- Cost of Living
- Indonesia
- Hong Kong
- Balikpapan
- Hong Kong
- Comparison
Cost of living in Balikpapan, Indonesia compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 37% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 53,342 (HK$30) | HK$50 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Rp 42,500 (HK$24) | HK$37 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 24,319 (HK$14) | HK$33 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 20,738 (HK$12) | HK$24 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 21,341 (HK$12) | HK$23 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 11,800 (HK$7) | HK$28 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 86,000 (HK$48) | HK$50 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 29,600 (HK$17) | HK$23 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 23,313 (HK$13) | HK$41 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 29,017 (HK$16) | HK$12 | + 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 316,667 (HK$178) | HK$120 | + 49% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Rp 22,610 (HK$13) | HK$16 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 18,993 (HK$11) | HK$15 | - 28% | |
| Housing | - 83% | |||
| Housing in Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 83% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 8,640,150 (HK$4,870) | HK$40,143 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Rp 4,076,650 (HK$2,298) | HK$24,938 | - 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 947,397 (HK$534) | HK$1,452 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 4,266,930 (HK$2,405) | HK$17,460 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Rp 2,032,900 (HK$1,146) | HK$12,722 | - 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Rp 956,459 (HK$539) | HK$726 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Rp 318,762 (HK$180) | HK$186 | - 3% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Rp 4,860,120 (HK$2,740) | HK$4,575 | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,250,000 (HK$705) | HK$992 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 66,500 (HK$37) | HK$75 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 20,000 (HK$11) | HK$70 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 14% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Rp 825,000 (HK$465) | HK$681 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Rp 600,000 (HK$338) | HK$306 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 675,000 (HK$380) | HK$750 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 900,000 (HK$507) | HK$948 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 42% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 396,000,000 (HK$223,215) | HK$230,000 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 7,734 (HK$4.36) | HK$17 | - 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 417,703 (HK$235) | HK$460 | - 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Rp 66,796 (HK$38) | HK$79 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 22% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 355,000 (HK$200) | HK$53 | + 280% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 88,333 (HK$50) | HK$83 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 192,500 (HK$109) | HK$321 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Rp 53,333 (HK$30) | HK$45 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 46,500 (HK$26) | HK$38 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 22,500 (HK$13) | HK$52 | - 76% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 25,000 (HK$14) | HK$14 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 19,250 (HK$11) | HK$18 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 133,333 (HK$75) | HK$242 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 10% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 350,000 (HK$197) | HK$362 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 98,571 (HK$56) | HK$160 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 204,000 (HK$115) | HK$1,189 | - 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 600,000 (HK$338) | HK$400 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 108,333 (HK$61) | HK$109 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 56,250 (HK$32) | HK$35 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 55,000 (HK$31) | HK$35 | - 11% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | HK$3,478 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,579 (HK$0.89) | HK$0.29 | + 207% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 1,578,170 (HK$890) | HK$452 | + 97% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Rp 16,834 (HK$9) | HK$55 | - 83% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,785 prices entered by 370 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 17, 2018.
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Cost of living in Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 54% cheaper than in Hong Kong
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
HK$109,000
in Hong Kong
you would need to make just about HK$49,772
(Rp 88,299,675)
in Balikpapan.
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