Cost of living
West Sulawesi compared to Palembang
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Overview comparison
West SulawesiPalembang
Consumer prices in Palembang are roughly 9% higher than in West Sulawesi.
Cost of living
| Item | West Sulawesi | Palembang |
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| Total with rent one person | 472 | 372 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,002 | 1,036 |
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| Without rent one person | 302 | 291 |
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| Without rent one family | 832 | 775 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 128.64 | 117.18 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 197.45 | 145.66 |
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| Food person | 171 | 169 |
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| Food family | 528 | 457 |
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| Transport person | 43.01 | 39.92 |
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| Transport family | 128.57 | 125.15 |
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| Life expectancy | 87.38 years | 72.78 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | West Sulawesi | Palembang |
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| Lunch Menu | 1.14 | 1.2 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 9.85 | 8.88 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.2 | 2.46 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.79 | 4.53 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.14 | 2.22 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.33 | 0.34 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | West Sulawesi | Palembang |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 110.58 | 95.09 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 64.53 | 72.82 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 152.86 | 186.43 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 111.58 | 122.3 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 26.52 | 26.16 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 31.45 | 30.43 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 39.28 | 28.31 |
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Transportation
| Item | West Sulawesi | Palembang |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.75 | 8.56 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,055 | 867 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 714 | 847 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.36 | 0.35 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 23.21% | 20.68% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.58 | 4.74 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.78 | 0.85 |
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Groceries
| Item | West Sulawesi | Palembang |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.17 | 1.34 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.03 | 1.01 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.49 | 1.18 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.67 | 13.61 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.46 | 3.39 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.41 | 7.49 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.57 | 1.34 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.26 | 0.29 |
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Other
| Item | West Sulawesi | Palembang |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 14.63 | 12.29 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 2.07 | 2.37 |
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| Doctors visit | 21.26 | 18.91 |
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| Haircut, simple | 1.78 | 2.35 |
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| Brand Jeans | 18.54 | 18.88 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 31.64 | 37.36 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 119.06 | 138.03 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 7,754 | 9,380 |
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