Cost of living in Bengkulu is 9% higher than in Dhamar (without rent).
Rent in Bengkulu is 8% more expensive than in Dhamar.
Cost of living including rent in Bengkulu is 8% higher than in Dhamar.
Food in Bengkulu is 5% more expensive than in Dhamar.
Transport in Bengkulu is 60% more expensive than in Dhamar.
| Bengkulu | Dhamar | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Bengkulu | Dhamar | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
1.64 $ | 2.96 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 14.6 $ | 19.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 2.95 $ | 4.43 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.4 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.03 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.81 $ | 0.47 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.27 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.43 $ | 0.58 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.06 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.35 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.84 $ | 6.64 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.42 $ | 4.26 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.56 $ | 6.52 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.37 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.31 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.92 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.27 $ | 0.86 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.97 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.32 $ | 0.32 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.18 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 17.7 $ | 7.38 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.4 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.12 $ | 2.8 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.41 $ | 0.31 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 18.2 $ | 11 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.79 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.95 $ | 5.86 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 15.1 $ | 11.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.54 $ | 3.27 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 1.68 $ | 2.78 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.76 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.76 $ | 1.25 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
33.2 $ | 36.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
51.1 $ | 56.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
26.7 $ | 27.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 163 $ | 143 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 242 $ | 300 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 240 $ | 210 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 361 $ | 447 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 842 $ | 1,520 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,046 $ | 823 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 280 $ | 388 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 8.7 % | 12.81 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 17 $ | 22.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3 $ | 4 $ |
| Haircut | 2.23 $ | 3.63 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 47 $ | 60.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 46.1 $ | 25.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 118 $ | 76.9 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,857 $ | 2,842 $ |