Cost of living
Balikpapan compared to Tangerang
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Overview comparison
BalikpapanTangerang
Consumer prices in Tangerang are roughly 20% higher than in Balikpapan.
Cost of living
| Item | Balikpapan | Tangerang |
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| Total with rent one person | 729 | 502 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,690 | 1,644 |
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| Without rent one person | 397 | 293 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,377 | 1,019 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 185.93 | 234.91 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 511.49 | 506.32 |
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| Food person | 245 | 256 |
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| Food family | 633 | 668 |
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| Transport person | 37.18 | 41.9 |
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| Transport family | 90.3 | 148.01 |
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| Life expectancy | 73.46 years | 58.78 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Balikpapan | Tangerang |
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| Lunch Menu | 1.47 | 2.28 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 18.49 | 18.08 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.57 | 3.57 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.36 | 2.12 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.53 | 1.72 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.46 | 0.39 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Balikpapan | Tangerang |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 225.85 | 173.49 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 150.15 | 142.22 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 501.75 | 796.56 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 291.26 | 435.46 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 58.91 | 63.97 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 99.06 | 95.05 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 31.8 | 21.93 |
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Transportation
| Item | Balikpapan | Tangerang |
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| Local transport ticket | 14.85 | 8.2 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,145 | 1,618 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 845 | 407 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.73 | 0.31 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 25.45% | 11.17% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.59 | 5.38 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.72 | 1.07 |
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Groceries
| Item | Balikpapan | Tangerang |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.95 | 1.13 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.27 | 1.34 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.17 | 1.99 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.47 | 10.74 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.08 | 3.17 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.9 | 8.35 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.66 | 1.88 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.46 | 0.26 |
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Other
| Item | Balikpapan | Tangerang |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 28.84 | 23.72 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3 | 3.78 |
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| Doctors visit | 12.72 | 19.08 |
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| Haircut, simple | 9 | 5.43 |
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| Brand Jeans | 48.84 | 40.38 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 105.87 | 72.07 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 57.72 | 87.34 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 6,301 | 10,058 |
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