In Bengkulu, Indonesia, a family of four typically needs around $1230 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $530 monthly.
Compared to the European benchmark, Bengkulu is 51% cheaper overall.
Bengkulu is 57% cheaper than Columbus, without rent.
Rent in Bengkulu is, on average, 82% lower than in Columbus.
Bengkulu tends to fit higher-income residents who can comfortably absorb housing costs. It can be challenging on a moderate budget, mainly due to rent and utilities.
The primary driver of costs in Bengkulu is rent and utilities, which can strain budgets. This factor significantly impacts overall living expenses.
Food prices in Bengkulu are 35% lower than the European benchmark. This makes dining and grocery shopping more affordable.
Public transport in Bengkulu is 63% lower than the European benchmark. This affordability makes it an attractive option for residents.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 1.64 $ |
| Dinner | 14.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 2.95 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.4 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.03 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.81 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.27 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.43 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.06 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.35 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.84 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.42 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.56 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.37 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.31 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.92 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.05 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.27 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.97 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.32 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.18 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 17.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.4 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.12 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 0.41 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 18.2 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 0.79 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.95 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 15.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.54 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 1.68 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.76 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.76 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 33 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 51 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 26.7 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 163 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 242 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 240 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 361 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 842 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,046 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 28 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 8.70% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 17 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3 $ |
| Haircut | 2.23 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 47 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 46.1 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 118 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,857 $ |