Cost of living in Ko Lipe is very similar to Bali (without rent).
Rent in Ko Lipe is 53% cheaper than in Bali.
Cost of living including rent in Ko Lipe is 34% lower than in Bali.
Food in Ko Lipe is 3% more expensive than in Bali.
Transport in Ko Lipe is 37% cheaper than in Bali.
| Ko Lipe | Bali | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Ko Lipe | Bali | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.86 $ | 2.69 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 31.4 $ | 23 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.57 $ | 4.28 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.81 $ | 3.29 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.35 $ | 2.43 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.89 $ | 1.27 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.99 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.71 $ | 1.95 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.56 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.4 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 20.5 $ | 18.6 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.82 $ | 4.03 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.7 $ | 9.5 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.91 $ | 3.2 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.36 $ | 1.72 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2 $ | 2.84 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.02 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.35 $ | 2.1 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.33 $ | 0.53 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.3 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 17.7 $ | 18.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.84 $ | 2.55 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.03 $ | 2.33 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.91 $ | 0.29 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 23.6 $ | 8.77 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.25 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 11.7 $ | 4.23 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 28.9 $ | 20.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.33 $ | 2.27 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.71 $ | 2.51 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.4 $ | 2.73 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.51 $ | 1.13 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
60.5 $ | 54.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
92 $ | 84.8 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
17.2 $ | 33.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 231 $ | 572 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 606 $ | 1,937 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 347 $ | 798 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 889 $ | 3,170 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,067 $ | 1,875 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,671 $ | 1,409 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 743 $ | 288 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.46 % | 12.25 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 46.6 $ | 90.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.94 $ | 3.61 $ |
| Haircut | 5.48 $ | 3.66 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 94.3 $ | 83.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 54.8 $ | 57.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 387 $ | 263 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 10,190 $ | 8,739 $ |