Cost of living in Balikpapan, Indonesia

Summary of cost of living in Balikpapan

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: Rp 29,490,982
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: Rp 12,034,207
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in Balikpapan
Current as of Sep 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district Rp 53,037
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) Rp 42,447
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast Rp 21,500
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk Rp 20,738
12 eggs, large Rp 20,514
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes Rp 11,800
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese Rp 50,000
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples Rp 29,600
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes Rp 24,557
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket Rp 28,993
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality Rp 316,667
2 liters of coca-cola Rp 22,610
Bread for 2 people for 1 day Rp 18,993
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area Rp 8,640,150
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area Rp 4,076,650
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat Rp 938,194
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area Rp 4,266,930
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area Rp 2,024,910
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio Rp 971,181
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) Rp 396,806
40” flat screen tv Rp 4,874,240
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) Rp 1,250,000
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) Rp 66,032
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Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) Rp 825,000
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) Rp 600,000
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) Rp 675,000
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes Rp 833,333
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new Rp 396,000,000
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas Rp 8,428
Monthly ticket public transport Rp 386,667
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) Rp 66,796
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) Rp 210,000
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) Rp 125,000
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) Rp 190,645
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) Rp 53,333
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) Rp 43,333
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) Rp 22,500
4 rolls of toilet paper Rp 25,000
Tube of toothpaste Rp 19,250
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city Rp 152,564
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub Rp 354,839
2 tickets to the movies Rp 98,571
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) Rp 716,129
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert Rp 600,000
1 cocktail drink in downtown club Rp 108,333
Cappuccino in expat area of the city Rp 56,250
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) Rp 55,000
Ipad wi-fi 128gb -
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) Rp 1,491
1 month of gym membership in business district Rp 995,486
1 package of marlboro cigarettes Rp 16,576
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
Latest price update: September 26, 2023

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