Cost of living in Balikpapan, Indonesia vs Santiago, Chile
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Food | - 21% | |||
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Food in Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 21% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 53,342 (CH$2,581) | CH$9,027 | - 71% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 42,500 (CH$2,056) | CH$4,792 | - 57% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 24,319 (CH$1,177) | CH$1,865 | - 37% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 20,738 (CH$1,003) | CH$834 | + 20% | |
12 eggs, large | Rp 21,341 (CH$1,032) | CH$2,236 | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 11,800 (CH$571) | CH$1,171 | - 51% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 86,000 (CH$4,161) | CH$3,757 | + 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 29,600 (CH$1,432) | CH$1,247 | + 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 23,313 (CH$1,128) | CH$747 | + 51% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 29,017 (CH$1,404) | CH$832 | + 69% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 316,667 (CH$15,320) | CH$4,502 | + 240% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 22,610 (CH$1,094) | CH$1,541 | - 29% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 18,993 (CH$919) | CH$421 | + 118% | |
Housing | - 42% | |||
Housing in Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 42% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 8,640,150 (CH$418,006) | CH$769,171 | - 46% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 4,076,650 (CH$197,226) | CH$495,073 | - 60% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 947,397 (CH$45,835) | CH$57,158 | - 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 4,266,930 (CH$206,432) | CH$487,860 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 2,032,900 (CH$98,351) | CH$311,873 | - 68% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 956,459 (CH$46,273) | CH$42,249 | + 10% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 318,762 (CH$15,422) | CH$15,629 | - 1% | |
40” flat screen tv | Rp 4,860,120 (CH$235,130) | CH$225,587 | + 4% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,250,000 (CH$60,474) | CH$63,287 | - 4% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 66,500 (CH$3,217) | CH$7,477 | - 57% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 20,000 (CH$968) | CH$4,513 | - 79% | |
Clothes | + 15% | |||
Clothes in Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 15% more expensive than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 825,000 (CH$39,913) | CH$37,711 | + 6% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 600,000 (CH$29,028) | CH$21,105 | + 38% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 675,000 (CH$32,656) | CH$45,907 | - 29% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 900,000 (CH$43,542) | CH$57,432 | - 24% | |
Transportation | - 31% | |||
Transportation in Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 31% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 396,000,000 (CH$19,158,278) | CH$13,945,100 | + 37% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 7,734 (CH$374) | CH$793 | - 53% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 417,703 (CH$20,208) | CH$40,506 | - 50% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Rp 66,796 (CH$3,232) | CH$5,566 | - 42% | |
Personal Care | - 11% | |||
Personal Care in Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 11% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 355,000 (CH$17,175) | CH$2,786 | + 516% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 88,333 (CH$4,274) | CH$6,795 | - 37% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 192,500 (CH$9,313) | CH$32,795 | - 72% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 53,333 (CH$2,580) | CH$4,472 | - 42% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 46,500 (CH$2,250) | CH$2,934 | - 23% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 22,500 (CH$1,089) | CH$2,938 | - 63% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 25,000 (CH$1,209) | CH$1,700 | - 29% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Rp 19,250 (CH$931) | CH$1,677 | - 44% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 133,333 (CH$6,451) | CH$11,931 | - 46% | |
Entertainment | - 1% | |||
Entertainment in Balikpapan (Indonesia) is about the same as in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 350,000 (CH$16,933) | CH$21,492 | - 21% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Rp 98,571 (CH$4,769) | CH$8,791 | - 46% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 204,000 (CH$9,869) | CH$31,837 | - 69% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 600,000 (CH$29,028) | CH$28,448 | + 2% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 108,333 (CH$5,241) | CH$5,999 | - 13% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 56,250 (CH$2,721) | CH$2,836 | - 4% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 55,000 (CH$2,661) | CH$2,394 | + 11% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | CH$420,479 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,579 (CH$76) | CH$124 | - 38% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 1,578,170 (CH$76,351) | CH$45,773 | + 67% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 16,834 (CH$814) | CH$4,142 | - 80% | |
TOTAL | - 24% |

These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
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