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

What are the supermarket prices in Sumba? Are the costs of living in Sumba higher than those in United States? Sumba - How much will it cost us for entertainment, and what are the bills to be paid in pubs and restaurants?
Read below about current costs and prices in Sumba: food prices, Prices in restaurants, cost of living, and entertainment costs (The last update: today 6 hours ago)

Currency in Indonesia Indonesian rupiah (IDR). For 10 US dollars you can get 162 thousand Indonesian rupiahs. For 100 US dollars you can get 1.62 million Indonesian rupiahs. And the other way around: For 100 Indonesian rupiahs you can get 0.00618 US dollars.


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

Food is 44% cheaper. Dining in restaurants and bars will be cheaper by 78%. The cost of living in Sumba is less than in United States by about 46%. If we want to spend time actively or to have fun, we will pay less than in United States about 42%.

Is it expensive in stores in Sumba? Will I pay a lot for groceries in Sumba? Below you will find the current price list of food products in Sumba, such as: bananas, apples, beef, lettuce, or chicken breast (The last update: today)

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

If we are looking for an inexpensive place to eat, we should expect to pay around 2.4 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 2.9 US dollars. And when we can afford to go out to the restaurant, we'll pay for a three-course meal around 12.5 US dollars. And if you want to drink a beer or two, you have to pay extra: 5.8 US dollars (price for 2 bottles) And if you prefer a Coke, Fanta, Sprite or similar carbonated drink, then you have to pay 0.5 US dollars for a small bottle.
Below you will find a full list of prices in Sumba, including bananas, apples, beef, lettuce, or chicken breast


When you're thinking about traveling and it doesn't necessarily have to be a specific country, maybe the costs will be lower than in Sumba in one of the nearby countries? Check prices in: Brunei, Singapore, Christmas Island, Malaysia, and East Timor.

Food

Current prices overview: food prices Sumba

Restaurants

Current prices overview: Prices in restaurants Sumba

Cost Of Living

Current prices overview: cost of living Sumba

Entertainment

Current prices overview: entertainment costs Sumba

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

Price fees $89 ($32 - $95)

fees

$89 ($32 - $95)
by half less than in United States

Price internet $33 ($23 - $52)

internet

$33 ($23 - $52)
by half less than in United States

Price jeans $27 ($12.9 - $73)

jeans

$27 ($12.9 - $73)
by half less than in United States

Price average earnings $236

average earnings

$236
95% is less expensive than in United States

Price renting a small apartment in the center $205 ($186 - $459)

renting a small apartment in the center

$205 ($186 - $459)
88% is less expensive than in United States

Price renting a large apartment outside the center $425 ($239 - $866)

renting a large apartment outside the center

$425 ($239 - $866)
82% is less expensive than in United States

Price bread $1.3 ($0.88 - $2.2)

bread

$1.3 ($0.88 - $2.2)
63% is less expensive than in United States

Price cheese $7.6 ($2.9 - $12.6)

cheese

$7.6 ($2.9 - $12.6)
by half less than in United States

Price rice $0.83 ($0.6 - $1.1)

rice

$0.83 ($0.6 - $1.1)
82% is less expensive than in United States

Price tomatoes $1.2 ($0.61 - $2.1)

tomatoes

$1.2 ($0.61 - $2.1)
75% is less expensive than in United States

Price bananas $1.2 ($0.71 - $2.2)

bananas

$1.2 ($0.71 - $2.2)
29% is less expensive than in United States

Price wine $19.6 ($12.4 - $30)

wine

$19.6 ($12.4 - $30)
31% more than in United States

Price cheap restaurant $2.4 ($1 - $2.6)

cheap restaurant

$2.4 ($1 - $2.6)
88% is less expensive than in United States

Price local beer $2.9 ($1.5 - $3.6)

local beer

$2.9 ($1.5 - $3.6)
by half less than in United States

Price coffee $2.1 ($1.2 - $3.1)

coffee

$2.1 ($1.2 - $3.1)
by half less than in United States

Price bottle of water $0.45 ($0.36 - $0.98)

bottle of water

$0.45 ($0.36 - $0.98)
78% is less expensive than in United States

Price Burger King or a similar bar $2.9 ($3.1 - $4.1)

Burger King or a similar bar

$2.9 ($3.1 - $4.1)
73% is less expensive than in United States

Price Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda $0.5 ($0.44 - $1.2)

Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda

$0.5 ($0.44 - $1.2)
80% is less expensive than in United States

Food Prices Sumba

  1. Milk (regular), 1 liter $1.2 (IDR 19.4K)
  2. A loaf of fresh white bread (500g) $1.3 (IDR 21.2K)
  3. Eggs (regular) (12) $1.4 (IDR 22.1K)
  4. Local Cheese (1kg) $7.6 (IDR 123K)
  5. Water (1.5 liter bottle) $0.43 (IDR 6.94K)
  6. A bottle of wine (mid-range) $19.6 (IDR 317K)
  7. Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle) $2.1 (IDR 34.4K)
  8. Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) $3.3 (IDR 52.6K)
  9. Pack of Cigarettes (Marlboro) $2 (IDR 32.1K)
  10. Chicken breasts (skinless and boneless) - (1kg) $4.9 (IDR 79.9K)
  11. Apples (1kg) $2.8 (IDR 45.4K)
  12. Oranges (1kg) $1.7 (IDR 28.3K)
  13. Potatoes (1kg) $1.3 (IDR 21K)
  14. Lettuce (1 head) $0.54 (IDR 8.66K)
  15. Kilo of white rice $0.83 (IDR 13.3K)
  16. Tomatoes (1kg) $1.2 (IDR 20K)
  17. Bananas (1kg) $1.2 (IDR 19.2K)
  18. Onions (1kg) $1.6 (IDR 26.6K)
  19. Beef (1kg) (or similar red meat) $7.5 (IDR 121K)

Prices In Restaurants Sumba

  1. Meal in a cheap restaurant $2.4 (IDR 39.2K)
  2. Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course $12.5 (IDR 203K)
  3. McMeal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Combo Meal) $2.9 (IDR 47.2K)
  4. Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) $2.9 (IDR 46.7K)
  5. Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) $3.9 (IDR 63.1K)
  6. Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) $0.5 (IDR 8.07K)
  7. Water (0.33 liter bottle) $0.45 (IDR 7.33K)
  8. Cappuccino $2.1 (IDR 33.3K)

Cost Of Living Sumba

  1. One-way Ticket (Local Transport) $0.31 (IDR 5.04K)
  2. Monthly Pass (Regular Price) $6.8 (IDR 110K)
  3. Gasoline (1 liter) $0.77 (IDR 12.4K)
  4. Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW (or equivalent new car) $22.2K (IDR 358M)
  5. Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre $205 (IDR 3.32M)
  6. Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre $122 (IDR 1.97M)
  7. Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre $532 (IDR 8.61M)
  8. Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre $425 (IDR 6.87M)
  9. Utilities (electricity, heating, water, garbage) for an 85m2 apartment $89 (IDR 1.43M)
  10. Internet (60 Mbps or more, unlimited data, cable/ADSL) $33 (IDR 536K)
  11. numb_34 $2.9 (IDR 47K)
  12. 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) $27 (IDR 429K)
  13. 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M,...) $18.3 (IDR 297K)
  14. 1 pair of Nike running shoes or similar $60 (IDR 966K)
  15. 1 pair of men's leather shoes $50 (IDR 816K)
  16. Price per square meter for an apartment in the city center $1.68K (IDR 27.1M)
  17. Price per square meter for an apartment outside of city centre $947 (IDR 15.3M)
  18. Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) $236 (IDR 3.81M)
  19. Mortgage annual interest rate in percentages (%) 8.1%
  20. Taxi starting fare (normal tariff) $0.54 (IDR 8.66K)
  21. Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) $0.33 (IDR 5.38K)
  22. Taxi 1 hour waiting (normal tariff) $3.7 (IDR 59.6K)
  23. Toyota Corolla 1.6l, 97kW Comfort (or equivalent new car) $24.2K (IDR 392M)
  24. Preschool (or Kindergarten), Private, Monthly for 1 Child $111 (IDR 1.79M)
  25. International Primary School, Annually for 1 Child $5.25K (IDR 84.9M)

Entertainment Costs Sumba

  1. Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult $31 (IDR 495K)
  2. Tennis court rental (1 hour during a weekend) $15.2 (IDR 245K)
  3. Cinema, Single Ticket $2.7 (IDR 44.2K)

source: hikersbay.com & numbeo.com