- Cost of Living
- Indonesia
- United States
- Balikpapan
- Akron, Ohio
- Comparison
Cost of living in Balikpapan, Indonesia compared to Akron, Ohio, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 32% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 50,549 ($3.80) | $12 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Rp 45,871 ($3.45) | $6 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 24,319 ($1.83) | $4.43 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 21,699 ($1.63) | $0.81 | + 100% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 20,514 ($1.54) | $2.24 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 13,564 ($1.02) | $3.41 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 86,000 ($6) | $5.82 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 33,840 ($2.54) | $2.99 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 23,313 ($1.75) | $1.37 | + 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 29,017 ($2.18) | $2.58 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 316,667 ($24) | $14 | + 70% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Rp 22,313 ($1.68) | $1.83 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 18,993 ($1.43) | $1.76 | - 19% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 49% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 7,986,650 ($600) | $1,248 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Rp 10,893,000 ($818) | $819 | - 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 947,397 ($71) | $157 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 4,266,930 ($321) | $885 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Rp 2,032,900 ($153) | $563 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Rp 956,459 ($72) | $99 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Rp 318,762 ($24) | $33 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Rp 4,993,060 ($375) | $347 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,556,720 ($117) | $83 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 81,382 ($6) | $8 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 20,000 ($1.50) | $15 | - 90% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 20% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Rp 825,000 ($62) | $38 | + 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Rp 630,000 ($47) | $36 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 675,000 ($51) | $68 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 900,000 ($68) | $94 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 12% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 353,333,000 ($26,546) | $22,686 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 7,680 ($0.58) | $0.56 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 417,703 ($31) | $42 | - 25% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Rp 61,595 ($4.63) | $12 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 17% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 355,000 ($27) | $6 | + 329% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 125,000 ($9) | $11 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 173,333 ($13) | $65 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Rp 53,333 ($4.01) | $7 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 46,500 ($3.49) | $3.01 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 22,500 ($1.69) | $4.51 | - 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 25,000 ($1.88) | $3.23 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 19,250 ($1.45) | $1.74 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 175,000 ($13) | $15 | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 25% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 370,000 ($28) | $30 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 95,000 ($7) | $20 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 205,000 ($15) | $138 | - 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 600,000 ($45) | $64 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 108,333 ($8) | $7 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 59,000 ($4.43) | $4.10 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 55,000 ($4.13) | $4.89 | - 16% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | $482 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,579 ($0.12) | $0.56 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 1,578,170 ($119) | $45 | + 165% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Rp 16,834 ($1.26) | $5.92 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 249 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 29% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$4,000
in Akron, Ohio
you would need to make just about $2,842
(Rp 37,828,150)
in Balikpapan.
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