Cost of living
Samarinda compared to Balikpapan
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Overview comparison
SamarindaBalikpapan
Consumer prices in Samarinda are roughly 1% higher than in Balikpapan.
Cost of living
| Item | Samarinda | Balikpapan |
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| Total with rent one person | 594 | 729 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,329 | 1,690 |
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| Without rent one person | 323 | 397 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,083 | 1,377 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 191.91 | 185.93 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 445.6 | 511.49 |
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| Food person | 220 | 245 |
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| Food family | 588 | 633 |
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| Transport person | 39.37 | 37.18 |
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| Transport family | 114.11 | 90.3 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.55 years | 73.46 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Samarinda | Balikpapan |
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| Lunch Menu | 1.81 | 1.47 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 15.54 | 18.49 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.26 | 3.57 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.43 | 2.36 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.63 | 2.53 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.55 | 0.46 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Samarinda | Balikpapan |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 227.86 | 225.85 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 123.47 | 150.15 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 578.52 | 501.75 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 265.37 | 291.26 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 17.38 | 58.91 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 28.26 | 99.06 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 63.54 | 31.8 |
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Transportation
| Item | Samarinda | Balikpapan |
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| Local transport ticket | 11.35 | 14.85 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,001 | 1,145 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 798 | 845 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.62 | 0.73 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 22.67% | 25.45% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 4.46 | 3.59 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.54 | 0.72 |
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Groceries
| Item | Samarinda | Balikpapan |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.52 | 1.95 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.22 | 1.27 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.44 | 2.17 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.3 | 7.47 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.86 | 5.08 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.29 | 9.9 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.48 | 1.66 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.36 | 0.46 |
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Other
| Item | Samarinda | Balikpapan |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 15.41 | 28.84 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.19 | 3 |
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| Doctors visit | 15.2 | 12.72 |
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| Haircut, simple | 6.92 | 9 |
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| Brand Jeans | 56.8 | 48.84 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 105.24 | 105.87 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 66.29 | 57.72 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 7,407 | 6,301 |
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