Cost of living
Karak (Indonesia) compared to Balikpapan
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Overview comparison
Karak (Indonesia)Balikpapan
Consumer prices in Balikpapan are roughly 11% higher than in Karak (Indonesia).
Cost of living
| Item | Karak (Indonesia) | Balikpapan |
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| Total with rent one person | 412 | 729 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,259 | 1,690 |
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| Without rent one person | 371 | 397 |
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| Without rent one family | 835 | 1,377 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 90.27 | 185.93 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 197.02 | 511.49 |
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| Food person | 195 | 245 |
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| Food family | 522 | 633 |
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| Transport person | 37.69 | 37.18 |
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| Transport family | 93.37 | 90.3 |
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| Life expectancy | 70.08 years | 73.46 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Karak (Indonesia) | Balikpapan |
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| Lunch Menu | 1.93 | 1.47 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 11.33 | 18.49 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.09 | 3.57 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.9 | 2.36 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.29 | 2.53 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.42 | 0.46 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Karak (Indonesia) | Balikpapan |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 86.47 | 225.85 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 46.71 | 150.15 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 279.39 | 501.75 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 101.78 | 291.26 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 18.59 | 58.91 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 26.34 | 99.06 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 28.17 | 31.8 |
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Transportation
| Item | Karak (Indonesia) | Balikpapan |
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| Local transport ticket | 8.6 | 14.85 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 270 | 1,145 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 727 | 845 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.31 | 0.73 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 20.46% | 25.45% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.12 | 3.59 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.65 | 0.72 |
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Groceries
| Item | Karak (Indonesia) | Balikpapan |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.17 | 1.95 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.02 | 1.27 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.38 | 2.17 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.03 | 7.47 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.06 | 5.08 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.07 | 9.9 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.67 | 1.66 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.27 | 0.46 |
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Other
| Item | Karak (Indonesia) | Balikpapan |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 16.96 | 28.84 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.51 | 3 |
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| Doctors visit | 18.54 | 12.72 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.04 | 9 |
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| Brand Jeans | 31.43 | 48.84 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 78.5 | 105.87 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 66.34 | 57.72 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 8,135 | 6,301 |
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