Cost of living
Sulawesi Utara compared to West Java
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Overview comparison
Sulawesi UtaraWest Java
Consumer prices in West Java are roughly 20% higher than in Sulawesi Utara.
Cost of living
| Item | Sulawesi Utara | West Java |
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| Total with rent one person | 462 | 683 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,158 | 1,690 |
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| Without rent one person | 321 | 265 |
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| Without rent one family | 750 | 794 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 106.26 | 292.24 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 153.02 | 560.54 |
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| Food person | 215 | 245 |
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| Food family | 473 | 525 |
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| Transport person | 39.83 | 41.51 |
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| Transport family | 139.02 | 138.84 |
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| Life expectancy | 69.85 years | 78.11 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Sulawesi Utara | West Java |
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| Lunch Menu | 1.44 | 2.24 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 7.3 | 15.52 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.21 | 3.21 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.42 | 2.77 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.1 | 2.39 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.35 | 0.68 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Sulawesi Utara | West Java |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 102.94 | 273.59 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 81.43 | 184.43 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 133.84 | 792.82 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 111.08 | 439.84 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 28.7 | 40.83 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 39.71 | 73.47 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 31.86 | 31.77 |
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Transportation
| Item | Sulawesi Utara | West Java |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.8 | 9.71 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 930 | 1,511 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 720 | 1,082 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.31 | 0.4 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 21.91% | 12.87% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 4.6 | 3.66 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.6 | 0.71 |
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Groceries
| Item | Sulawesi Utara | West Java |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.44 | 1.17 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.01 | 1.08 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.23 | 1.97 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.57 | 8.46 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.48 | 3.08 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.39 | 7.67 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.45 | 1.65 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.35 | 0.37 |
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Other
| Item | Sulawesi Utara | West Java |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 15.55 | 25.98 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 1.94 | 3.65 |
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| Doctors visit | 20.68 | 19 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.51 | 3.41 |
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| Brand Jeans | 17.97 | 44.2 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 37.79 | 72.45 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 105.68 | 134.71 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 8,965 | 8,864 |
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