Cost of living in Palu, Indonesia vs Turin, Italy
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Food | - 47% | |||
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Food in Palu (Indonesia) is 47% cheaper than in Turin (Italy) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 25,000 (€1.46) | €12 | - 87% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 50,000 (€2.92) | €8 | - 64% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 35,000 (€2.04) | €4.03 | - 49% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 20,000 (€1.17) | €1.19 | - 2% | |
12 eggs, large | Rp 20,000 (€1.17) | €3.09 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 8,000 (€0.47) | €2.03 | - 77% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 100,000 (€5.83) | €5.73 | + 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 50,000 (€2.92) | €1.47 | + 98% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 30,000 (€1.75) | €1.23 | + 42% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 30,000 (€1.75) | €1.23 | + 43% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €7 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 18,000 (€1.05) | €1.92 | - 45% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 12,000 (€0.70) | €0.96 | - 27% | |
Housing | - 24% | |||
Housing in Palu (Indonesia) is 24% cheaper than in Turin (Italy) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | €917 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | €659 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 500,000 (€29) | €153 | - 81% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | €541 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | €430 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 300,000 (€18) | €87 | - 80% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 75,000 (€4.38) | €26 | - 83% | |
40” flat screen tv | Rp 4,000,000 (€233) | €364 | - 36% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,500,000 (€88) | €91 | - 4% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 40,000 (€2.33) | €7 | - 67% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €10 | - | |
Clothes | - 25% | |||
Clothes in Palu (Indonesia) is 25% cheaper than in Turin (Italy) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 1,250,000 (€73) | €79 | - 8% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 500,000 (€29) | €37 | - 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 700,000 (€41) | €74 | - 45% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 700,000 (€41) | €120 | - 66% | |
Transportation | - 10% | |||
Transportation in Palu (Indonesia) is 10% cheaper than in Turin (Italy) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 577,636,000 (€33,697) | €22,398 | + 50% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 9,418 (€0.55) | €1.44 | - 62% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 500,000 (€29) | €38 | - 23% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €13 | - | |
Personal Care | - 42% | |||
Personal Care in Palu (Indonesia) is 42% cheaper than in Turin (Italy) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 40,000 (€2.33) | €7 | - 65% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 99,773 (€5.82) | €8 | - 27% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €100 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 50,000 (€2.92) | €4.62 | - 37% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 20,000 (€1.17) | €2.95 | - 61% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 30,000 (€1.75) | €2.53 | - 31% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 12,500 (€0.73) | €1.72 | - 58% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Rp 24,000 (€1.40) | €2.07 | - 32% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 80,000 (€4.67) | €17 | - 72% | |
Entertainment | - 29% | |||
Entertainment in Palu (Indonesia) is 29% cheaper than in Turin (Italy) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 200,000 (€12) | €31 | - 62% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Rp 120,000 (€7) | €15 | - 54% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €85 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 400,000 (€23) | €67 | - 65% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €8 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 38,000 (€2.22) | €1.56 | + 42% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 75,755 (€4.42) | €4.37 | + 1% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €448 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.16 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | €42 | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 26,000 (€1.52) | €5.42 | - 72% | |
TOTAL | - 27% |

These prices were last updated on January 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Palu (Indonesia) is 27% cheaper than in Turin (Italy)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €2,600 in Turin you would need to make just about €1,896 (Rp 32,494,230) in Palu.
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