Cost of living
Palu (Indonesia) compared to Medan
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Overview comparison
Palu (Indonesia)Medan
Consumer prices in Medan are roughly 43% higher than in Palu (Indonesia).
Cost of living
| Item | Palu (Indonesia) | Medan |
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| Total with rent one person | 568 | 600 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,215 | 1,310 |
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| Without rent one person | 287 | 304 |
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| Without rent one family | 963 | 1,190 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 222.44 | 241.65 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 514.31 | 455.88 |
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| Food person | 215 | 200 |
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| Food family | 553 | 527 |
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| Transport person | 28.72 | 40.15 |
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| Transport family | 84.25 | 134.48 |
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| Life expectancy | 75.88 years | 68.35 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Palu (Indonesia) | Medan |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.13 | 2.6 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 13.76 | 13.65 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.61 | 2.66 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.45 | 3.52 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.17 | 2 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.45 | 0.49 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Palu (Indonesia) | Medan |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 190.22 | 208.93 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 122.57 | 116.49 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 512.04 | 403.47 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 313.39 | 272.43 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 42.98 | 45.96 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 60.91 | 61.79 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 53.37 | 31.41 |
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Transportation
| Item | Palu (Indonesia) | Medan |
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| Local transport ticket | 10.6 | 8.5 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,355 | 2,037 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 703 | 638 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.65 | 0.28 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 16.69% | 8.25% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.24 | 4.99 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.76 | 0.73 |
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Groceries
| Item | Palu (Indonesia) | Medan |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.5 | 1.6 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.98 | 1.04 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.84 | 1.74 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.47 | 4.87 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.99 | 2.55 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.82 | 8.17 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.23 | 1.25 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.46 | 0.25 |
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Other
| Item | Palu (Indonesia) | Medan |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 21.77 | 30.34 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.43 | 3.92 |
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| Doctors visit | 16.18 | 15.77 |
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| Haircut, simple | 5 | 2.95 |
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| Brand Jeans | 48.72 | 71.12 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 94.16 | 126.47 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 84.32 | 73.25 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,713 | 13,322 |
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