Cost of living in Palembang
Palembang, Indonesia
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Cost of living in Palembang vs. Indonesia overall average
Palembang is 7.1% cheaper than Indonesia overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 56.8% more in Palembang
- Groceries
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pay 6.0% more in Palembang
- Transportation
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pay 3.3% less in Palembang
- Housing
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pay 32.5% less in Palembang
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 27.1% less in Palembang
- Clothing
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pay 42.4% less in Palembang
The cost of restaurants and groceries in Palembang are more expensive than in Indonesia. Expenses including clothing, housing, entertainment and sports, and transportation are lower in Palembang.
Palembang Cost of Living Breakdown
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$1.02
IDR16,933.89
|
$0.77
-
$1.28
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$2.55
IDR42,334.72
|
$2.55
-
$2.55
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.15
IDR19,050.62
|
$0.38
-
$1.91
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.28
IDR21,167.36
|
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Palembang - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.12
IDR18,521.44
|
$0.96
-
$1.28
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.38
IDR105,836.80
|
??
-
??
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$5.25
IDR87,138.32
|
$3.62
-
$6.04
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$1.27
IDR21,125.03
|
$0.96
-
$1.53
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$1.45
IDR24,003.41
|
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|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.45
IDR24,003.41
|
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| Bananas (1 lb) | ?? |
??
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| Oranges (1 lb) | ?? |
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
??
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| Potatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
??
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| Onions (1 lb) | ?? |
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Palembang - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.00
IDR49,726.93
|
$2.88
-
$3.11
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
??
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??
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| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
??
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| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
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Palembang - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$39.33
IDR652,660.26
|
$22.32
-
$63.77
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$102.04
IDR1,693,388.78
|
$76.53
-
$127.55
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$57.40
IDR952,531.19
|
$51.02
-
$63.77
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$24.38
IDR404,670.11
|
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|
Palembang - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? |
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| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
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Palembang - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.91
IDR31,751.04
|
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|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$1.43
IDR23,813.28
|
$0.64
-
$2.23
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$2.23
IDR37,042.88
|
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??
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$12.75
IDR211,673.60
|
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|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$1.91
IDR31,751.04
|
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Palembang - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$19.13
IDR317,510.40
|
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|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$22.32
IDR370,428.80
|
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|
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$35.08
IDR582,102.39
|
??
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|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$35.08
IDR582,102.39
|
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Palembang - Cost of clothing
Tip: Try viewing our aggregate cost of living in Indonesia
to see the average cost of cities throughout Indonesia, like
Balikpapan,
Samarinda,
Semarang,
Batam,
Yogyakarta,
and more.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in Indonesia compared to Palembang.
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