Cost of living
Kendari compared to Makassar
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Overview comparison
KendariMakassar
Consumer prices in Kendari are roughly 7% higher than in Makassar.
Cost of living
| Item | Kendari | Makassar |
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| Total with rent one person | 499 | 477 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,188 | 1,112 |
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| Without rent one person | 303 | 281 |
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| Without rent one family | 726 | 766 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 232.92 | 213.58 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 515.56 | 384.82 |
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| Food person | 167 | 210 |
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| Food family | 476 | 384 |
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| Transport person | 20.99 | 36.84 |
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| Transport family | 66.42 | 85.86 |
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| Life expectancy | 77.51 years | 78.39 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Kendari | Makassar |
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| Lunch Menu | 1.84 | 2.34 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 9.58 | 9.32 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.3 | 3.82 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.77 | 3.11 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.81 | 1.42 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.42 | 0.61 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Kendari | Makassar |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 201.06 | 168.68 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 145.37 | 111.95 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 476.54 | 361.19 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 266.86 | 262.52 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 49.99 | 68.12 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 107.54 | 102.34 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 44.71 | 46.8 |
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Transportation
| Item | Kendari | Makassar |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.63 | 8.5 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,769 | 1,972 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 697 | 525 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.38 | 0.38 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 8% | 4.37% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.4 | 3.3 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.71 | 0.86 |
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Groceries
| Item | Kendari | Makassar |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.18 | 1.18 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.3 | 1.15 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.82 | 1.68 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.93 | 6.79 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.94 | 3.08 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.24 | 6.54 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.07 | 1.04 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.3 | 0.28 |
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Other
| Item | Kendari | Makassar |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 23.39 | 28.55 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.28 | 3.43 |
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| Doctors visit | 13.98 | 12.89 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.42 | 1.87 |
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| Brand Jeans | 32.29 | 33.55 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 66.27 | 57.02 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 98.49 | 97.91 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,237 | 3,752 |
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