In Palembang, Indonesia, a family of four typically needs around $1055 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $420 monthly.
Palembang is 61% cheaper overall versus the European benchmark.
Palembang is 80% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Palembang is, on average, 95% lower than in New York City.
Palembang is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.
The primary driver of costs in Palembang is rent and utilities, which significantly impact the overall living expenses.
Food costs in Palembang are 37% lower than the European benchmark, making it quite affordable.
Public transport is 45% lower than the European benchmark, offering an economical option for getting around.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 1.37 $ |
| Dinner | 9.14 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 2.65 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.99 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.36 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.4 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.24 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.07 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.69 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.36 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.3 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.31 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.12 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.73 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.33 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.91 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.63 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.26 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.19 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.32 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.12 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 19.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.82 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.96 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 0.35 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 20.2 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 0.73 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.21 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 19.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.4 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 1.18 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.66 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.78 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 23 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 35 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 33.5 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 70 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 106 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 95 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 159 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 991 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 729 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 298 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 7.94% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 13.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 2.25 $ |
| Haircut | 2.05 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 35.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 17.4 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 124 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 8,525 $ |