The average expenditure of residents in Bandar Lampung City for instant noodles in 2023 was Rp3,342.61 per capita per week. This figure increased compared to the previous year's expenditure, which was recorded at Rp3,188.25 per capita per week.
Per capita expenditure is the cost incurred for the consumption of all household members over a month, whether from purchases, gifts, or self-production, divided by the number of household members. Household consumption is distinguished between food and non-food consumption, regardless of the origin of the goods, and is limited to household needs only, excluding consumption/expenditure for business purposes or given to other parties.
Expenditure for food consumption is calculated weekly, while non-food consumption is calculated monthly and for the past 12 months. Both food and non-food consumption are then converted into average monthly expenditure. The average per capita consumption/expenditure figures presented in BPS publications are obtained by dividing the total consumption of all households (both consuming food and not) by the total population.
The four largest expenditures of residents for other food groups in Bandar Lampung City, from highest to lowest, are spent on instant noodles at Rp3,342.61 per capita per week, crackers at Rp433.1 per capita per week, baby porridge at Rp120.95 per capita per week, and the lowest on others at Rp112.3 per capita per week.
According to the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) publication, the average per capita expenditure in this city reached Rp2.29 million per capita per month in March 2023. This figure increased by 35.17% compared to March 2022, which was Rp1.69 million per capita per month.
Based on region, the highest expenditure for instant noodles is in Puncak Jaya Regency and the lowest in Tapanuli Tengah Regency. For Bandar Lampung City, the nominal expenditure for instant noodles is ranked 82nd. Meanwhile, the national average per capita expenditure for instant noodles is Rp257.5 per capita per week.
The following are the 10 regencies/cities with the highest per capita expenditure for instant noodles:
- Puncak Jaya Rp14,540
- Yalimo Rp9,276.74
- Lanny Jaya Rp9,000.66
- Intan Jaya Rp8,391.05
- Nduga Rp6,022.7
- Kepulauan Anambas Rp5,154.3
- Murung Raya Rp5,106.73
- Gunung Mas Rp5,012.51
- Puncak Rp4,938.38
- Mahakam Hulu Rp4,745.61