Pontianak, Indonesia is Very affordable overall. Monthly costs are about $458 for one person and $1126 for a family of four, including rent.
Pontianak is 57% cheaper overall versus the European benchmark.
Pontianak is 79% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Pontianak is, on average, 94% lower than in New York City.
Pontianak 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 cost in Pontianak is rent and utilities, which can be significant for those not earning a high income.
Food costs are 39% lower than the European benchmark, making it quite affordable for residents.
Public transport is 49% lower than the European benchmark, offering a cost-effective option for getting around.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 1.46 $ |
| Dinner | 9.69 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.17 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.56 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.19 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.57 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.23 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.17 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.86 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.75 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.75 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.3 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.98 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.62 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.99 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.46 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.66 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.13 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.19 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.4 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.12 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 26.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.19 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.46 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 0.33 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 25.8 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 0.69 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.57 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 9.95 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.05 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 2.5 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.93 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.15 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 33 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 51 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 43.6 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 70 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 111 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 104 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 314 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,181 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 825 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 361 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 9.59% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 31.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.21 $ |
| Haircut | 3.01 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 61.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 70.2 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 66 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,829 $ |