Cost of living in Palembang, Indonesia vs Sulaymaniyah, Iraq
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Food | + 12% | |||
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Food in Palembang (Indonesia) is 12% more expensive than in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 33,221 (3,345 Dinar) | 11,206 Dinar | - 70% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 35,000 (3,524 Dinar) | 8,002 Dinar | - 56% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 21,134 (2,128 Dinar) | 2,979 Dinar | - 29% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 13,681 (1,377 Dinar) | 1,436 Dinar | - 4% | |
12 eggs, large | Rp 22,458 (2,261 Dinar) | 1,582 Dinar | + 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 9,500 (956 Dinar) | 973 Dinar | - 2% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 56,785 (5,717 Dinar) | 3,714 Dinar | + 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 24,245 (2,441 Dinar) | 1,463 Dinar | + 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 18,977 (1,910 Dinar) | 692 Dinar | + 176% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 57,936 (5,833 Dinar) | 1,473 Dinar | + 296% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 290,136 (29,210 Dinar) | 21,266 Dinar | + 37% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 16,946 (1,706 Dinar) | 1,247 Dinar | + 37% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 13,484 (1,358 Dinar) | 833 Dinar | + 63% | |
Housing | - 16% | |||
Housing in Palembang (Indonesia) is 16% cheaper than in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 3,000,000 (302,026 Dinar) | 580,655 Dinar | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 2,000,000 (201,351 Dinar) | 378,676 Dinar | - 47% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 700,000 (70,473 Dinar) | 90,666 Dinar | - 22% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 496,760 Dinar | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 2,000,000 (201,351 Dinar) | 315,463 Dinar | - 36% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 699,546 (70,427 Dinar) | 67,588 Dinar | + 4% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 319,727 (32,189 Dinar) | 34,357 Dinar | - 6% | |
40” flat screen tv | Rp 5,419,270 (545,587 Dinar) | 297,764 Dinar | + 83% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,116,150 (112,369 Dinar) | 105,071 Dinar | + 7% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 30,374 (3,058 Dinar) | 4,856 Dinar | - 37% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 50,000 (5,034 Dinar) | 9,041 Dinar | - 44% | |
Clothes | + 2% | |||
Clothes in Palembang (Indonesia) is about the same as in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 194,005 (19,532 Dinar) | 34,022 Dinar | - 43% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 314,060 (31,618 Dinar) | 28,378 Dinar | + 11% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 481,294 (48,454 Dinar) | 28,272 Dinar | + 71% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 444,774 (44,778 Dinar) | 47,541 Dinar | - 6% | |
Transportation | + 35% | |||
Transportation in Palembang (Indonesia) is 35% more expensive than in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 356,989,000 (35,939,974 Dinar) | 14,753,300 Dinar | + 144% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 8,496 (855 Dinar) | 731 Dinar | + 17% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 305,455 (30,752 Dinar) | 31,623 Dinar | - 3% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 9,808 Dinar | - | |
Personal Care | - 27% | |||
Personal Care in Palembang (Indonesia) is 27% cheaper than in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 31,270 (3,148 Dinar) | 5,017 Dinar | - 37% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 20,000 (2,014 Dinar) | 1,377 Dinar | + 46% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 25,205 Dinar | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 29,671 (2,987 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 99% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 17,368 (1,748 Dinar) | 3,048 Dinar | - 43% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 17,613 (1,773 Dinar) | 4,335 Dinar | - 59% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 9,955 (1,002 Dinar) | 1,849 Dinar | - 46% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Rp 11,742 (1,182 Dinar) | 2,450 Dinar | - 52% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 38,367 (3,863 Dinar) | 6,309 Dinar | - 39% | |
Entertainment | - 28% | |||
Entertainment in Palembang (Indonesia) is 28% cheaper than in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 136,520 (13,744 Dinar) | 25,385 Dinar | - 46% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Rp 85,804 (8,638 Dinar) | 18,520 Dinar | - 53% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 200,000 (20,135 Dinar) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 380,273 (38,284 Dinar) | 64,936 Dinar | - 41% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 80,045 (8,059 Dinar) | 9,327 Dinar | - 14% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 36,812 (3,706 Dinar) | 4,178 Dinar | - 11% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 123,809 (12,465 Dinar) | 3,391 Dinar | + 268% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 5,000,000 (503,376 Dinar) | 943,966 Dinar | - 47% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,120 (113 Dinar) | 119 Dinar | - 5% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 258,073 (25,982 Dinar) | 69,099 Dinar | - 62% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 18,895 (1,902 Dinar) | 2,706 Dinar | - 30% | |
TOTAL | - 2% |

These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
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