- Cost of Living
- Indonesia
- United States
- Palembang
- Dallas
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Palembang (Indonesia) and Dallas (United States)
| Food | 49% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Palembang (Indonesia) is 49% cheaper than in Dallas (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | Rp 31,000 ($3.18) | $12.05 | 74% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Rp 35,000 ($3.59) | $6.40 | 44% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | Rp 21,000 ($2.15) | $4.01 | 46% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 13,333 ($1.37) | $2.31 | 41% |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 16,000 ($1.64) | $2.48 | 34% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 9,500 ($0.97) | $3.44 | 72% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 17,500 ($1.79) | $4.82 | 63% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 23,333 ($2.39) | $3.58 | 33% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 20,000 ($2.05) | $4.14 | 50% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | - | $2.14 | - |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $14.14 | - |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Rp 20,000 ($2.05) | $1.72 | 19% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 10,000 ($1.03) | $1.80 | 43% |
| Housing | 23% | ||
| Housing in Palembang (Indonesia) is 23% cheaper than in Dallas (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | - | $1,447 | - |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | $173 | - |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | Rp 45,000 ($4.61) | $43 | 89% |
| 40” flat screen TV | Rp 6,000,000 ($615) | $600 | 3% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | Rp 1,000,000 ($103) | $110 | 7% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 12,000 ($1.23) | $9.10 | 86% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 20,000 ($2.05) | $25 | 92% |
| Clothes | 33% | ||
| Clothes in Palembang (Indonesia) is 33% more expensive than in Dallas (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | Rp 200,000 ($21) | $42 | 51% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | Rp 600,000 ($62) | $35 | 77% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | Rp 700,000 ($72) | $65 | 10% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | Rp 700,000 ($72) | $77 | 6% |
| Transportation | 7% | ||
| Transportation in Palembang (Indonesia) is 7% cheaper than in Dallas (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $22,200 | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 5,000 ($0.51) | $0.95 | 46% |
| monthly ticket public transport | - | $55 | - |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | $20 | - |
| Personal Care | 62% | ||
| Personal Care in Palembang (Indonesia) is 62% cheaper than in Dallas (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | Rp 40,000 ($4.10) | $7.75 | 47% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Rp 40,000 ($4.10) | $6.41 | 36% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 10,000 ($1.03) | $2.88 | 64% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 15,000 ($1.54) | $4.38 | 65% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 4,000 ($0.41) | $2.65 | 85% |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 10,000 ($1.03) | $2.38 | 57% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 42,500 ($4.36) | $18.19 | 76% |
| Entertainment | 32% | ||
| Entertainment in Palembang (Indonesia) is 32% cheaper than in Dallas (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 100,000 ($10.26) | $40 | 74% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 60,000 ($6.15) | $18.79 | 67% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $224 | - |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | - | $82 | - |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $9.74 | - |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 35,000 ($3.59) | $4.31 | 17% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | - | $4.44 | - |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | $129 | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.89 | - |
| 1 month of gym in business district | Rp 200,000 ($21) | $52 | 60% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | - | $6.40 | - |
| TOTAL | 29% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,950 prices entered by 267 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2013.
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Cost of living in Palembang (Indonesia) is 29% cheaper than in Dallas (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,750
in Dallas
you would need to make just about $2,679
(Rp 26,123,165)
in Palembang.