Cost of living in Palu, Indonesia vs Georgetown, Guyana
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| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Palu (Indonesia) is 32% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 25,000 (372 G$) | 1,608 G$ | - 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 50,000 (743 G$) | 1,259 G$ | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 35,000 (520 G$) | 521 G$ | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 20,000 (297 G$) | 510 G$ | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 20,000 (297 G$) | 730 G$ | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 8,000 (119 G$) | 383 G$ | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 100,000 (1,486 G$) | 1,078 G$ | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 50,000 (743 G$) | 740 G$ | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 30,000 (446 G$) | 229 G$ | + 95% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 30,000 (446 G$) | 333 G$ | + 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 3,982 G$ | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 18,000 (267 G$) | 400 G$ | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 12,000 (178 G$) | 282 G$ | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Palu (Indonesia) is 24% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 232,431 G$ | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 113,424 G$ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 500,000 (7,430 G$) | 20,497 G$ | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 117,257 G$ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 77,460 G$ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 300,000 (4,458 G$) | 13,624 G$ | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 75,000 (1,115 G$) | 10,028 G$ | - 89% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 4,000,000 (59,444 G$) | 139,876 G$ | - 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,500,000 (22,291 G$) | 25,674 G$ | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 40,000 (594 G$) | 1,705 G$ | - 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 1,621 G$ | - | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Palu (Indonesia) is 14% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 1,250,000 (18,576 G$) | 8,610 G$ | + 116% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 500,000 (7,430 G$) | 7,398 G$ | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 700,000 (10,403 G$) | 16,822 G$ | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 700,000 (10,403 G$) | 15,990 G$ | - 35% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Palu (Indonesia) is 16% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 577,636,000 (8,584,222 G$) | 3,936,530 G$ | + 118% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 9,418 (140 G$) | 220 G$ | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 500,000 (7,430 G$) | 8,612 G$ | - 14% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 3,664 G$ | - | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Palu (Indonesia) is 42% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 40,000 (594 G$) | 2,053 G$ | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 99,773 (1,483 G$) | 2,219 G$ | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 3,824 G$ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 50,000 (743 G$) | 1,216 G$ | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 20,000 (297 G$) | 769 G$ | - 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 30,000 (446 G$) | 917 G$ | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 12,500 (186 G$) | 484 G$ | - 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 24,000 (357 G$) | 405 G$ | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 80,000 (1,189 G$) | 1,127 G$ | + 6% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Palu (Indonesia) is 13% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 200,000 (2,972 G$) | 4,896 G$ | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 120,000 (1,783 G$) | 2,523 G$ | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 5,738 G$ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 400,000 (5,944 G$) | 13,433 G$ | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 1,714 G$ | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 38,000 (565 G$) | 919 G$ | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 75,755 (1,126 G$) | 417 G$ | + 170% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 21 G$ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 5,596 G$ | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 26,000 (386 G$) | 549 G$ | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 26 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Palu (Indonesia) is 15% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 631,000 G$ in Georgetown you would need to make just about 537,682 G$ (Rp 36,180,867) in Palu.
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