Cost of living in Pontianak is very similar to Dhaka (without rent).
Rent in Pontianak is 26% more expensive than in Dhaka.
Cost of living including rent in Pontianak is 7% higher than in Dhaka.
Food in Pontianak is 4% more expensive than in Dhaka.
Transport in Pontianak is 41% cheaper than in Dhaka.
| Pontianak | Dhaka | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Pontianak | Dhaka | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
1.46 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 9.69 $ | 11.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.17 $ | 4.57 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.56 $ | 4.18 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.19 $ | 2.07 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.57 $ | 0.29 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.23 $ | 0.77 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.17 $ | 0.68 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.86 $ | 0.63 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.75 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.75 $ | 8.18 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.3 $ | 3.26 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.98 $ | 6.58 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.62 $ | 2.52 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.99 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.46 $ | 2.44 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.13 $ | 0.46 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.19 $ | 0.83 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.4 $ | 0.19 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.12 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 26.3 $ | 8.68 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.19 $ | 3.4 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.46 $ | 2.81 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.33 $ | 0.42 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 25.8 $ | 18.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.69 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.57 $ | 4.51 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 9.95 $ | 13.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.05 $ | 3.65 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.5 $ | 3.97 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.93 $ | 0.79 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.15 $ | 0.67 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
32.8 $ | 19.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
50.6 $ | 29.7 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
43.6 $ | 12.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 70.4 $ | 77.4 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 111 $ | 167 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 104 $ | 137 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 314 $ | 293 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,181 $ | 1,008 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 825 $ | 531 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 361 $ | 282 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 9.59 % | 10.48 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 31.2 $ | 18.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.21 $ | 4.13 $ |
| Haircut | 3.01 $ | 2.4 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 61.4 $ | 40.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 70.2 $ | 17.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 65.6 $ | 45.9 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,829 $ | 1,444 $ |