Cost of living in Palu, Indonesia vs Kelowna, Canada
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| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Palu (Indonesia) is 52% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 25,000 (C$2.21) | C$17 | - 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 50,000 (C$4.41) | C$12 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 35,000 (C$3.09) | C$7 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 20,000 (C$1.76) | C$2.43 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 20,000 (C$1.76) | C$3.97 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 8,000 (C$0.71) | C$2.82 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 100,000 (C$9) | C$13 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 50,000 (C$4.41) | C$3.21 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 30,000 (C$2.65) | C$1.89 | + 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 30,000 (C$2.65) | C$3.29 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | C$19 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 18,000 (C$1.59) | C$2.64 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 12,000 (C$1.06) | C$2.63 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Palu (Indonesia) is 28% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | C$1,961 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | C$1,723 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 500,000 (C$44) | C$209 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | C$1,579 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | C$1,147 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 300,000 (C$26) | C$78 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 75,000 (C$7) | C$64 | - 90% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 4,000,000 (C$353) | C$464 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,500,000 (C$132) | C$152 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 40,000 (C$3.53) | C$13 | - 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | C$25 | - | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Palu (Indonesia) is 32% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 1,250,000 (C$110) | C$72 | + 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 500,000 (C$44) | C$83 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 700,000 (C$62) | C$122 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 700,000 (C$62) | C$129 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Palu (Indonesia) is about the same as in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 577,636,000 (C$50,957) | C$21,915 | + 133% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 9,418 (C$0.83) | C$1.24 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 500,000 (C$44) | C$67 | - 34% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | C$23 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Palu (Indonesia) is 55% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 40,000 (C$3.53) | C$11 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 99,773 (C$9) | C$21 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$103 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 50,000 (C$4.41) | C$8 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 20,000 (C$1.76) | C$5.11 | - 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 30,000 (C$2.65) | C$7 | - 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 12,500 (C$1.10) | C$5.33 | - 79% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 24,000 (C$2.12) | C$2.48 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 80,000 (C$7) | C$25 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Palu (Indonesia) is 32% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 200,000 (C$18) | C$52 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 120,000 (C$11) | C$26 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$124 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 400,000 (C$35) | C$87 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | C$9 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 38,000 (C$3.35) | C$5.39 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 75,755 (C$7) | C$7 | - 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | C$610 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.40 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | C$54 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 26,000 (C$2.29) | C$12 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 116 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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Cost of living in Palu (Indonesia) is 30% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$5,700 in Kelowna you would need to make just about C$3,996 (Rp 45,299,982) in Palu.
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