Cost of living in Palembang is 15% lower than in Sungai Petani (without rent).
Rent in Palembang is 56% cheaper than in Sungai Petani.
Cost of living including rent in Palembang is 34% lower than in Sungai Petani.
Food in Palembang is 17% cheaper than in Sungai Petani.
Transport in Palembang is 61% more expensive than in Sungai Petani.
| Palembang | Sungai Petani | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Palembang | Sungai Petani | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
1.37 $ | 3.1 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 9.14 $ | 21.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 2.65 $ | 4.32 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.99 $ | 4.35 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.36 $ | 1.43 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.4 $ | 0.48 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.24 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.07 $ | 0.76 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.69 $ | 2.04 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.36 $ | 2.06 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.3 $ | 9.52 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.31 $ | 3.62 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.12 $ | 10.1 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.73 $ | 2.9 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.33 $ | 1.63 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.91 $ | 2.7 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.26 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.19 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.32 $ | 0.34 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.12 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 19.1 $ | 14.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.82 $ | 2.71 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.96 $ | 4.22 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.35 $ | 0.68 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 20.2 $ | 12.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.73 $ | 0.49 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.21 $ | 5.08 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 19.2 $ | 25.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.4 $ | 3.71 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 1.18 $ | 3.95 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.66 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.78 $ | 1.74 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
22.8 $ | 22 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
35.3 $ | 33.8 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
33.5 $ | 30.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 70.2 $ | 229 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 106 $ | 460 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 94.8 $ | 310 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 159 $ | 627 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 991 $ | 1,204 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 729 $ | 481 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 298 $ | 331 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 7.94 % | 2.52 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 13.1 $ | 19.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 2.25 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Haircut | 2.05 $ | 5.74 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 35.3 $ | 60.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 17.4 $ | 60.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 124 $ | 113 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 8,525 $ | 5,447 $ |