- Cost of Living
- Indonesia
- Hong Kong
- Balikpapan
- Hong Kong
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Balikpapan, Indonesia and Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 31% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 54,793 (HK$33) | HK$50 | 34% |
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Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Rp 45,871 (HK$27) | HK$34 | 18% |
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500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 24,319 (HK$15) | HK$33 | 56% |
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1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 19,861 (HK$12) | HK$24 | 51% |
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12 eggs, large | Rp 20,514 (HK$12) | HK$23 | 46% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 13,564 (HK$8) | HK$28 | 71% |
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500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 86,000 (HK$52) | HK$50 | 3% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 33,840 (HK$20) | HK$23 | 11% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 23,313 (HK$14) | HK$41 | 66% |
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0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 29,017 (HK$17) | HK$12 | 40% |
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1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 316,667 (HK$190) | HK$120 | 58% |
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2 liters of Coca-Cola | Rp 22,313 (HK$13) | HK$15 | 14% |
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Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 20,072 (HK$12) | HK$15 | 19% |
| Housing | 74% | |||
| Housing in Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 74% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 14,296,300 (HK$8,561) | HK$40,143 | 79% |
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Rp 12,127,000 (HK$7,262) | HK$24,938 | 71% |
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 947,397 (HK$567) | HK$1,452 | 61% |
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 6,915,880 (HK$4,142) | HK$17,460 | 76% |
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Rp 2,032,900 (HK$1,217) | HK$12,722 | 90% |
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Rp 956,459 (HK$573) | HK$726 | 21% |
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Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Rp 285,264 (HK$171) | HK$186 | 8% |
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40” flat screen TV | Rp 6,139,910 (HK$3,677) | HK$4,849 | 24% |
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Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,556,720 (HK$932) | HK$1,186 | 21% |
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Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 81,382 (HK$49) | HK$73 | 33% |
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Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 20,000 (HK$12) | HK$79 | 85% |
| Clothes | 7% | |||
| Clothes in Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 7% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Rp 825,000 (HK$494) | HK$681 | 27% |
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1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Rp 630,000 (HK$377) | HK$306 | 23% |
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1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 675,000 (HK$404) | HK$750 | 46% |
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1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 900,000 (HK$539) | HK$948 | 43% |
| Transportation | 42% | |||
| Transportation in Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 42% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
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Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 353,333,000 (HK$211,592) | HK$230,000 | 8% |
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1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 7,413 (HK$4.44) | HK$17 | 74% |
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Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 417,703 (HK$250) | HK$460 | 46% |
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Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Rp 65,485 (HK$39) | HK$71 | 45% |
| Personal Care | 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 21% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 355,000 (HK$213) | HK$68 | 215% |
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1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 125,000 (HK$75) | HK$95 | 21% |
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Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 200,000 (HK$120) | HK$381 | 69% |
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1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Rp 53,333 (HK$32) | HK$61 | 48% |
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Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 46,500 (HK$28) | HK$42 | 33% |
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Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 22,500 (HK$13) | HK$52 | 74% |
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4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 25,000 (HK$15) | HK$13 | 18% |
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Tube of toothpaste | Rp 19,250 (HK$12) | HK$21 | 46% |
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Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 175,000 (HK$105) | HK$206 | 49% |
| Entertainment | 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 7% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 370,000 (HK$222) | HK$378 | 41% |
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2 tickets to the movies | Rp 88,571 (HK$53) | HK$160 | 67% |
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2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 544,000 (HK$326) | HK$1,347 | 76% |
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Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 630,000 (HK$377) | HK$400 | 6% |
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1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 108,333 (HK$65) | HK$105 | 38% |
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Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 59,000 (HK$35) | HK$35 | 2% |
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1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 55,000 (HK$33) | HK$35 | 6% |
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iPod nano 16GB | Rp 1,500,000 (HK$898) | HK$1,189 | 24% |
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1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,579 (HK$0.95) | HK$0.29 | 226% |
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1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 1,578,170 (HK$945) | HK$452 | 109% |
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1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Rp 16,834 (HK$10) | HK$55 | 82% |
| TOTAL | 50% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,677 prices entered by 281 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2016.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
HK$62,500
in Hong Kong
you would need to make just about HK$31,022
(Rp 51,803,404)
in Balikpapan.
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