Cost of living in Valencia, Spain (Spain) is 60% more expensive than in Balikpapan (Indonesia)
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| Food | + 67% | |||
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| Food in Valencia, Spain (Spain) is 67% more expensive than in Balikpapan (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Valencia, Spain | Balikpapan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (Rp 280,333) | Rp 53,037 | + 429% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (Rp 156,879) | Rp 42,447 | + 270% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.58 (Rp 58,765) | Rp 21,500 | + 173% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 (Rp 17,132) | Rp 20,738 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.48 (Rp 40,724) | Rp 20,514 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.93 (Rp 31,688) | Rp 11,800 | + 169% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (Rp 107,644) | Rp 50,000 | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.70 (Rp 27,975) | Rp 29,600 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.31 (Rp 21,574) | Rp 24,557 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.78 (Rp 12,826) | Rp 28,993 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (Rp 105,276) | Rp 316,667 | - 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.25 (Rp 36,886) | Rp 22,610 | + 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.62 (Rp 10,230) | Rp 18,993 | - 46% | |
| Housing | + 113% | |||
| Housing in Valencia, Spain (Spain) is 113% more expensive than in Balikpapan (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Valencia, Spain | Balikpapan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,258 (Rp 20,651,576) | Rp 8,640,150 | + 139% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €806 (Rp 13,229,798) | Rp 4,076,650 | + 225% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €138 (Rp 2,258,753) | Rp 938,194 | + 141% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €899 (Rp 14,759,618) | Rp 4,266,930 | + 246% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €557 (Rp 9,142,715) | Rp 2,024,910 | + 352% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €110 (Rp 1,808,388) | Rp 971,181 | + 86% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (Rp 427,362) | Rp 396,806 | + 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €330 (Rp 5,413,542) | Rp 4,874,240 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (Rp 1,556,561) | Rp 1,250,000 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (Rp 149,602) | Rp 66,032 | + 127% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (Rp 180,735) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Valencia, Spain (Spain) is 16% more expensive than in Balikpapan (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Valencia, Spain | Balikpapan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (Rp 1,303,752) | Rp 825,000 | + 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €26 (Rp 421,179) | Rp 600,000 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (Rp 1,531,634) | Rp 675,000 | + 127% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €98 (Rp 1,610,200) | Rp 833,333 | + 93% | |
| Transportation | + 57% | |||
| Transportation in Valencia, Spain (Spain) is 57% more expensive than in Balikpapan (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Valencia, Spain | Balikpapan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,827 (Rp 407,492,019) | Rp 396,000,000 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.63 (Rp 26,738) | Rp 8,428 | + 217% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €33 (Rp 538,052) | Rp 386,667 | + 39% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (Rp 284,257) | Rp 66,796 | + 326% | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Valencia, Spain (Spain) is 47% more expensive than in Balikpapan (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Valencia, Spain | Balikpapan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €13 (Rp 206,046) | Rp 210,000 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.28 (Rp 86,661) | Rp 125,000 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €66 (Rp 1,089,334) | Rp 190,645 | + 471% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.97 (Rp 81,611) | Rp 53,333 | + 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.59 (Rp 42,450) | Rp 43,333 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.05 (Rp 66,452) | Rp 22,500 | + 195% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.65 (Rp 27,059) | Rp 25,000 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.30 (Rp 37,704) | Rp 19,250 | + 96% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (Rp 282,157) | Rp 152,564 | + 85% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Valencia, Spain (Spain) is 26% more expensive than in Balikpapan (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Valencia, Spain | Balikpapan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (Rp 496,524) | Rp 354,839 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (Rp 277,275) | Rp 98,571 | + 181% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (Rp 820,827) | Rp 716,129 | + 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €51 (Rp 830,027) | Rp 600,000 | + 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (Rp 173,778) | Rp 108,333 | + 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.57 (Rp 42,181) | Rp 56,250 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.11 (Rp 67,521) | Rp 55,000 | + 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €478 (Rp 7,850,855) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (Rp 2,486) | Rp 1,491 | + 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (Rp 771,385) | Rp 995,486 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.41 (Rp 88,761) | Rp 16,576 | + 435% | |
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TOTAL | + 60% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 532 prices entered by 61 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 02, 2023.
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