Cost of living
Central Java compared to Palembang
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Overview comparison
Central JavaPalembang
Consumer prices in Central Java are roughly 11% higher than in Palembang.
Cost of living
| Item | Central Java | Palembang |
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| Total with rent one person | 619 | 372 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,886 | 1,036 |
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| Without rent one person | 281 | 291 |
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| Without rent one family | 925 | 775 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 273.52 | 117.18 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 663.11 | 145.66 |
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| Food person | 245 | 169 |
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| Food family | 550 | 457 |
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| Transport person | 49.86 | 39.92 |
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| Transport family | 140.87 | 125.15 |
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| Life expectancy | 90.26 years | 72.78 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Central Java | Palembang |
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| Lunch Menu | 1.97 | 1.2 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 13.31 | 8.88 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.31 | 2.46 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.69 | 4.53 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.29 | 2.22 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.62 | 0.34 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Central Java | Palembang |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 285 | 95.09 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 157.68 | 72.82 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 821.84 | 186.43 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 516.28 | 122.3 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 36.76 | 26.16 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 69.13 | 30.43 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 30.42 | 28.31 |
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Transportation
| Item | Central Java | Palembang |
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| Local transport ticket | 10.66 | 8.56 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,491 | 867 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,069 | 847 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.43 | 0.35 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 17.43% | 20.68% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 4.19 | 4.74 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.87 | 0.85 |
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Groceries
| Item | Central Java | Palembang |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.48 | 1.34 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.44 | 1.01 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.85 | 1.18 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.81 | 13.61 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.76 | 3.39 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.69 | 7.49 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.22 | 1.34 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.36 | 0.29 |
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Other
| Item | Central Java | Palembang |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 26.78 | 12.29 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 2.83 | 2.37 |
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| Doctors visit | 18.65 | 18.91 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.52 | 2.35 |
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| Brand Jeans | 56.79 | 18.88 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 75.07 | 37.36 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 111.03 | 138.03 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 7,008 | 9,380 |
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