How much does a meal cost in America?
Hi, I live in Indonesia, a country in south east Asia. Our currency is IDR (Rupiahs) I looked it up, that more or less, 1 USD =8.000 Rupiah As a college student, we can have a great meal at just 15.000 IDR here... I know the answers might vary, but I'd love to hear anyway.
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Double Cheeseburger combo from McD's = $3.50 other meals = at least $5-6 Expect at least 15 and up in a "restaurant" like Olive Garden, Red Lobster and stuff like that but you won't be frequenting there as a college student Also check for student meal plans at your college, their prices should be competitive and affordable for some... though some can be overly expensive.
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What part of America are you curious about? In most of the word there are low-income communities, middle class areas, and the very, very ritzy spots (like Beverly Hills). Meal prices vary according to the type of restaurant (fast food, family-style, or high end fancy restaurants) and the communities they're located in. In a middle class neighborhood at a family-style restaurant, I would think a dinner would cost about $10.00 (then you still have to add drinks, tax, and tip). That's about 88,550 IDR. A fast food meal in a middle class neighborhood might be about half that.
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It depends on the part of America you go to and where you eat, at a restaurant. New York City $10 - $40 (80.000 - 320.000 IDR). Dallas $6 - $30 (48.000 - 240.000 IDR). Making your food to eat at home $3 - $10 (24.000 - 80.000 IDR).
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It depends on what you are eating. When I was a college student, I managed to have many meals for less than $1. Pre-packaged Ramen Noodle soup is a staple of many college students, and you can get that for about $0.25 per serving. Add an apple (about $0.50), and you have a filling, though unspectacular, meal. I don't know the exact numbers, but I would imagine that the normal meals that I prepare at home now are about $4.00 each. But if I eat in a restaurant, I can spend anywhere from about $10 to $30 on a meal. High priced restaurants can cost in the hundreds of dollars, but I certainly don't go to those places!
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