Cost of living
Pekalongan compared to West Sumatra
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Overview comparison
PekalonganWest Sumatra
Consumer prices in Pekalongan are roughly 12% higher than in West Sumatra.
Cost of living
| Item | Pekalongan | West Sumatra |
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| Total with rent one person | 503 | 479 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,469 | 1,109 |
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| Without rent one person | 242 | 292 |
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| Without rent one family | 754 | 934 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 233.87 | 139.58 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 583.93 | 174.96 |
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| Food person | 199 | 301 |
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| Food family | 508 | 750 |
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| Transport person | 26.28 | 44.15 |
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| Transport family | 51.64 | 116.94 |
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| Life expectancy | 83.88 years | 74.03 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Pekalongan | West Sumatra |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.05 | 1.1 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 11.25 | 23.35 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.16 | 3.95 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.97 | 1.37 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.58 | 1.67 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.41 | 1.76 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Pekalongan | West Sumatra |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 191.88 | 80.39 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 140.62 | 81.43 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 636.81 | 165.62 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 349.8 | 135 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 43.17 | 28.63 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 53.7 | 34.94 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 21.81 | 27.9 |
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Transportation
| Item | Pekalongan | West Sumatra |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.39 | 9.7 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,152 | 869 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 536 | 1,202 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.27 | 0.5 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 14.6% | 19.74% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 4.32 | 4.23 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.77 | 0.82 |
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Groceries
| Item | Pekalongan | West Sumatra |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.42 | 1.46 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.96 | 1.72 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.32 | 1.47 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.21 | 10.33 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.79 | 9.75 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.31 | 7.18 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.45 | 1.25 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.35 | 0.35 |
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Other
| Item | Pekalongan | West Sumatra |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 22.25 | 20.94 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.01 | 3.68 |
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| Doctors visit | 13.69 | 14.23 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.57 | 1.99 |
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| Brand Jeans | 53.81 | 85.88 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 67.55 | 53.55 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 84.2 | 157.36 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 7,609 | 6,494 |
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