Cost of living in Dumai is 3% lower than in Surabaya (without rent).
Rent in Dumai is 15% more expensive than in Surabaya.
Cost of living including rent in Dumai is 5% higher than in Surabaya.
Food in Dumai is 6% more expensive than in Surabaya.
Transport in Dumai is 45% cheaper than in Surabaya.
| Dumai | Surabaya | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Dumai | Surabaya | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.07 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 11.6 $ | 13.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 2.83 $ | 2.96 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.3 $ | 2.65 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.74 $ | 2.41 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.86 $ | 0.44 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.49 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.4 $ | 1.33 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.06 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.47 $ | 1.65 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.2 $ | 7.07 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.45 $ | 2.7 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.42 $ | 7.02 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.99 $ | 2.56 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.57 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.04 $ | 2.2 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.11 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.89 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.3 $ | 0.3 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.26 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 24.2 $ | 23.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.46 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.34 $ | 2.37 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.35 $ | 0.4 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 15.2 $ | 9.91 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.85 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.83 $ | 3.14 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 16 $ | 14 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.31 $ | 2.86 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.39 $ | 2.23 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.81 $ | 0.86 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.76 $ | 0.75 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
42 $ | 53.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
63.8 $ | 83.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
28.9 $ | 21.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 170 $ | 154 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 278 $ | 334 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 383 $ | 249 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 793 $ | 500 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,555 $ | 2,011 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,884 $ | 1,268 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 345 $ | 352 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 10.34 % | 8.36 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 25.7 $ | 29.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.7 $ | 2.98 $ |
| Haircut | 2.52 $ | 3.58 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 66.8 $ | 69 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 45.5 $ | 48.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 171 $ | 94.9 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,819 $ | 5,075 $ |