- Cost of Living
- Indonesia
- Egypt
- Balikpapan
- Al Mansurah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Balikpapan, Indonesia vs Al Mansurah, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 80% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 80% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 53,342 (E£ 66) | E£ 53 | + 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Rp 42,500 (E£ 53) | E£ 49 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 24,319 (E£ 30) | E£ 28 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 20,738 (E£ 26) | E£ 11 | + 140% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 21,341 (E£ 27) | E£ 13 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 11,800 (E£ 15) | E£ 5.42 | + 171% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 86,000 (E£ 107) | E£ 13 | + 702% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 29,600 (E£ 37) | E£ 21 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 23,313 (E£ 29) | E£ 6 | + 362% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 29,017 (E£ 36) | E£ 25 | + 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 316,667 (E£ 394) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Rp 22,610 (E£ 28) | E£ 8 | + 271% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 18,993 (E£ 24) | E£ 8 | + 215% | |
| Housing | + 35% | |||
| Housing in Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 35% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 8,640,150 (E£ 10,741) | E£ 4,000 | + 169% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Rp 4,076,650 (E£ 5,068) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 947,397 (E£ 1,178) | E£ 350 | + 236% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 4,266,930 (E£ 5,304) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Rp 2,032,900 (E£ 2,527) | E£ 1,500 | + 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Rp 956,459 (E£ 1,189) | E£ 1,000 | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Rp 318,762 (E£ 396) | E£ 193 | + 105% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Rp 4,860,120 (E£ 6,042) | E£ 3,000 | + 101% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,250,000 (E£ 1,554) | E£ 1,200 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 66,500 (E£ 83) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 20,000 (E£ 25) | E£ 38 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 48% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Rp 825,000 (E£ 1,026) | E£ 400 | + 156% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Rp 600,000 (E£ 746) | E£ 533 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 675,000 (E£ 839) | E£ 857 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 900,000 (E£ 1,119) | E£ 800 | + 40% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 8% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 396,000,000 (E£ 492,270) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 7,734 (E£ 10) | E£ 4.44 | + 117% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 417,703 (E£ 519) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Rp 66,796 (E£ 83) | E£ 52 | + 59% | |
| Personal Care | + 142% | |||
| Personal Care in Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 142% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 355,000 (E£ 441) | E£ 27 | + 1534% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 88,333 (E£ 110) | E£ 50 | + 120% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 192,500 (E£ 239) | E£ 100 | + 139% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Rp 53,333 (E£ 66) | E£ 50 | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 46,500 (E£ 58) | E£ 34 | + 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 22,500 (E£ 28) | E£ 25 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 25,000 (E£ 31) | E£ 30 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 19,250 (E£ 24) | E£ 15 | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 133,333 (E£ 166) | E£ 50 | + 231% | |
| Entertainment | + 99% | |||
| Entertainment in Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 99% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 350,000 (E£ 435) | E£ 173 | + 151% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 98,571 (E£ 123) | E£ 60 | + 104% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 204,000 (E£ 254) | E£ 120 | + 111% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 600,000 (E£ 746) | E£ 350 | + 113% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 108,333 (E£ 135) | E£ 25 | + 439% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 56,250 (E£ 70) | E£ 15 | + 366% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 55,000 (E£ 68) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,579 (E£ 1.96) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 1,578,170 (E£ 1,962) | E£ 300 | + 554% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Rp 16,834 (E£ 21) | E£ 40 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | + 51% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 20 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 51% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 16,568
(Rp 13,328,233)
in Balikpapan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 11,000
in Al Mansurah.
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