- Cost of Living
- Indonesia
- Hong Kong
- Balikpapan
- Hong Kong
- Comparison
Cost of living in Balikpapan, Indonesia compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 33% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 54,793 (HK$32) | HK$50 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Rp 45,871 (HK$27) | HK$36 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 24,319 (HK$14) | HK$33 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 19,861 (HK$12) | HK$24 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 20,514 (HK$12) | HK$23 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 13,564 (HK$8) | HK$28 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 86,000 (HK$50) | HK$50 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 33,840 (HK$20) | HK$23 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 23,313 (HK$14) | HK$41 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 29,017 (HK$17) | HK$12 | + 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 316,667 (HK$186) | HK$120 | + 55% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Rp 22,313 (HK$13) | HK$16 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 20,072 (HK$12) | HK$15 | - 21% | |
| Housing | - 79% | |||
| Housing in Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 79% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 7,986,650 (HK$4,684) | HK$40,143 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Rp 12,127,000 (HK$7,112) | HK$24,938 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 947,397 (HK$556) | HK$1,452 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 6,915,880 (HK$4,056) | HK$17,460 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Rp 2,032,900 (HK$1,192) | HK$12,722 | - 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Rp 956,459 (HK$561) | HK$726 | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Rp 285,264 (HK$167) | HK$186 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Rp 6,139,910 (HK$3,601) | HK$5,198 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,556,720 (HK$913) | HK$1,226 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 81,382 (HK$48) | HK$74 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 20,000 (HK$12) | HK$66 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 10% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Rp 825,000 (HK$484) | HK$681 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Rp 630,000 (HK$369) | HK$306 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 675,000 (HK$396) | HK$750 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 900,000 (HK$528) | HK$948 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 43% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 353,333,000 (HK$207,207) | HK$230,000 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 7,413 (HK$4.35) | HK$17 | - 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 417,703 (HK$245) | HK$460 | - 47% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Rp 62,757 (HK$37) | HK$64 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 14% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 355,000 (HK$208) | HK$58 | + 261% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 125,000 (HK$73) | HK$80 | - 8% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 200,000 (HK$117) | HK$315 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Rp 53,333 (HK$31) | HK$51 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 46,500 (HK$27) | HK$39 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 22,500 (HK$13) | HK$49 | - 73% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 25,000 (HK$15) | HK$14 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 19,250 (HK$11) | HK$23 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 175,000 (HK$103) | HK$208 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 10% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 370,000 (HK$217) | HK$396 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 88,571 (HK$52) | HK$160 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 544,000 (HK$319) | HK$1,549 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 630,000 (HK$369) | HK$400 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 108,333 (HK$64) | HK$113 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 59,000 (HK$35) | HK$35 | - 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 55,000 (HK$32) | HK$35 | - 8% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | Rp 1,500,000 (HK$880) | HK$1,264 | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,579 (HK$0.93) | HK$0.29 | + 219% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 1,578,170 (HK$925) | HK$452 | + 105% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Rp 16,834 (HK$10) | HK$55 | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,031 prices entered by 350 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 28, 2017.
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Cost of living in Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 53% cheaper than in Hong Kong
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
HK$114,000
in Hong Kong
you would need to make just about HK$53,285
(Rp 90,862,030)
in Balikpapan.
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