Cost of living in Semarang is 30% lower than in Aleppo (without rent).
Rent in Semarang is 103% more expensive than in Aleppo.
Cost of living including rent in Semarang is very similar to Aleppo.
Food in Semarang is 17% cheaper than in Aleppo.
Transport in Semarang is 61% cheaper than in Aleppo.
| Semarang | Aleppo | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Semarang | Aleppo | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
1.97 $ | 2.99 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 13.2 $ | 19.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.32 $ | 2.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.32 $ | 8.48 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.76 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.5 $ | 1.31 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.16 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.09 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.87 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.65 $ | 2.44 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.46 $ | 5.31 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.74 $ | 6.53 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.96 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.56 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.69 $ | 2.2 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.05 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.3 $ | 0.84 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.88 $ | 0.82 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.29 $ | 0.53 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.12 $ | 2.4 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 15.6 $ | 4.79 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.76 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.4 $ | 3.22 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.25 $ | 0.1 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 14 $ | 3.01 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.92 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.14 $ | 18.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 14 $ | 19.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.32 $ | 1.96 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 1.08 $ | 4.44 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.92 $ | 2.48 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.73 $ | 3.03 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
53.7 $ | 37.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
83.4 $ | 57.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
21.8 $ | 20.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 173 $ | 69.6 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 697 $ | 157 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 249 $ | 81.6 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 786 $ | 189 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,394 $ | 696 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 664 $ | 294 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 227 $ | 68.9 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 7.85 % | 18.85 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 28.1 $ | 15.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.34 $ | 2.98 $ |
| Haircut | 2.41 $ | 14.3 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 65.5 $ | 113 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 42.7 $ | 24.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 48.1 $ | 69.9 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,166 $ | 3,123 $ |