  12. Oranges (1kg) $2.1 (IDR 33K)
  13. Potatoes (1kg) $1.1 (IDR 16.8K)
  14. Lettuce (1 head) $1.6 (IDR 25K)
  15. Kilo of white rice $0.92 (IDR 14.6K)
  16. Tomatoes (1kg) $1.1 (IDR 17.5K)
  17. Bananas (1kg) $1.8 (IDR 28.2K)
  18. Onions (1kg) $1.8 (IDR 28.3K)
  19. Beef (1kg) (or similar red meat) $9.5 (IDR 151K)

Prices In Restaurants Sumatra

  1. Meal in a cheap restaurant $2.1 (IDR 33.1K)
  2. Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course $8.5 (IDR 135K)
  3. McMeal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Combo Meal) $3 (IDR 47.5K)
  4. Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) $2.3 (IDR 36.2K)
  5. Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) $3.4 (IDR 55K)
  6. Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) $0.95 (IDR 15.1K)
  7. Water (0.33 liter bottle) $0.32 (IDR 5.08K)
  8. Cappuccino $1.8 (IDR 28.2K)

Cost Of Living Sumatra

  1. One-way Ticket (Local Transport) $0.36 (IDR 5.75K)
  2. Monthly Pass (Regular Price) $13 (IDR 207K)
  3. Gasoline (1 liter) $0.81 (IDR 13K)
  4. Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW (or equivalent new car) $26.6K (IDR 425M)
  5. Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre $392 (IDR 6.26M)
  6. Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre $149 (IDR 2.37M)
  7. Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre $806 (IDR 12.9M)
  8. Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre $291 (IDR 4.65M)
  9. Utilities (electricity, heating, water, garbage) for an 85m2 apartment $79 (IDR 1.26M)
  10. Internet (60 Mbps or more, unlimited data, cable/ADSL) $32 (IDR 505K)
  11. numb_34 $5.5 (IDR 87K)
  12. 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) $39 (IDR 630K)
  13. 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M,...) $34 (IDR 542K)
  14. 1 pair of Nike running shoes or similar $61 (IDR 975K)
  15. 1 pair of men's leather shoes $58 (IDR 933K)
  16. Price per square meter for an apartment in the city center $1.44K (IDR 23M)
  17. Price per square meter for an apartment outside of city centre $1.68K (IDR 26.7M)
  18. Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) $360 (IDR 5.74M)
  19. Mortgage annual interest rate in percentages (%) 12%
  20. Taxi starting fare (normal tariff) $0.69 (IDR 11K)
  21. Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) $0.62 (IDR 9.87K)
  22. Taxi 1 hour waiting (normal tariff) $3 (IDR 47.5K)
  23. Toyota Corolla 1.6l, 97kW Comfort (or equivalent new car) $24.5K (IDR 391M)
  24. Preschool (or Kindergarten), Private, Monthly for 1 Child $189 (IDR 3.01M)
  25. International Primary School, Annually for 1 Child $4.18K (IDR 66.7M)

Entertainment Costs Sumatra

  1. Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult $24 (IDR 389K)
  2. Tennis court rental (1 hour during a weekend) $12 (IDR 192K)
  3. Cinema, Single Ticket $4 (IDR 63.7K)

source: hikersbay.com & numbeo.com