Cost of living in Palu, Indonesia vs Patras, Greece
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Food | - 39% | |||
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Food in Palu (Indonesia) is 39% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 25,000 (€1.44) | €9 | - 85% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 50,000 (€2.89) | €5.45 | - 47% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 35,000 (€2.02) | €3.75 | - 46% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 20,000 (€1.16) | €1.23 | - 6% | |
12 eggs, large | Rp 20,000 (€1.16) | €3.25 | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 8,000 (€0.46) | €1.35 | - 66% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 100,000 (€5.78) | €4.12 | + 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 50,000 (€2.89) | €1.36 | + 113% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 30,000 (€1.73) | €0.68 | + 153% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 30,000 (€1.73) | €1.14 | + 52% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €8 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 18,000 (€1.04) | €2.02 | - 49% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 12,000 (€0.69) | €0.90 | - 23% | |
Housing | - 21% | |||
Housing in Palu (Indonesia) is 21% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | €426 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | €302 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 500,000 (€29) | €122 | - 76% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | €316 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | €245 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 300,000 (€17) | €94 | - 82% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 75,000 (€4.33) | €21 | - 80% | |
40” flat screen tv | Rp 4,000,000 (€231) | €351 | - 34% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,500,000 (€87) | €71 | + 21% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 40,000 (€2.31) | €10 | - 77% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €5.67 | - | |
Clothes | - 26% | |||
Clothes in Palu (Indonesia) is 26% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 1,250,000 (€72) | €83 | - 13% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 500,000 (€29) | €40 | - 28% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 700,000 (€40) | €70 | - 42% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 700,000 (€40) | €71 | - 43% | |
Transportation | - 14% | |||
Transportation in Palu (Indonesia) is 14% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 577,636,000 (€33,377) | €23,202 | + 44% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 9,418 (€0.54) | €1.57 | - 65% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 500,000 (€29) | €39 | - 27% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 37% | |||
Personal Care in Palu (Indonesia) is 37% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 40,000 (€2.31) | €3.23 | - 28% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 99,773 (€5.77) | €5.59 | + 3% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €32 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 50,000 (€2.89) | €3.88 | - 25% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 20,000 (€1.16) | €3.80 | - 70% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 30,000 (€1.73) | €3.50 | - 50% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 12,500 (€0.72) | €1.53 | - 53% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Rp 24,000 (€1.39) | €1.83 | - 24% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 80,000 (€4.62) | €11 | - 58% | |
Entertainment | - 20% | |||
Entertainment in Palu (Indonesia) is 20% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 200,000 (€12) | €22 | - 48% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Rp 120,000 (€7) | €15 | - 55% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €38 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 400,000 (€23) | €46 | - 49% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €7 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 38,000 (€2.20) | €3.40 | - 35% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 75,755 (€4.38) | €3.22 | + 36% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €792 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.24 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | €38 | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 26,000 (€1.50) | €4.08 | - 63% | |
TOTAL | - 24% |

These prices were last updated on February 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in Palu (Indonesia) is 24% cheaper than in Patras (Greece)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €1,200 in Patras you would need to make just about €915 (Rp 15,835,563) in Palu.
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