Cost of living in Palu, Indonesia vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Palu (Indonesia) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 25,000 (C$2.38) | C$20 | - 88% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 50,000 (C$4.76) | C$10 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 35,000 (C$3.33) | C$5.78 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 20,000 (C$1.90) | C$1.98 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 20,000 (C$1.90) | C$4.18 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 8,000 (C$0.76) | C$3.04 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 100,000 (C$10) | C$10 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 50,000 (C$4.76) | C$4.24 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 30,000 (C$2.85) | C$3.76 | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 30,000 (C$2.85) | C$3.41 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | C$19 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 18,000 (C$1.71) | C$2.48 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 12,000 (C$1.14) | C$1.93 | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Palu (Indonesia) is 19% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | C$2,136 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | C$1,241 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 500,000 (C$48) | C$133 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | C$1,120 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | C$806 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 300,000 (C$29) | C$66 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 75,000 (C$7) | C$54 | - 87% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 4,000,000 (C$380) | C$311 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,500,000 (C$143) | C$97 | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 40,000 (C$3.80) | C$10 | - 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | C$25 | - | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Palu (Indonesia) is 23% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 1,250,000 (C$119) | C$60 | + 97% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 500,000 (C$48) | C$39 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 700,000 (C$67) | C$98 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 700,000 (C$67) | C$117 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Palu (Indonesia) is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 577,636,000 (C$54,945) | C$22,935 | + 140% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 9,418 (C$0.90) | C$1.39 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 500,000 (C$48) | C$67 | - 29% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Palu (Indonesia) is 41% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 40,000 (C$3.80) | C$8 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 99,773 (C$9) | C$22 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$77 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 50,000 (C$4.76) | C$6 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 20,000 (C$1.90) | C$3.85 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 30,000 (C$2.85) | C$4.28 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 12,500 (C$1.19) | C$3.11 | - 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 24,000 (C$2.28) | C$2.46 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 80,000 (C$8) | C$20 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Palu (Indonesia) is 33% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 200,000 (C$19) | C$52 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 120,000 (C$11) | C$26 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$117 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 400,000 (C$38) | C$96 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | C$9 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 38,000 (C$3.61) | C$5.42 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 75,755 (C$7) | C$7 | + 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | C$647 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.83 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | C$35 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 26,000 (C$2.47) | C$11 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 153 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
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Cost of living in Palu (Indonesia) is 23% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$5,800 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$4,492 (Rp 47,220,367) in Palu.
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