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Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$350.00
$1,200.00
$45.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$60.00
$120.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$25.00
$60.00
$3.00
|
Prepaid SIM and basic internet access |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$150.00
$400.00
$10.00
|
Mostly eating out, minimal groceries |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$40.00
$150.00
$5.00
|
Taxi and occasional rental |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$50.00
$450.00
$20.00
|
Daily meals at mid-range restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$30.00
$150.00
$8.00
|
Entry fees, tours, and entertainment |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$25.00
$200.00
$0.00
|
Usually covered by travel insurance |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$50.00
$0.00
|
Tourists usually pay on arrival or exempt |
| Total |
$730.00
$2,780.00
$91.00
|
Cost Profile Definitions:
Local Resident: Lives permanently in the city with local housing and lifestyle.
Digital Nomad: Mid-term stay (1-6 months) with furnished accommodation and expat lifestyle.
Tourist: Short-term visit (1-14 days) with hotels and tourist activities.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$350.00
Varies by neighborhood. Closer to town center and oil company housing areas tend to be 20-30% higher.
per month
☕ Coffee
$2.50
Specialty coffee shops available in town center. Local kopitiams offer cheaper options around $1.50.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$4.00
Alcohol is limited and mostly available in licensed hotels and restaurants; prices are higher due to import taxes.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$5.00
Local eateries offer meals around this price; international cuisine and hotel restaurants are more expensive.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$6.00
Includes local and international fast food chains present in Seria.
per meal