Cost of living in Semarang, Indonesia vs Chumphon, Thailand
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| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Semarang (Indonesia) is about the same as in Chumphon (Thailand) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 43,888 (95 ฿) | 86 ฿ | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 43,276 (93 ฿) | 121 ฿ | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 29,725 (64 ฿) | 50 ฿ | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 18,677 (40 ฿) | 50 ฿ | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 22,079 (48 ฿) | 56 ฿ | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 12,243 (26 ฿) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 50,042 (108 ฿) | 50 ฿ | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 28,036 (60 ฿) | 50 ฿ | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 21,118 (46 ฿) | 50 ฿ | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 29,183 (63 ฿) | 55 ฿ | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 366,667 (790 ฿) | 499 ฿ | + 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 18,299 (39 ฿) | 41 ฿ | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 14,692 (32 ฿) | 50 ฿ | - 37% | |
| Housing | + 55% | |||
| Housing in Semarang (Indonesia) is 55% more expensive than in Chumphon (Thailand) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 12,270,500 (26,441 ฿) | 7,650 ฿ | + 246% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 6,935,870 (14,946 ฿) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 760,000 (1,638 ฿) | 1,500 ฿ | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 8,579,600 (18,488 ฿) | 12,385 ฿ | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 5,320,750 (11,466 ฿) | 7,010 ฿ | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 1,000,000 (2,155 ฿) | 1,500 ฿ | + 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 149,323 (322 ฿) | 520 ฿ | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 8,605,630 (18,544 ฿) | 10,000 ฿ | + 85% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 3,133,330 (6,752 ฿) | 2,000 ฿ | + 238% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 50,854 (110 ฿) | 30 ฿ | + 265% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 66,111 (142 ฿) | 50 ฿ | + 185% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Semarang (Indonesia) is about the same as in Chumphon (Thailand) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 507,928 (1,095 ฿) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 359,128 (774 ฿) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 823,944 (1,775 ฿) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,237,270 (2,666 ฿) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Semarang (Indonesia) is 4% cheaper than in Chumphon (Thailand) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 538,914,000 (1,161,289 ฿) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 7,423 (16 ฿) | 23 ฿ | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 214,366 (462 ฿) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Rp 59,705 (129 ฿) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Semarang (Indonesia) is 18% cheaper than in Chumphon (Thailand) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 20,000 (43 ฿) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 90,000 (194 ฿) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 212,535 (458 ฿) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 56,147 (121 ฿) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 22,264 (48 ฿) | 125 ฿ | - 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 16,405 (35 ฿) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 13,809 (30 ฿) | 50 ฿ | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 11,257 (24 ฿) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 46,255 (100 ฿) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Semarang (Indonesia) is 5% more expensive than in Chumphon (Thailand) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 200,194 (431 ฿) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 88,258 (190 ฿) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 329,155 (709 ฿) | 1,053 ฿ | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 95,483 (206 ฿) | 40 ฿ | + 414% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 30,981 (67 ฿) | 41 ฿ | + 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 41,557 (90 ฿) | 29 ฿ | + 209% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 5,250,000 (11,313 ฿) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 500 (1.08 ฿) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 324,545 (699 ฿) | 600 ฿ | + 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 19,562 (42 ฿) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 13 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in Semarang (Indonesia) is 9% more expensive than in Chumphon (Thailand)
For example, you would need at least 27,336 ฿ (Rp 12,685,695) in Semarang to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 25,000 ฿ in Chumphon.
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