IS INDONESIA A CHEAP COUNTRY?

Well, this question depends. Indonesia is a poor country with very low wages. However, some things are extremely expensive for the Indonesian pocket to afford. I currently live in Manado so the prices are based on prices in Manado. So how can a minimum waged person afford the living? That I don't know. Please find the list of rates and you can decide if Indonesia is a cheap country yourself.

An egg currently costs USD 0.10.
Local vegetables costs USD 0.25
A complete Indonesian meal costs $ 1
A restaurant meal for 1 person costs approximately $5
A kilogram of Chinese Apples are $ 2
A kilogram of Grape is $ 3
A second hand 10 year old car costs $ 5,000 at the least
A new budget car year 2008 costs $ 15,000
A 5 Star Hotel in Manado is $ 100 per night
One month rent for a room is at the lowest of $30
One 200 paged local book costs approximately $ 8
One 200 paged imported book costs $30
You can rent a car at the daily rate of $ 25 (self drive without fuel)

The decision of Indonesia being a cheap country is up to you to decide. So let me ask you this? How can a minimum waged person live and survive in Indonesia. The Indonesian minimum wage is approximately $ 85 per month. It’s basically heaven on Earth when you have a salary in dollars if you’re living in Indonesia as everday needs and food are extremely cheap and you can afford the most luxurious spots throughout the country. You are considered highly paid in Manado if your salary is USD 500 per month. Try and compare that with the US.

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