Cost of living in Houston, Texas (United States) is 123% more expensive than in Balikpapan (Indonesia)
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| Food | + 120% | |||
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| Food in Houston, Texas (United States) is 120% more expensive than in Balikpapan (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Houston, Texas | Balikpapan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (Rp 268,785) | Rp 53,037 | + 407% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (Rp 140,801) | Rp 42,447 | + 232% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.39 (Rp 67,410) | Rp 21,500 | + 214% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.93 (Rp 14,367) | Rp 20,738 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.04 (Rp 62,017) | Rp 20,514 | + 202% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.04 (Rp 46,800) | Rp 11,800 | + 297% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (Rp 95,477) | Rp 50,000 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.25 (Rp 65,329) | Rp 29,600 | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.01 (Rp 30,924) | Rp 24,557 | + 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.62 (Rp 40,335) | Rp 28,993 | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (Rp 190,420) | Rp 316,667 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.56 (Rp 39,285) | Rp 22,610 | + 74% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.69 (Rp 41,273) | Rp 18,993 | + 117% | |
| Housing | + 289% | |||
| Housing in Houston, Texas (United States) is 289% more expensive than in Balikpapan (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Houston, Texas | Balikpapan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,903 (Rp 44,621,638) | Rp 8,640,150 | + 416% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,862 (Rp 28,618,503) | Rp 4,076,650 | + 602% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $248 (Rp 3,815,611) | Rp 938,194 | + 307% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,565 (Rp 24,051,272) | Rp 4,266,930 | + 464% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,198 (Rp 18,410,783) | Rp 2,024,910 | + 809% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $131 (Rp 2,013,648) | Rp 971,181 | + 107% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (Rp 984,747) | Rp 396,806 | + 148% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $221 (Rp 3,400,370) | Rp 4,874,240 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $80 (Rp 1,226,671) | Rp 1,250,000 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (Rp 171,568) | Rp 66,032 | + 160% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $21 (Rp 324,391) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Houston, Texas (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Balikpapan (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Houston, Texas | Balikpapan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $51 (Rp 790,010) | Rp 825,000 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $41 (Rp 629,619) | Rp 600,000 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $84 (Rp 1,294,180) | Rp 675,000 | + 92% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $101 (Rp 1,546,182) | Rp 833,333 | + 86% | |
| Transportation | + 59% | |||
| Transportation in Houston, Texas (United States) is 59% more expensive than in Balikpapan (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Houston, Texas | Balikpapan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,761 (Rp 426,675,466) | Rp 396,000,000 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.00 (Rp 15,298) | Rp 8,428 | + 82% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $42 (Rp 651,178) | Rp 386,667 | + 68% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $25 (Rp 389,562) | Rp 61,556 | + 533% | |
| Personal Care | + 126% | |||
| Personal Care in Houston, Texas (United States) is 126% more expensive than in Balikpapan (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Houston, Texas | Balikpapan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (Rp 135,406) | Rp 210,000 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $24 (Rp 372,538) | Rp 125,000 | + 198% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $98 (Rp 1,501,787) | Rp 190,645 | + 688% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (Rp 127,138) | Rp 53,333 | + 138% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.40 (Rp 67,659) | Rp 43,333 | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.13 (Rp 78,917) | Rp 22,500 | + 251% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.11 (Rp 78,600) | Rp 25,000 | + 214% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.41 (Rp 37,069) | Rp 19,250 | + 93% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (Rp 313,068) | Rp 152,564 | + 105% | |
| Entertainment | + 79% | |||
| Entertainment in Houston, Texas (United States) is 79% more expensive than in Balikpapan (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Houston, Texas | Balikpapan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $54 (Rp 826,986) | Rp 354,839 | + 133% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (Rp 401,445) | Rp 98,571 | + 307% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $200 (Rp 3,074,104) | Rp 716,129 | + 329% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $84 (Rp 1,296,642) | Rp 600,000 | + 116% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (Rp 210,104) | Rp 108,333 | + 94% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.08 (Rp 78,041) | Rp 56,250 | + 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.56 (Rp 85,480) | Rp 55,000 | + 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $375 (Rp 5,770,593) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.30 (Rp 4,611) | Rp 1,491 | + 209% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (Rp 764,438) | Rp 995,486 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (Rp 126,486) | Rp 16,576 | + 663% | |
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TOTAL | + 123% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 374 prices entered by 80 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2023.
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