Cost of living in Palembang, Indonesia compared to Anchorage, Alaska, United States
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Food | - 59% | |||
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Food in Palembang (Indonesia) is 59% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 33,443 ($2.41) | $12 | - 80% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Rp 37,550 ($2.70) | $8 | - 67% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 20,243 ($1.46) | $5.26 | - 72% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 13,406 ($0.97) | $0.99 | - 3% | |
12 eggs, large | Rp 18,318 ($1.32) | $3.59 | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 10,626 ($0.77) | $5.70 | - 87% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 57,787 ($4.16) | $8 | - 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 25,439 ($1.83) | $4.01 | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 18,421 ($1.33) | $2.45 | - 46% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 30,000 ($2.16) | $1.88 | + 15% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 350,000 ($25) | $14 | + 87% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | Rp 17,944 ($1.29) | $2.76 | - 53% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 9,975 ($0.72) | $2.61 | - 72% | |
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 ($216) | $2,100 | - 90% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Rp 2,000,000 ($144) | $1,683 | - 91% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 700,000 ($50) | $295 | - 83% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 1,500,000 ($108) | $1,183 | - 91% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Rp 1,000,000 ($72) | $994 | - 93% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Rp 500,000 ($36) | $168 | - 79% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Rp 200,000 ($14) | $76 | - 81% | |
40” flat screen TV | Rp 5,419,270 ($390) | $377 | + 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,116,150 ($80) | $103 | - 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 38,133 ($2.75) | $16 | - 83% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 37,422 ($2.70) | $16 | - 83% | |
Clothes | - 38% | |||
Clothes in Palembang (Indonesia) is 38% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Rp 229,037 ($16) | $42 | - 60% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Rp 343,904 ($25) | $34 | - 27% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 525,780 ($38) | $72 | - 47% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 467,707 ($34) | $80 | - 58% | |
Transportation | - 35% | |||
Transportation in Palembang (Indonesia) is 35% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 356,989,000 ($25,710) | $22,500 | + 14% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 7,379 ($0.53) | $0.77 | - 31% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 317,062 ($23) | $60 | - 62% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $18 | - | |
Personal Care | - 68% | |||
Personal Care in Palembang (Indonesia) is 68% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 31,970 ($2.30) | $7 | - 68% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 20,000 ($1.44) | $31 | - 95% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $170 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Rp 31,289 ($2.25) | $7 | - 67% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 15,114 ($1.09) | $3.18 | - 66% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 15,000 ($1.08) | $4.59 | - 76% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 9,227 ($0.66) | $3.63 | - 82% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Rp 10,027 ($0.72) | $2.39 | - 70% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 42,431 ($3.06) | $17 | - 82% | |
Entertainment | - 60% | |||
Entertainment in Palembang (Indonesia) is 60% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 158,073 ($11) | $49 | - 77% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Rp 75,664 ($5.45) | $25 | - 78% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 200,000 ($14) | $75 | - 81% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 500,000 ($36) | $63 | - 42% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 100,000 ($7) | $9 | - 16% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 32,119 ($2.31) | $4.04 | - 43% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 40,000 ($2.88) | $5.00 | - 42% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Rp 5,000,000 ($360) | $429 | - 16% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,200 ($0.09) | $0.15 | - 42% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 258,073 ($19) | $66 | - 72% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Rp 18,895 ($1.36) | $10 | - 86% | |
TOTAL | - 64% |

These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
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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
$6,800
in Anchorage, Alaska
you would need to make just about $2,416
(Rp 33,539,929)
in Palembang.
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