Cost of living
West Sumatra compared to South Sulawesi
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Overview comparison
West SumatraSouth Sulawesi
Consumer prices in South Sulawesi are roughly 23% higher than in West Sumatra.
Cost of living
| Item | West Sumatra | South Sulawesi |
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| Total with rent one person | 479 | 698 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,109 | 1,902 |
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| Without rent one person | 292 | 343 |
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| Without rent one family | 934 | 931 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 139.58 | 249.31 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 174.96 | 511.78 |
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| Food person | 301 | 201 |
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| Food family | 750 | 524 |
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| Transport person | 44.15 | 42.56 |
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| Transport family | 116.94 | 102.1 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.03 years | 67.57 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | West Sumatra | South Sulawesi |
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| Lunch Menu | 1.1 | 1.73 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 23.35 | 16.72 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.95 | 3.39 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.37 | 2.99 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.67 | 2.14 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.76 | 0.65 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | West Sumatra | South Sulawesi |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 80.39 | 311.47 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 81.43 | 195.52 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 165.62 | 715.54 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 135 | 469.18 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 28.63 | 45.94 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 34.94 | 80.64 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 27.9 | 30.56 |
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Transportation
| Item | West Sumatra | South Sulawesi |
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| Local transport ticket | 9.7 | 10.84 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 869 | 1,441 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,202 | 1,008 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.5 | 0.3 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 19.74% | 11.74% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 4.23 | 4.97 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.82 | 0.78 |
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Groceries
| Item | West Sumatra | South Sulawesi |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.46 | 1.29 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.72 | 1.07 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.47 | 1.46 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.33 | 8.22 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.75 | 3.12 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.18 | 7.16 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.25 | 1.22 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.35 | 0.34 |
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Other
| Item | West Sumatra | South Sulawesi |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 20.94 | 32.31 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.68 | 2.75 |
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| Doctors visit | 14.23 | 14.61 |
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| Haircut, simple | 1.99 | 3.37 |
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| Brand Jeans | 85.88 | 43.97 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 53.55 | 83.74 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 157.36 | 136.05 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 6,494 | 7,673 |
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