Cost of living
Kupang compared to West Sulawesi
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Overview comparison
KupangWest Sulawesi
Consumer prices in Kupang are roughly 4% higher than in West Sulawesi.
Cost of living
| Item | Kupang | West Sulawesi |
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| Total with rent one person | 551 | 472 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,323 | 1,002 |
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| Without rent one person | 254 | 302 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,017 | 832 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 260.81 | 128.64 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 406.34 | 197.45 |
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| Food person | 232 | 171 |
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| Food family | 620 | 528 |
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| Transport person | 35.74 | 43.01 |
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| Transport family | 94.86 | 128.57 |
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| Life expectancy | 84.41 years | 87.38 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Kupang | West Sulawesi |
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| Lunch Menu | 1.48 | 1.14 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 6.64 | 9.85 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.18 | 3.2 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.81 | 3.79 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.67 | 2.14 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.67 | 0.33 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Kupang | West Sulawesi |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 214.23 | 110.58 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 176.31 | 64.53 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 578.14 | 152.86 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 310.23 | 111.58 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 32.72 | 26.52 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 49.81 | 31.45 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 26.99 | 39.28 |
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Transportation
| Item | Kupang | West Sulawesi |
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| Local transport ticket | 9.33 | 7.75 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,069 | 1,055 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 690 | 714 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.35 | 0.36 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 17.08% | 23.21% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 4.78 | 3.58 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.72 | 0.78 |
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Groceries
| Item | Kupang | West Sulawesi |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.55 | 1.17 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.24 | 1.03 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.36 | 1.49 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.44 | 11.67 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.76 | 3.46 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.17 | 9.41 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.31 | 1.57 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.27 | 0.26 |
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Other
| Item | Kupang | West Sulawesi |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 26.53 | 14.63 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.09 | 2.07 |
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| Doctors visit | 16.89 | 21.26 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.88 | 1.78 |
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| Brand Jeans | 46.82 | 18.54 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 79.18 | 31.64 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 133.9 | 119.06 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 6,515 | 7,754 |
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