Cost of living
Palu (Indonesia) compared to Central Java
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Overview comparison
Palu (Indonesia)Central Java
Consumer prices in Central Java are roughly 26% higher than in Palu (Indonesia).
Cost of living
| Item | Palu (Indonesia) | Central Java |
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| Total with rent one person | 568 | 619 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,215 | 1,886 |
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| Without rent one person | 287 | 281 |
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| Without rent one family | 963 | 925 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 222.44 | 273.52 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 514.31 | 663.11 |
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| Food person | 215 | 245 |
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| Food family | 553 | 550 |
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| Transport person | 28.72 | 49.86 |
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| Transport family | 84.25 | 140.87 |
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| Life expectancy | 75.88 years | 90.26 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Palu (Indonesia) | Central Java |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.13 | 1.97 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 13.76 | 13.31 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.61 | 3.31 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.45 | 2.69 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.17 | 2.29 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.45 | 0.62 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Palu (Indonesia) | Central Java |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 190.22 | 285 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 122.57 | 157.68 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 512.04 | 821.84 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 313.39 | 516.28 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 42.98 | 36.76 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 60.91 | 69.13 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 53.37 | 30.42 |
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Transportation
| Item | Palu (Indonesia) | Central Java |
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| Local transport ticket | 10.6 | 10.66 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,355 | 1,491 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 703 | 1,069 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.65 | 0.43 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 16.69% | 17.43% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.24 | 4.19 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.76 | 0.87 |
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Groceries
| Item | Palu (Indonesia) | Central Java |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.5 | 1.48 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.98 | 1.44 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.84 | 1.85 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.47 | 9.81 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.99 | 3.76 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.82 | 7.69 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.23 | 1.22 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.46 | 0.36 |
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Other
| Item | Palu (Indonesia) | Central Java |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 21.77 | 26.78 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.43 | 2.83 |
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| Doctors visit | 16.18 | 18.65 |
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| Haircut, simple | 5 | 4.52 |
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| Brand Jeans | 48.72 | 56.79 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 94.16 | 75.07 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 84.32 | 111.03 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,713 | 7,008 |
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