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Breaking the Rp 140,000 per kilogram mark, the average price of beef in North Kalimantan, particularly in Tanjung Selor, is the highest in Indonesia. Data from the Ministry of Agriculture's Strategic Food Information System also shows Tanjung Pinang as the second most expensive city for beef, reaching Rp 135,000. Furthermore, vendors in Palangkaraya, Samarinda, and Banda Aceh also sell beef above Rp 125,000.
The high price of beef is due to the high cost of live cattle. This high price of live cattle is a result of limited supply. In addition, the Indonesian custom of consuming fresh meat also drives up demand for beef, further increasing its price. Yet, ample stocks of frozen beef at relatively lower prices remain available in the market.
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