Cost of living
Kendari compared to Sulawesi Utara
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Overview comparison
KendariSulawesi Utara
Consumer prices in Sulawesi Utara are roughly 18% higher than in Kendari.
Cost of living
| Item | Kendari | Sulawesi Utara |
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| Total with rent one person | 499 | 462 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,188 | 1,158 |
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| Without rent one person | 303 | 321 |
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| Without rent one family | 726 | 750 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 232.92 | 106.26 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 515.56 | 153.02 |
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| Food person | 167 | 215 |
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| Food family | 476 | 473 |
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| Transport person | 20.99 | 39.83 |
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| Transport family | 66.42 | 139.02 |
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| Life expectancy | 77.51 years | 69.85 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Kendari | Sulawesi Utara |
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| Lunch Menu | 1.84 | 1.44 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 9.58 | 7.3 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.3 | 3.21 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.77 | 4.42 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.81 | 2.1 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.42 | 0.35 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Kendari | Sulawesi Utara |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 201.06 | 102.94 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 145.37 | 81.43 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 476.54 | 133.84 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 266.86 | 111.08 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 49.99 | 28.7 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 107.54 | 39.71 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 44.71 | 31.86 |
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Transportation
| Item | Kendari | Sulawesi Utara |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.63 | 6.8 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,769 | 930 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 697 | 720 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.38 | 0.31 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 8% | 21.91% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.4 | 4.6 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.71 | 0.6 |
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Groceries
| Item | Kendari | Sulawesi Utara |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.18 | 1.44 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.3 | 1.01 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.82 | 1.23 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.93 | 11.57 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.94 | 3.48 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.24 | 8.39 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.07 | 1.45 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.3 | 0.35 |
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Other
| Item | Kendari | Sulawesi Utara |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 23.39 | 15.55 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.28 | 1.94 |
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| Doctors visit | 13.98 | 20.68 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.42 | 2.51 |
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| Brand Jeans | 32.29 | 17.97 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 66.27 | 37.79 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 98.49 | 105.68 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,237 | 8,965 |
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