Moving to Puerto Rico from Indonesia
What to Expect
Considering a move from Indonesia to Puerto Rico? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Indonesia to Puerto Rico, you would find that Puerto Rico is 2.8 times more expensive than Indonesia overall. A IDR1,336,972,500 salary in Indonesia would need to be roughly $150,985 in Puerto Rico to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Spanish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Indonesia and Puerto Rico.
What does your salary buy?
IDR1,336,972,500 → $150,985
To maintain the same standard of living in Puerto Rico
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 4.7 times more
Groceries
pay 2.2 times more
Transportation
pay 2.0 times more
Housing
pay 3.6 times more
Childcare
pay 3.0 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 2.6 times more
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Puerto Rico compared to Indonesia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Indonesia performs better than Puerto Rico across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Indonesia performs better than Puerto Rico across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Puerto Rico performs significantly better than Indonesia across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Indonesia generally does better on employment & economy, though Puerto Rico leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Puerto Rico generally does better on family life, though Indonesia leads in literacy rate.
Data: Direktorat Jenderal Pajak, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Indonesia and Puerto Rico. To live, work, or study long-term in Puerto Rico, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Puerto Rico's immigration authority.
Indonesia passport holder visiting Puerto Rico
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Puerto Rico than Indonesia?
On average Puerto Rico is around 101% pricier than Indonesia, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Puerto Rico?
Budget about $37,746 for 3 months in Puerto Rico (based on a IDR1,336,972,500 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Puerto Rico?
Connectivity is usually fine (Puerto Rico: 21.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Puerto Rico offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Puerto Rico safe for expats?
Indonesia performs better than Puerto Rico across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Puerto Rico is 14.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Indonesia.
What language do they speak in Puerto Rico?
The official languages in Puerto Rico are English and Spanish. In Indonesia, the official language is Indonesian.
