Cost of living in Pontianak is 18% lower than in Istiklol (without rent).
Rent in Pontianak is 47% cheaper than in Istiklol.
Cost of living including rent in Pontianak is 31% lower than in Istiklol.
Food in Pontianak is 20% cheaper than in Istiklol.
Transport in Pontianak is 151% more expensive than in Istiklol.
| Pontianak | Istiklol | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Pontianak | Istiklol | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
1.46 $ | 5.69 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 9.69 $ | 14.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.17 $ | 10.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.56 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.19 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.57 $ | 0.59 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.23 $ | 0.85 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.17 $ | 0.57 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.86 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.75 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.75 $ | 8.97 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.3 $ | 4.2 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.98 $ | 7.04 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.62 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.99 $ | 1.97 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.46 $ | 2.41 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.13 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.19 $ | 0.46 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.4 $ | 0.37 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.12 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 26.3 $ | 7.56 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.19 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.46 $ | 2.34 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.33 $ | 0.4 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 25.8 $ | 25.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.69 $ | 0.83 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.57 $ | 3.12 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 9.95 $ | 119 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.05 $ | 4.69 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.5 $ | 3.56 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.93 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.15 $ | 1.96 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
32.8 $ | 29.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
50.6 $ | 45.8 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
43.6 $ | 24 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 70.4 $ | 219 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 111 $ | 402 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 104 $ | 293 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 314 $ | 593 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,181 $ | 668 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 825 $ | 455 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 361 $ | 285 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 9.59 % | 20.16 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 31.2 $ | 24.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.21 $ | 4.72 $ |
| Haircut | 3.01 $ | 3.17 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 61.4 $ | 76.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 70.2 $ | 25.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 65.6 $ | 107 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,829 $ | 10,390 $ |