Cost of living in Serang is 5% higher than in Maliana (without rent).
Rent in Serang is very similar to Maliana.
Cost of living including rent in Serang is 3% higher than in Maliana.
Food in Serang is 4% cheaper than in Maliana.
Transport in Serang is 84% more expensive than in Maliana.
| Serang | Maliana | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Serang | Maliana | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
1.7 $ | 3.37 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 12.1 $ | 20.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 1.99 $ | 4.66 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.62 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.75 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.52 $ | 0.55 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.11 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.19 $ | 0.67 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.96 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.73 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.07 $ | 6.86 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.98 $ | 4.3 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.24 $ | 6.7 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.66 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.32 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.84 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.45 $ | 0.91 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.4 $ | 1 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.32 $ | 0.34 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.11 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 23.3 $ | 7.35 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.24 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.55 $ | 2.84 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.35 $ | 0.37 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 15.5 $ | 13.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.88 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.2 $ | 6.39 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 18.2 $ | 14.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.39 $ | 3.58 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.28 $ | 2.94 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.17 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.84 $ | 1.27 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
36 $ | 38 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
56.2 $ | 58.8 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
26.8 $ | 27.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 153 $ | 150 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 362 $ | 304 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 218 $ | 216 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 597 $ | 458 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,358 $ | 1,476 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 748 $ | 845 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 358 $ | 404 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 8.72 % | 12.47 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 23.9 $ | 22.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.24 $ | 4.29 $ |
| Haircut | 3.95 $ | 4 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 66.5 $ | 64 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 46.4 $ | 28.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 113 $ | 101 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 8,477 $ | 3,330 $ |