- Cost of Living
- Indonesia
- Egypt
- Balikpapan
- Al Mansurah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Balikpapan, Indonesia compared to Al Mansurah, Egypt
Currency:
Food | + 98% | |||
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Food in Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 98% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 53,342 (E£ 68) | E£ 60 | + 14% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Rp 42,500 (E£ 54) | E£ 42 | + 30% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 24,319 (E£ 31) | E£ 28 | + 10% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 20,738 (E£ 26) | E£ 11 | + 134% | |
12 eggs, large | Rp 21,341 (E£ 27) | E£ 13 | + 105% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 11,800 (E£ 15) | E£ 5.42 | + 178% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 86,000 (E£ 110) | E£ 13 | + 723% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 29,600 (E£ 38) | E£ 18 | + 106% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 23,313 (E£ 30) | E£ 6 | + 375% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 29,017 (E£ 37) | E£ 25 | + 48% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 316,667 (E£ 404) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | Rp 22,610 (E£ 29) | E£ 8 | + 281% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 18,993 (E£ 24) | E£ 3.73 | + 550% | |
Housing | + 39% | |||
Housing in Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 39% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 8,640,150 (E£ 11,031) | E£ 4,000 | + 176% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Rp 4,076,650 (E£ 5,205) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 947,397 (E£ 1,210) | E£ 350 | + 246% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 4,266,930 (E£ 5,448) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Rp 2,032,900 (E£ 2,595) | E£ 1,500 | + 73% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Rp 956,459 (E£ 1,221) | E£ 1,000 | + 22% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Rp 318,762 (E£ 407) | E£ 168 | + 142% | |
40” flat screen TV | Rp 4,860,120 (E£ 6,205) | E£ 3,000 | + 107% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,250,000 (E£ 1,596) | E£ 1,200 | + 33% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 66,500 (E£ 85) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 20,000 (E£ 26) | E£ 38 | - 32% | |
Clothes | + 52% | |||
Clothes in Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 52% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Rp 825,000 (E£ 1,053) | E£ 400 | + 163% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Rp 600,000 (E£ 766) | E£ 533 | + 44% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 675,000 (E£ 862) | E£ 857 | + 1% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 900,000 (E£ 1,149) | E£ 800 | + 44% | |
Transportation | + 10% | |||
Transportation in Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 10% 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£ 505,575) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 7,734 (E£ 10) | E£ 3.67 | + 169% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 417,703 (E£ 533) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Rp 73,428 (E£ 94) | E£ 52 | + 80% | |
Personal Care | + 158% | |||
Personal Care in Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 158% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 355,000 (E£ 453) | E£ 27 | + 1579% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 88,333 (E£ 113) | E£ 50 | + 126% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 192,500 (E£ 246) | E£ 100 | + 146% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Rp 53,333 (E£ 68) | E£ 50 | + 36% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 46,500 (E£ 59) | E£ 34 | + 73% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 22,500 (E£ 29) | E£ 25 | + 15% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 25,000 (E£ 32) | E£ 30 | + 6% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Rp 19,250 (E£ 25) | E£ 13 | + 97% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 133,333 (E£ 170) | E£ 50 | + 240% | |
Entertainment | + 103% | |||
Entertainment in Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 103% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 350,000 (E£ 447) | E£ 160 | + 179% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Rp 98,571 (E£ 126) | E£ 60 | + 110% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 204,000 (E£ 260) | E£ 120 | + 117% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 600,000 (E£ 766) | E£ 350 | + 119% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 108,333 (E£ 138) | E£ 25 | + 453% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 56,250 (E£ 72) | E£ 15 | + 379% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 55,000 (E£ 70) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,579 (E£ 2.02) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 1,578,170 (E£ 2,015) | E£ 300 | + 572% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Rp 16,834 (E£ 21) | E£ 40 | - 46% | |
TOTAL | + 55% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 55% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 18,614
(Rp 14,579,679)
in Balikpapan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 12,000
in Al Mansurah.
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