Cost of living
Pontianak compared to Central Java
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Overview comparison
PontianakCentral Java
Consumer prices in Central Java are roughly 18% higher than in Pontianak.
Cost of living
| Item | Pontianak | Central Java |
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| Total with rent one person | 526 | 619 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,275 | 1,886 |
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| Without rent one person | 306 | 281 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,036 | 925 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 179.23 | 273.52 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 249.87 | 663.11 |
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| Food person | 207 | 245 |
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| Food family | 467 | 550 |
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| Transport person | 50.16 | 49.86 |
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| Transport family | 105.53 | 140.87 |
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| Life expectancy | 64.36 years | 90.26 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Pontianak | Central Java |
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| Lunch Menu | 1.54 | 1.97 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 11.67 | 13.31 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.85 | 3.31 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.03 | 2.69 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.01 | 2.29 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.58 | 0.62 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Pontianak | Central Java |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 115.97 | 285 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 69.4 | 157.68 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 374.37 | 821.84 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 122.85 | 516.28 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 35.25 | 36.76 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 58.65 | 69.13 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 37.33 | 30.42 |
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Transportation
| Item | Pontianak | Central Java |
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| Local transport ticket | 10.66 | 10.66 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,088 | 1,491 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 795 | 1,069 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.35 | 0.43 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 22.62% | 17.43% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 4.71 | 4.19 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.62 | 0.87 |
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Groceries
| Item | Pontianak | Central Java |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.19 | 1.48 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.4 | 1.44 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.83 | 1.85 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.35 | 9.81 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.23 | 3.76 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.05 | 7.69 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.98 | 1.22 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.33 | 0.36 |
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Other
| Item | Pontianak | Central Java |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 25.42 | 26.78 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 2.84 | 2.83 |
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| Doctors visit | 11.69 | 18.65 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.69 | 4.52 |
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| Brand Jeans | 71.96 | 56.79 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 59.39 | 75.07 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 56.78 | 111.03 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 6,982 | 7,008 |
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