Cost of living in Salem is 157% higher than in Jakarta (without rent).
Rent in Salem is 440% more expensive than in Jakarta.
Cost of living including rent in Salem is 297% higher than in Jakarta.
Food in Salem is 199% more expensive than in Jakarta.
Transport in Salem is 7% cheaper than in Jakarta.
| Salem | Jakarta | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Salem | Jakarta | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
24.9 $ | 2.3 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 99.2 $ | 19.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.9 $ | 3.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 8.04 $ | 2.8 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.97 $ | 2.44 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.51 $ | 0.63 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.24 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 4.41 $ | 1.38 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.79 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.32 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.4 $ | 8.35 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.5 $ | 3.97 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.8 $ | 8.58 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.63 $ | 3.27 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.31 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.34 $ | 2.3 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.35 $ | 1.65 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.42 $ | 2.77 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.34 $ | 0.32 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.45 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 13 $ | 23.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.92 $ | 2.4 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 11.8 $ | 2.77 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.51 $ | 0.23 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 55.2 $ | 13 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.04 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 16.9 $ | 3.51 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 157 $ | 24.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.32 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 6.41 $ | 2.67 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4.09 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.95 $ | 0.8 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
104 $ | 73.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
161 $ | 114 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
83.1 $ | 29 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,767 $ | 238 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,839 $ | 641 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 2,124 $ | 412 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 3,741 $ | 1,262 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 8,293 $ | 2,279 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,592 $ | 1,128 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,958 $ | 582 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.55 % | 9.24 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 42.5 $ | 28.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.6 $ | 3.34 $ |
| Haircut | 19.5 $ | 5.56 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 97.5 $ | 90.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 71.3 $ | 59.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,581 $ | 167 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 23,620 $ | 9,494 $ |