Cost of living
Kendari compared to Medan
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Overview comparison
KendariMedan
Consumer prices in Medan are roughly 45% higher than in Kendari.
Cost of living
| Item | Kendari | Medan |
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| Total with rent one person | 499 | 600 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,188 | 1,310 |
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| Without rent one person | 303 | 304 |
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| Without rent one family | 726 | 1,190 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 232.92 | 241.65 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 515.56 | 455.88 |
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| Food person | 167 | 200 |
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| Food family | 476 | 527 |
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| Transport person | 20.99 | 40.15 |
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| Transport family | 66.42 | 134.48 |
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| Life expectancy | 77.51 years | 68.35 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Kendari | Medan |
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| Lunch Menu | 1.84 | 2.6 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 9.58 | 13.65 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.3 | 2.66 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.77 | 3.52 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.81 | 2 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.42 | 0.49 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Kendari | Medan |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 201.06 | 208.93 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 145.37 | 116.49 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 476.54 | 403.47 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 266.86 | 272.43 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 49.99 | 45.96 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 107.54 | 61.79 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 44.71 | 31.41 |
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Transportation
| Item | Kendari | Medan |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.63 | 8.5 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,769 | 2,037 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 697 | 638 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.38 | 0.28 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 8% | 8.25% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.4 | 4.99 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.71 | 0.73 |
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Groceries
| Item | Kendari | Medan |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.18 | 1.6 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.3 | 1.04 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.82 | 1.74 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.93 | 4.87 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.94 | 2.55 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.24 | 8.17 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.07 | 1.25 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.3 | 0.25 |
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Other
| Item | Kendari | Medan |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 23.39 | 30.34 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.28 | 3.92 |
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| Doctors visit | 13.98 | 15.77 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.42 | 2.95 |
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| Brand Jeans | 32.29 | 71.12 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 66.27 | 126.47 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 98.49 | 73.25 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,237 | 13,322 |
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