- Cost of Living
- Indonesia
- Iraq
- Pontianak
- Al Mawsil al Jadidah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Pontianak, Indonesia compared to Al Mawsil al Jadidah, Iraq
Currency:
Food | + 23% | |||
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Food in Pontianak (Indonesia) is 23% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 25,728 (2,212 Dinar) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Rp 38,471 (3,308 Dinar) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 32,350 (2,781 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 39% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 15,789 (1,357 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | + 9% | |
12 eggs, large | Rp 25,764 (2,215 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 10,153 (873 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 75% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 59,388 (5,106 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 38,222 (3,286 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 338% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 15,000 (1,290 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 158% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 35,000 (3,009 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | Rp 16,992 (1,461 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 27% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 12,876 (1,107 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 121% | |
Housing | + 6% | |||
Housing in Pontianak (Indonesia) is 6% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 5,584,760 (480,165 Dinar) | 250,000 Dinar | + 92% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Rp 2,117,710 (182,076 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 452,469 (38,902 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | - 22% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 2,500,000 (214,944 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Rp 1,750,000 (150,461 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Rp 275,000 (23,644 Dinar) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Rp 349,474 (30,047 Dinar) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | Rp 5,139,470 (441,880 Dinar) | 700,000 Dinar | - 37% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,750,000 (150,461 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | + 0% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 56,046 (4,819 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | - 4% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 2,000 Dinar | - | |
Clothes | + 12% | |||
Clothes in Pontianak (Indonesia) is 12% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Rp 636,649 (54,738 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Rp 393,848 (33,862 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,057,720 (90,940 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 203% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 747,368 (64,257 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 157% | |
Transportation | - 6% | |||
Transportation in Pontianak (Indonesia) is 6% cheaper than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 6,760 (581 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | - 42% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 400,000 (34,391 Dinar) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 9% | |||
Personal Care in Pontianak (Indonesia) is 9% cheaper than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 13,798 (1,186 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | - 60% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 45,790 (3,937 Dinar) | 6,000 Dinar | - 34% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 107,644 (9,255 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | - 7% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Rp 18,343 (1,577 Dinar) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 16,677 (1,434 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 39,424 (3,390 Dinar) | 4,000 Dinar | - 15% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 14,000 (1,204 Dinar) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | Rp 16,587 (1,426 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 29% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 56,888 (4,891 Dinar) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 4% | |||
Entertainment in Pontianak (Indonesia) is 4% cheaper than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 152,251 (13,090 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | - 35% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Rp 75,858 (6,522 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 120,000 (10,317 Dinar) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 428,392 (36,832 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 24,168 (2,078 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 150,000 (12,897 Dinar) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,136 (98 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 411,119 (35,347 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Rp 16,582 (1,426 Dinar) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 3% |

These prices were last updated on February 01, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Pontianak (Indonesia) is about the same as in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 779,029 Dinar
(Rp 9,060,821)
in Pontianak
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
753,000 Dinar
in Al Mawsil al Jadidah.
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