Cost of Living in Sibolga - Updated Prices & Insights

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $419 (excluding rent), and $613 including rent.
Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $913 (excluding rent), and $1,312 including rent.
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🍽 Eating Out
Cost
Range
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$1.37 Rp 22.3K
$0.82 Rp 13.3K
$2.74 Rp 44.5K
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$12.4 Rp 201.3K
$7.44 Rp 120.7K
$18.6 Rp 301.9K
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$3.44 Rp 55.8K
$3.12 Rp 50.6K
$4.37 Rp 70.9K
Cappuccino
$1.55 Rp 25.2K
$0.63 Rp 10.2K
$2.54 Rp 41.2K
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.55 Rp 8,982
$0.39 Rp 6,270
$1.21 Rp 19.7K
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.27 Rp 4,456
$0.18 Rp 2,971
$0.62 Rp 10.1K
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$3.01 Rp 48.8K
$3.01 Rp 48.8K
$3.01 Rp 48.8K
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.66 Rp 43.1K
$2.19 Rp 35.5K
$3.13 Rp 50.7K
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Cost
Range
Milk (1 liter)
$1.22 Rp 19.7K
$0.93 Rp 15.1K
$1.56 Rp 25.3K
White Bread (500g)
$1.17 Rp 19K
$0.91 Rp 14.7K
$2.19 Rp 35.5K
Rice (white) (1kg)
$0.89 Rp 14.5K
$0.67 Rp 10.8K
$1.51 Rp 24.5K
Eggs
$1.6 Rp 25.9K
$0.96 Rp 15.6K
$2.26 Rp 36.7K
Local Cheese (1kg)
$8.02 Rp 130.2K
$3.65 Rp 59.2K
$12.14 Rp 197.1K
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$2.27 Rp 36.8K
$2.12 Rp 34.4K
$2.43 Rp 39.4K
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$9.16 Rp 148.7K
$8.84 Rp 143.6K
$9.48 Rp 153.9K
Apples (1kg)
$2.32 Rp 37.6K
$1.52 Rp 24.6K
$3.64 Rp 59K
Banana (1kg)
$1.4 Rp 22.8K
$0.74 Rp 11.9K
$2.05 Rp 33.3K
Oranges (1kg)
$1.79 Rp 29K
$1.08 Rp 17.5K
$2.98 Rp 48.4K
Tomato (1kg)
$1.56 Rp 25.4K
$0.62 Rp 10.1K
$1.9 Rp 30.8K
Potato (1kg)
$0.7 Rp 11.3K
$0.63 Rp 10.2K
$0.76 Rp 12.3K
Onion (1kg)
$1.61 Rp 26.2K
$0.95 Rp 15.3K
$2.27 Rp 36.8K
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.96 Rp 15.6K
$0.32 Rp 5,202
$1.59 Rp 25.8K
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.35 Rp 5,696
$0.32 Rp 5,193
$0.38 Rp 6,198
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$1.73 Rp 28.1K
$1.64 Rp 26.7K
$1.82 Rp 29.6K
Wine (Bottle)
$21.37 Rp 346.8K
$4.58 Rp 74.4K
$36.63 Rp 594.6K
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.35 Rp 38.2K
$2.2 Rp 35.7K
$2.52 Rp 40.8K
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.25 Rp 36.5K
$2.1 Rp 34.1K
$2.4 Rp 39K
🚌 Getting Around
Cost
Range
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.45 Rp 7,272
$0.32 Rp 5,242
$0.45 Rp 7,272
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$9.61 Rp 156K
$5.07 Rp 82.3K
$9.61 Rp 156K
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.58 Rp 9,344
$0.48 Rp 7,815
$1.29 Rp 20.9K
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.37 Rp 6,050
$0.26 Rp 4,201
$0.93 Rp 15.1K
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$2.79 Rp 45.4K
$1.76 Rp 28.6K
$2.94 Rp 47.7K
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.06 Rp 17.1K
$1.03 Rp 16.6K
$1.08 Rp 17.5K
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$24.8K Rp 403.3M
$22.4K Rp 362.9M
$27.9K Rp 453.7M
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$27.8K Rp 450.5M
$18.5K Rp 300.3M
$33.3K Rp 540.6M
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Cost
Range
Utilities (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Monthly) (85m2)
$27.08 Rp 439.5K
$22.82 Rp 370.5K
$31.33 Rp 508.5K
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$4.58 Rp 74.3K
$2.1 Rp 34.1K
$8.18 Rp 132.8K
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$22.82 Rp 370.5K
$18.48 Rp 300K
$30.81 Rp 500K
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Cost
Range
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$23.37 Rp 379.4K
$12.47 Rp 202.4K
$31.16 Rp 505.9K
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$5.89 Rp 95.7K
$2.94 Rp 47.8K
$7.42 Rp 120.4K
Cinema Ticket
$2.71 Rp 44K
$2.17 Rp 35.2K
$3.52 Rp 57.2K
🧸 Childcare & Education
Cost
Range
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$24.28 Rp 394.2K
$18.21 Rp 295.7K
$30.36 Rp 492.8K
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$7,734 Rp 125.5M
$2,630 Rp 42.7M
$12.5K Rp 203.3M
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Cost
Range
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$15.66 Rp 254.1K
$12.53 Rp 203.3K
$18.78 Rp 304.9K
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$18.77 Rp 304.7K
$18.77 Rp 304.7K
$18.77 Rp 304.7K
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$65.5 Rp 1.1M
$42.23 Rp 685.4K
$90.5 Rp 1.5M
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$75.1 Rp 1.2M
$18.73 Rp 304K
$175 Rp 2.8M
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Cost
Range
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$245 Rp 4M
$146 Rp 2.4M
$350 Rp 5.7M
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$155 Rp 2.5M
$66.4 Rp 1.1M
$241 Rp 3.9M
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$644 Rp 10.5M
$236 Rp 3.8M
$810 Rp 13.1M
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$302 Rp 4.9M
$153 Rp 2.5M
$528 Rp 8.6M
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,266 Rp 20.6M
$618 Rp 10M
$1,544 Rp 25.1M
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$772 Rp 12.5M
$309 Rp 5M
$772 Rp 12.5M
💵 Salaries & Financials
Cost
Range
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$183 Rp 3M
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20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
9.15
5
12
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