Cost of living in Cairns (Australia) is 99% more expensive than in Balikpapan (Indonesia)
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| Food | + 100% | |||
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| Food in Cairns (Australia) is 100% more expensive than in Balikpapan (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Cairns | Balikpapan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$18 (Rp 188,189) | Rp 53,037 | + 255% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$12 (Rp 127,779) | Rp 42,447 | + 201% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.60 (Rp 58,668) | Rp 21,500 | + 173% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.43 (Rp 14,972) | Rp 20,738 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$6 (Rp 66,448) | Rp 20,514 | + 224% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$7 (Rp 71,512) | Rp 11,800 | + 506% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$8 (Rp 87,520) | Rp 50,000 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.40 (Rp 46,161) | Rp 29,600 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.51 (Rp 36,838) | Rp 24,557 | + 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.22 (Rp 54,707) | Rp 28,993 | + 89% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$21 (Rp 216,957) | Rp 316,667 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.51 (Rp 36,749) | Rp 22,610 | + 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.58 (Rp 27,019) | Rp 18,993 | + 42% | |
| Housing | + 157% | |||
| Housing in Cairns (Australia) is 157% more expensive than in Balikpapan (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Cairns | Balikpapan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,541 (Rp 26,633,941) | Rp 8,640,150 | + 208% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$1,571 (Rp 16,468,382) | Rp 4,076,650 | + 304% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$208 (Rp 2,177,840) | Rp 938,194 | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,462 (Rp 15,326,845) | Rp 4,266,930 | + 259% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,139 (Rp 11,941,225) | Rp 2,024,910 | + 490% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$180 (Rp 1,888,279) | Rp 971,181 | + 94% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$63 (Rp 665,527) | Rp 396,806 | + 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$725 (Rp 7,599,140) | Rp 4,874,240 | + 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$215 (Rp 2,258,568) | Rp 1,250,000 | + 81% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$11 (Rp 112,819) | Rp 66,032 | + 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$30 (Rp 314,143) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Cairns (Australia) is 12% more expensive than in Balikpapan (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Cairns | Balikpapan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$93 (Rp 972,574) | Rp 825,000 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$52 (Rp 549,138) | Rp 600,000 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$128 (Rp 1,344,196) | Rp 675,000 | + 99% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$111 (Rp 1,164,387) | Rp 833,333 | + 40% | |
| Transportation | + 92% | |||
| Transportation in Cairns (Australia) is 92% more expensive than in Balikpapan (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Cairns | Balikpapan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$27,952 (Rp 292,973,875) | Rp 396,000,000 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.72 (Rp 17,987) | Rp 8,428 | + 113% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$108 (Rp 1,129,536) | Rp 386,667 | + 192% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$28 (Rp 288,244) | Rp 73,375 | + 293% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Cairns (Australia) is 37% more expensive than in Balikpapan (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Cairns | Balikpapan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$11 (Rp 120,318) | Rp 210,000 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$18 (Rp 193,011) | Rp 125,000 | + 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$70 (Rp 729,393) | Rp 190,645 | + 283% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$8 (Rp 81,332) | Rp 53,333 | + 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.95 (Rp 51,919) | Rp 43,333 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.53 (Rp 57,975) | Rp 22,500 | + 158% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$2.66 (Rp 27,902) | Rp 25,000 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.81 (Rp 39,982) | Rp 19,250 | + 108% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$27 (Rp 283,922) | Rp 152,564 | + 86% | |
| Entertainment | + 92% | |||
| Entertainment in Cairns (Australia) is 92% more expensive than in Balikpapan (Indonesia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Cairns | Balikpapan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$55 (Rp 579,419) | Rp 354,839 | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$35 (Rp 367,073) | Rp 98,571 | + 272% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$114 (Rp 1,197,529) | Rp 716,129 | + 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$114 (Rp 1,195,957) | Rp 600,000 | + 99% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$15 (Rp 156,010) | Rp 108,333 | + 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.93 (Rp 51,666) | Rp 56,250 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$7 (Rp 69,829) | Rp 55,000 | + 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$720 (Rp 7,545,212) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$1.00 (Rp 10,481) | Rp 1,491 | + 603% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$59 (Rp 614,152) | Rp 995,486 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$28 (Rp 290,039) | Rp 16,576 | + 1650% | |
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TOTAL | + 99% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 32 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 02, 2022.
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