Cost of living in Darwin (Australia) is 78% more expensive than in Balikpapan (Indonesia)
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| Food | + 98% | |||
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| Food in Darwin (Australia) is 98% more expensive than in Balikpapan (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Darwin | Balikpapan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$18 (Rp 181,428) | Rp 53,037 | + 242% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$13 (Rp 133,945) | Rp 42,447 | + 216% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$7 (Rp 74,311) | Rp 21,500 | + 246% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.68 (Rp 16,714) | Rp 20,738 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$6 (Rp 61,895) | Rp 20,514 | + 202% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.50 (Rp 54,757) | Rp 11,800 | + 364% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$8 (Rp 80,112) | Rp 50,000 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.50 (Rp 44,832) | Rp 29,600 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.81 (Rp 37,947) | Rp 24,557 | + 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.28 (Rp 52,546) | Rp 28,993 | + 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$20 (Rp 199,879) | Rp 316,667 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.76 (Rp 37,418) | Rp 22,610 | + 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.96 (Rp 29,441) | Rp 18,993 | + 55% | |
| Housing | + 193% | |||
| Housing in Darwin (Australia) is 193% more expensive than in Balikpapan (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Darwin | Balikpapan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,693 (Rp 26,819,632) | Rp 8,640,150 | + 210% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$1,858 (Rp 18,500,536) | Rp 4,076,650 | + 354% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$387 (Rp 3,855,209) | Rp 938,194 | + 311% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,970 (Rp 19,622,822) | Rp 4,266,930 | + 360% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,524 (Rp 15,181,582) | Rp 2,024,910 | + 650% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$318 (Rp 3,168,403) | Rp 971,181 | + 226% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$63 (Rp 622,949) | Rp 396,806 | + 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$628 (Rp 6,254,654) | Rp 4,874,240 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$206 (Rp 2,051,615) | Rp 1,250,000 | + 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$11 (Rp 112,942) | Rp 66,032 | + 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$35 (Rp 348,530) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 80% | |||
| Clothes in Darwin (Australia) is 80% more expensive than in Balikpapan (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Darwin | Balikpapan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$143 (Rp 1,423,467) | Rp 825,000 | + 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$100 (Rp 992,025) | Rp 600,000 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$180 (Rp 1,790,827) | Rp 675,000 | + 165% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$187 (Rp 1,867,203) | Rp 833,333 | + 124% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Darwin (Australia) is 13% more expensive than in Balikpapan (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Darwin | Balikpapan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$32,363 (Rp 322,304,858) | Rp 396,000,000 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.71 (Rp 17,027) | Rp 8,428 | + 102% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 386,667 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$21 (Rp 207,013) | Rp 66,797 | + 210% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Darwin (Australia) is 33% more expensive than in Balikpapan (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Darwin | Balikpapan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$9 (Rp 92,190) | Rp 210,000 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$13 (Rp 129,547) | Rp 125,000 | + 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$77 (Rp 764,821) | Rp 190,645 | + 301% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Rp 53,333 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.99 (Rp 49,654) | Rp 43,333 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$8 (Rp 79,081) | Rp 22,500 | + 251% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.61 (Rp 35,950) | Rp 25,000 | + 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.57 (Rp 35,506) | Rp 19,250 | + 84% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$29 (Rp 288,465) | Rp 152,564 | + 89% | |
| Entertainment | + 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Darwin (Australia) is 53% more expensive than in Balikpapan (Indonesia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Darwin | Balikpapan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$64 (Rp 636,620) | Rp 354,839 | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$40 (Rp 394,544) | Rp 98,571 | + 300% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$162 (Rp 1,613,466) | Rp 716,129 | + 125% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$111 (Rp 1,107,815) | Rp 600,000 | + 85% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$17 (Rp 167,820) | Rp 108,333 | + 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.40 (Rp 53,785) | Rp 56,250 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 (Rp 90,641) | Rp 55,000 | + 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,491 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$77 (Rp 768,472) | Rp 995,486 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$36 (Rp 356,993) | Rp 16,576 | + 2054% | |
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TOTAL | + 78% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 46 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
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