Cost of living in Lapu-Lapu is 2% lower than in Bekasi (without rent).
Rent in Lapu-Lapu is 46% more expensive than in Bekasi.
Cost of living including rent in Lapu-Lapu is 16% higher than in Bekasi.
Food in Lapu-Lapu is very similar to Bekasi.
Transport in Lapu-Lapu is 34% cheaper than in Bekasi.
| Lapu-Lapu | Bekasi | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Lapu-Lapu | Bekasi | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.42 $ | 2.17 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 17.7 $ | 12.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.41 $ | 3.09 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.24 $ | 2.67 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.54 $ | 2.91 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.81 $ | 0.49 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.73 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.33 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.97 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.16 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.65 $ | 9.8 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.33 $ | 3.37 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.56 $ | 8.56 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.22 $ | 3.17 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.31 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.14 $ | 2.29 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.82 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.08 $ | 2.76 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.51 $ | 0.32 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.62 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.49 $ | 23.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.98 $ | 2.4 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.85 $ | 2.26 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.27 $ | 0.4 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 14.4 $ | 13 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.19 $ | 0.78 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 2.77 $ | 3.31 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 13.7 $ | 21.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.48 $ | 2.13 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.92 $ | 2.31 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.61 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.62 $ | 1.31 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
67.7 $ | 42.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
106 $ | 65.9 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
28.6 $ | 26.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 193 $ | 124 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 489 $ | 274 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 262 $ | 197 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 574 $ | 380 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 617 $ | 694 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 447 $ | 1,075 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 268 $ | 477 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 7.72 % | 8.99 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 35.5 $ | 16.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.96 $ | 2.82 $ |
| Haircut | 3.56 $ | 5.58 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 71.8 $ | 72.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 45.4 $ | 41.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 125 $ | 109 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,767 $ | 8,916 $ |