Cost of living
Sulawesi Utara compared to Riau Islands
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Overview comparison
Sulawesi UtaraRiau Islands
Consumer prices in Riau Islands are roughly 85% higher than in Sulawesi Utara.
Cost of living
| Item | Sulawesi Utara | Riau Islands |
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| Total with rent one person | 462 | 3,507 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,158 | 8,481 |
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| Without rent one person | 321 | 861 |
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| Without rent one family | 750 | 2,637 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 106.26 | 2,215.18 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 153.02 | 3,929.07 |
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| Food person | 215 | 626 |
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| Food family | 473 | 1,567 |
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| Transport person | 39.83 | 260.82 |
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| Transport family | 139.02 | 752.23 |
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| Life expectancy | 69.85 years | 72.46 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Sulawesi Utara | Riau Islands |
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| Lunch Menu | 1.44 | 11.67 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 7.3 | 51.96 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.21 | 8.44 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.42 | 7.22 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.1 | 4.71 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.35 | 1.52 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Sulawesi Utara | Riau Islands |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 102.94 | 2,150.13 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 81.43 | 1,790.47 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 133.84 | 4,879.66 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 111.08 | 3,482.41 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 28.7 | 102.56 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 39.71 | 173.86 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 31.86 | 33.65 |
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Transportation
| Item | Sulawesi Utara | Riau Islands |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.8 | 3.4 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 930 | 21,393 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 720 | 9,022 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.31 | 1.24 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 21.91% | 95.47% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 4.6 | 17.06 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.6 | 2.53 |
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Groceries
| Item | Sulawesi Utara | Riau Islands |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.44 | 2.5 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.01 | 1.98 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.23 | 4.32 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.57 | 16.5 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.48 | 8.77 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.39 | 15.88 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.45 | 3.12 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.35 | 1.07 |
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Other
| Item | Sulawesi Utara | Riau Islands |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 15.55 | 129.18 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 1.94 | 13.71 |
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| Doctors visit | 20.68 | 86.2 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.51 | 29.4 |
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| Brand Jeans | 17.97 | 87.33 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 37.79 | 115.5 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 105.68 | 1,295.52 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 8,965 | 30,904 |
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