Cost of living in Palembang, Indonesia compared to Anchorage, Alaska, United States
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| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Palembang (Indonesia) is 58% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 33,443 ($2.51) | $12 | - 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Rp 37,550 ($2.82) | $8 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 20,243 ($1.52) | $5.26 | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 13,406 ($1.01) | $1.04 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 18,318 ($1.38) | $3.59 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 10,626 ($0.80) | $5.28 | - 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 57,787 ($4.35) | $8 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 25,439 ($1.91) | $4.34 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 18,421 ($1.39) | $2.49 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 30,000 ($2.26) | $1.88 | + 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 350,000 ($26) | $14 | + 95% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Rp 17,944 ($1.35) | $2.89 | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 9,975 ($0.75) | $3.19 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 86% | |||
| Housing in Palembang (Indonesia) is 86% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 3,000,000 ($226) | $2,100 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Rp 2,000,000 ($150) | $1,683 | - 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 700,000 ($53) | $209 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 1,500,000 ($113) | $1,183 | - 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Rp 1,000,000 ($75) | $994 | - 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Rp 500,000 ($38) | $158 | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Rp 200,000 ($15) | $76 | - 80% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Rp 5,419,270 ($408) | $361 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,116,150 ($84) | $102 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 38,133 ($2.87) | $14 | - 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 37,422 ($2.81) | $18 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Palembang (Indonesia) is 35% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Rp 229,037 ($17) | $42 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Rp 343,904 ($26) | $34 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 525,780 ($40) | $72 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 467,707 ($35) | $80 | - 56% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Palembang (Indonesia) is 34% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 356,989,000 ($26,845) | $22,500 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 7,379 ($0.55) | $0.73 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 317,062 ($24) | $60 | - 60% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $16 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 73% | |||
| Personal Care in Palembang (Indonesia) is 73% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 31,970 ($2.40) | $8 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 20,000 ($1.50) | $35 | - 96% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $168 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Rp 31,289 ($2.35) | $7 | - 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 15,114 ($1.14) | $3.46 | - 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 15,000 ($1.13) | $5.18 | - 78% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 9,227 ($0.69) | $3.38 | - 79% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 10,027 ($0.75) | $2.90 | - 74% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 42,431 ($3.19) | $21 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Palembang (Indonesia) is 58% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 158,073 ($12) | $46 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 72,351 ($5.44) | $25 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 200,000 ($15) | $111 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 500,000 ($38) | $63 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 100,000 ($8) | $9 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 32,119 ($2.42) | $4.04 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 40,000 ($3.01) | $5.00 | - 40% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | Rp 1,500,000 ($113) | $124 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,200 ($0.09) | $0.15 | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 258,073 ($19) | $66 | - 71% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Rp 18,895 ($1.42) | $10 | - 86% | |
| TOTAL | - 64% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 388 prices entered by 61 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 24, 2017.
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Cost of living in Palembang (Indonesia) is 64% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$2,500
in Anchorage, Alaska
you would need to make just about $901
(Rp 11,984,553)
in Palembang.
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