- Cost of Living
- Indonesia
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- Balikpapan
- Hong Kong
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Balikpapan (Indonesia) and Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
| Food | 19% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 19% cheaper than in Hong Kong (Hong Kong) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | Rp 83,333 (HK$66) | HK$106 | 38% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Rp 40,000 (HK$32) | HK$33 | 5% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | Rp 20,000 (HK$15.92) | HK$32 | 50% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 25,000 (HK$19.90) | HK$21 | 4% |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 21,667 (HK$17.25) | HK$23 | 24% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 10,000 (HK$7.96) | HK$18.10 | 56% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 50,000 (HK$40) | HK$75 | 47% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 30,000 (HK$24) | HK$21 | 11% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 30,000 (HK$24) | HK$28 | 15% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | Rp 30,000 (HK$24) | HK$12.88 | 85% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | HK$140 | - |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Rp 27,500 (HK$22) | HK$16.67 | 31% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 15,000 (HK$11.94) | HK$13.67 | 13% |
| Housing | 50% | ||
| Housing in Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 50% cheaper than in Hong Kong (Hong Kong) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | Rp 18,500,000 (HK$14,729) | HK$36,871 | 60% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 1,500,000 (HK$1,194) | HK$850 | 40% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | Rp 787,500 (HK$627) | HK$190 | 229% |
| 40” flat screen TV | Rp 7,000,000 (HK$5,573) | HK$6,711 | 17% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | Rp 1,500,000 (HK$1,194) | HK$1,400 | 15% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 50,000 (HK$40) | HK$56 | 29% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | HK$64 | - |
| Clothes | 0% | ||
| Clothes in Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 0% cheaper than in Hong Kong (Hong Kong) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | Rp 1,200,000 (HK$955) | HK$867 | 10% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | Rp 625,000 (HK$498) | HK$425 | 17% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | Rp 700,000 (HK$557) | HK$695 | 20% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | Rp 500,000 (HK$398) | HK$980 | 59% |
| Transportation | 33% | ||
| Transportation in Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 33% cheaper than in Hong Kong (Hong Kong) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 260,000,000 (HK$207,000) | HK$246,714 | 16% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 7,250 (HK$5.77) | HK$17.26 | 67% |
| monthly ticket public transport | Rp 460,000 (HK$366) | HK$535 | 32% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | Rp 53,350 (HK$42) | HK$82 | 48% |
| Personal Care | 7% | ||
| Personal Care in Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 7% more expensive than in Hong Kong (Hong Kong) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | Rp 210,000 (HK$167) | HK$101 | 66% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Rp 100,000 (HK$80) | HK$45 | 78% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 25,000 (HK$19.90) | HK$29 | 30% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 22,500 (HK$17.91) | HK$55 | 67% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 25,000 (HK$19.90) | HK$18.18 | 9% |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 13,500 (HK$10.75) | HK$21 | 49% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 125,000 (HK$100) | HK$239 | 58% |
| Entertainment | 11% | ||
| Entertainment in Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 11% cheaper than in Hong Kong (Hong Kong) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 283,333 (HK$226) | HK$344 | 34% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 73,333 (HK$58) | HK$164 | 64% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 250,000 (HK$199) | HK$1,517 | 87% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | Rp 600,000 (HK$478) | HK$980 | 51% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 125,000 (HK$100) | HK$89 | 11% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 50,000 (HK$40) | HK$35 | 13% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | Rp 70,000 (HK$56) | HK$50 | 10% |
| iPod nano 16GB | Rp 2,000,000 (HK$1,592) | HK$1,137 | 40% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,000 (HK$0.80) | HK$0.73 | 10% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | Rp 1,750,000 (HK$1,393) | HK$754 | 85% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | Rp 15,000 (HK$11.94) | HK$50 | 76% |
| TOTAL | 35% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,113 prices entered by 343 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2013.
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Cost of living in Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 35% cheaper than in Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
HK$93,750
in Hong Kong
you would need to make just about HK$60,928
(Rp 76,528,013)
in Balikpapan.