In Indonesia, as in most countries, the value of the currency varies depending on the location. A dollar can buy a lot more in some areas than others.
In the city of Jakarta, for example, a dollar can buy around 9,000 rupiah. In Bali, the exchange rate is a bit higher and a dollar can buy around 10,000 rupiah. And in some rural areas, a dollar can buy as much as 15,000 rupiah.
So, depending on where you are in …