Cost of living in Palembang (Indonesia) is about the same as in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq)
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Food | + 10% | |||
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Food in Palembang (Indonesia) is 10% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
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Palembang | Al Mawsil al Jadidah | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 31,207 (2,613 Dinar) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 40,286 (3,373 Dinar) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 24,362 (2,040 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 2% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 14,901 (1,248 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | - 0% | |
12 eggs, large | Rp 22,129 (1,853 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 9,500 (795 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 59% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 56,785 (4,754 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 24,245 (2,030 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 171% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 18,977 (1,589 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 218% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 57,936 (4,851 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 290,136 (24,291 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 16,946 (1,419 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 29% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 13,484 (1,129 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 126% | |
Housing | - 1% | |||
Housing in Palembang (Indonesia) is about the same as in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
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Palembang | Al Mawsil al Jadidah | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 3,000,000 (251,173 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 2,000,000 (167,449 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 700,000 (58,607 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | + 17% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 2,000,000 (167,449 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 699,546 (58,569 Dinar) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 319,727 (26,769 Dinar) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | Rp 5,517,860 (461,979 Dinar) | 700,000 Dinar | - 34% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,096,430 (91,798 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | - 39% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 30,374 (2,543 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | - 49% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 50,000 (4,186 Dinar) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 2% | |||
Clothes in Palembang (Indonesia) is about the same as in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
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Palembang | Al Mawsil al Jadidah | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 194,005 (16,243 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 314,060 (26,294 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 481,294 (40,296 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 34% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 444,774 (37,238 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 49% | |
Transportation | - 4% | |||
Transportation in Palembang (Indonesia) is about the same as in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
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Palembang | Al Mawsil al Jadidah | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 348,214,000 (29,153,959 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 8,496 (711 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | - 29% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 305,455 (25,574 Dinar) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 12% | |||
Personal Care in Palembang (Indonesia) is 12% cheaper than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
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Palembang | Al Mawsil al Jadidah | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 31,270 (2,618 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | - 13% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 20,000 (1,674 Dinar) | 6,000 Dinar | - 72% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 29,671 (2,484 Dinar) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 17,368 (1,454 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 17,613 (1,475 Dinar) | 4,000 Dinar | - 63% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 9,955 (833 Dinar) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | Rp 11,742 (983 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 51% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 38,367 (3,212 Dinar) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 3% | |||
Entertainment in Palembang (Indonesia) is about the same as in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
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Palembang | Al Mawsil al Jadidah | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 136,520 (11,430 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | - 43% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Rp 85,804 (7,184 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 200,000 (16,745 Dinar) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 380,273 (31,838 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 80,045 (6,702 Dinar) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 36,812 (3,082 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 123,809 (10,366 Dinar) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 5,000,000 (418,621 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,120 (94 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 248,214 (20,782 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 18,375 (1,538 Dinar) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 1% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 24, 2023.
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