Cost of living
North Maluku compared to Surabaya
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Overview comparison
North MalukuSurabaya
Consumer prices in Surabaya are roughly 24% higher than in North Maluku.
Cost of living
| Item | North Maluku | Surabaya |
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| Total with rent one person | 539 | 630 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,295 | 1,283 |
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| Without rent one person | 325 | 369 |
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| Without rent one family | 864 | 1,039 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 120.9 | 234.21 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 193.84 | 527.33 |
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| Food person | 195 | 224 |
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| Food family | 493 | 565 |
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| Transport person | 45.74 | 44.21 |
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| Transport family | 125.86 | 134.52 |
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| Life expectancy | 70.76 years | 76.37 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | North Maluku | Surabaya |
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| Lunch Menu | 1.53 | 1.53 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 12.16 | 14.74 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.09 | 2.66 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.35 | 2.68 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.35 | 2.06 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.3 | 0.49 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | North Maluku | Surabaya |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 242.21 | 271.79 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 103.25 | 167.1 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 390.76 | 459.82 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 145.76 | 292.3 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 18.88 | 64.59 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 28.68 | 73.95 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 15.04 | 20.86 |
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Transportation
| Item | North Maluku | Surabaya |
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| Local transport ticket | 11.25 | 9.32 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 589 | 2,250 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 343 | 1,280 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.41 | 0.36 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 35.26% | 9.85% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 4.23 | 3.44 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.92 | 0.73 |
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Groceries
| Item | North Maluku | Surabaya |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.18 | 1.4 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.03 | 1.48 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.84 | 1.77 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.51 | 8.09 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.74 | 2.56 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.32 | 8.25 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.66 | 1.68 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.35 | 0.35 |
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Other
| Item | North Maluku | Surabaya |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 18.62 | 33.37 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 2.82 | 2.49 |
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| Doctors visit | 8.94 | 13.18 |
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| Haircut, simple | 1.75 | 3.06 |
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| Brand Jeans | 51.46 | 40.72 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 90.57 | 74.36 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 141.69 | 87.68 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,830 | 4,242 |
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