Cost of living
Palembang compared to West Kalimantan
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Overview comparison
PalembangWest Kalimantan
Consumer prices in Palembang are roughly 10% higher than in West Kalimantan.
Cost of living
| Item | Palembang | West Kalimantan |
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| Total with rent one person | 372 | 512 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,036 | 1,241 |
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| Without rent one person | 291 | 299 |
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| Without rent one family | 775 | 966 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 117.18 | 168.68 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 145.66 | 220.69 |
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| Food person | 169 | 192 |
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| Food family | 457 | 454 |
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| Transport person | 39.92 | 43.78 |
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| Transport family | 125.15 | 99.63 |
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| Life expectancy | 72.78 years | 70.26 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Palembang | West Kalimantan |
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| Lunch Menu | 1.2 | 1.7 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 8.88 | 11.4 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 2.46 | 2.79 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.53 | 4.34 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.22 | 0.98 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.34 | 0.54 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Palembang | West Kalimantan |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 95.09 | 81.53 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 72.82 | 78.42 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 186.43 | 305.53 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 122.3 | 91.23 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 26.16 | 27.21 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 30.43 | 54.55 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 28.31 | 47.6 |
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Transportation
| Item | Palembang | West Kalimantan |
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| Local transport ticket | 8.56 | 11.32 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 867 | 939 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 847 | 906 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.35 | 0.27 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 20.68% | 20.57% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 4.74 | 5.08 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.85 | 0.68 |
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Groceries
| Item | Palembang | West Kalimantan |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.34 | 1.35 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.01 | 1.07 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.18 | 1.58 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.61 | 7.56 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.39 | 5.22 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.49 | 8.29 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.34 | 0.98 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.29 | 0.45 |
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Other
| Item | Palembang | West Kalimantan |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 12.29 | 29.28 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 2.37 | 2.73 |
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| Doctors visit | 18.91 | 10.91 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.35 | 3.56 |
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| Brand Jeans | 18.88 | 72.68 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 37.36 | 54.5 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 138.03 | 71.44 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 9,380 | 7,135 |
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