Cost of living
Pematangsiantar compared to Makassar
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Overview comparison
PematangsiantarMakassar
Consumer prices in Pematangsiantar are roughly 45% higher than in Makassar.
Cost of living
| Item | Pematangsiantar | Makassar |
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| Total with rent one person | 501 | 477 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,631 | 1,112 |
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| Without rent one person | 296 | 281 |
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| Without rent one family | 916 | 766 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 222.93 | 213.58 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 454.37 | 384.82 |
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| Food person | 222 | 210 |
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| Food family | 590 | 384 |
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| Transport person | 25.79 | 36.84 |
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| Transport family | 62.43 | 85.86 |
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| Life expectancy | 67.8 years | 78.39 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Pematangsiantar | Makassar |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.23 | 2.34 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 9.83 | 9.32 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 2.98 | 3.82 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.92 | 3.11 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.59 | 1.42 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.54 | 0.61 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Pematangsiantar | Makassar |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 280.11 | 168.68 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 164.88 | 111.95 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 579.35 | 361.19 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 277.79 | 262.52 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 34.14 | 68.12 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 55.75 | 102.34 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 33.03 | 46.8 |
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Transportation
| Item | Pematangsiantar | Makassar |
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| Local transport ticket | 10.58 | 8.5 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,776 | 1,972 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 726 | 525 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.39 | 0.38 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 10.5% | 4.37% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.97 | 3.3 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.79 | 0.86 |
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Groceries
| Item | Pematangsiantar | Makassar |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.22 | 1.18 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.52 | 1.15 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.76 | 1.68 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.39 | 6.79 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.62 | 3.08 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.91 | 6.54 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.99 | 1.04 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.31 | 0.28 |
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Other
| Item | Pematangsiantar | Makassar |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 27.2 | 28.55 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.37 | 3.43 |
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| Doctors visit | 16.83 | 12.89 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.35 | 1.87 |
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| Brand Jeans | 46.26 | 33.55 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 98.64 | 57.02 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 82.95 | 97.91 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 11,770 | 3,752 |
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