Cost of living in Male is 70% higher than in Semarang (without rent).
Rent in Male is 206% more expensive than in Semarang.
Cost of living including rent in Male is 135% higher than in Semarang.
Food in Male is 83% more expensive than in Semarang.
Transport in Male is 3% cheaper than in Semarang.
| Male | Semarang | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Male | Semarang | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
5.57 $ | 1.97 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 29.2 $ | 13.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.83 $ | 3.32 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.95 $ | 2.32 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.87 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.11 $ | 0.5 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.77 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.51 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.14 $ | 0.87 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.64 $ | 1.65 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.02 $ | 6.46 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.53 $ | 2.74 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.66 $ | 6.96 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.17 $ | 2.56 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.8 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.88 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.39 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.2 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.3 $ | 0.29 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.98 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.81 $ | 15.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.15 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 7.2 $ | 2.4 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.55 $ | 0.25 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 22.3 $ | 14 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.96 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 17.6 $ | 3.14 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 22.9 $ | 14 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.38 $ | 1.32 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.82 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.18 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.84 $ | 0.73 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
74 $ | 53.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
114 $ | 83.4 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
98.8 $ | 21.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 582 $ | 173 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,368 $ | 697 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 851 $ | 249 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,573 $ | 786 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,675 $ | 1,394 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,944 $ | 664 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,018 $ | 227 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 13.54 % | 7.85 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 80.9 $ | 28.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.27 $ | 3.34 $ |
| Haircut | 4.33 $ | 2.41 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 110 $ | 65.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 56.8 $ | 42.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 170 $ | 48.1 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,225 $ | 2,166 $ |