Cost of living in Palu, Indonesia vs Quevedo, Ecuador
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| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Palu (Indonesia) is 12% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 25,000 ($1.74) | $9 | - 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 50,000 ($3.48) | $4.54 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 35,000 ($2.44) | $1.41 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 20,000 ($1.39) | $1.00 | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 20,000 ($1.39) | $1.63 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 8,000 ($0.56) | $1.00 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 100,000 ($7) | $3.32 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 50,000 ($3.48) | $0.96 | + 261% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 30,000 ($2.09) | $1.06 | + 97% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 30,000 ($2.09) | $1.19 | + 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $14 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 18,000 ($1.25) | $1.73 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 12,000 ($0.84) | $1.00 | - 16% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Palu (Indonesia) is 13% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | $420 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 500,000 ($35) | $55 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 300,000 ($21) | $46 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 75,000 ($5.22) | $22 | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 4,000,000 ($279) | $591 | - 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,500,000 ($104) | $127 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 40,000 ($2.79) | $5.34 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $5.00 | - | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Palu (Indonesia) is 24% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 1,250,000 ($87) | $43 | + 102% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 500,000 ($35) | $27 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 700,000 ($49) | $127 | - 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 700,000 ($49) | $41 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Palu (Indonesia) is 8% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 577,636,000 ($40,225) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 9,418 ($0.66) | $1.09 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 500,000 ($35) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Palu (Indonesia) is 32% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 40,000 ($2.79) | $9 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 99,773 ($7) | $20 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $20 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 50,000 ($3.48) | $1.77 | + 97% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 20,000 ($1.39) | $2.55 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 30,000 ($2.09) | $2.30 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 12,500 ($0.87) | $0.95 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 24,000 ($1.67) | $0.91 | + 84% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 80,000 ($5.57) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Palu (Indonesia) is 12% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 200,000 ($14) | $12 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 120,000 ($8) | $11 | - 23% | |
| 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 400,000 ($28) | $18 | + 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $3.39 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 38,000 ($2.65) | $2.73 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 75,755 ($5.28) | $1.00 | + 428% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $320 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.50 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | $51 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 26,000 ($1.81) | $2.50 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 56 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2020.
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Cost of living in Palu (Indonesia) is 8% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $1,400 in Quevedo you would need to make just about $1,294 (Rp 18,586,424) in Palu.
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