Cost of living in Balikpapan, Indonesia vs Tainan City, Taiwan
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| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 24% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 53,342 (104 NT$) | 164 NT$ | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 42,500 (83 NT$) | 140 NT$ | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 24,319 (47 NT$) | 55 NT$ | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 20,738 (40 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 21,341 (42 NT$) | 65 NT$ | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 11,800 (23 NT$) | 73 NT$ | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 86,000 (167 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 29,600 (58 NT$) | 108 NT$ | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 23,313 (45 NT$) | 91 NT$ | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 29,017 (56 NT$) | 45 NT$ | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 316,667 (616 NT$) | 427 NT$ | + 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 22,610 (44 NT$) | 45 NT$ | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 18,993 (37 NT$) | 38 NT$ | - 3% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 20% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 8,640,150 (16,812 NT$) | 17,359 NT$ | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 4,076,650 (7,932 NT$) | 12,243 NT$ | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 947,397 (1,843 NT$) | 1,812 NT$ | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 4,266,930 (8,303 NT$) | 10,913 NT$ | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 2,032,900 (3,956 NT$) | 7,382 NT$ | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 956,459 (1,861 NT$) | 795 NT$ | + 134% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 318,762 (620 NT$) | 530 NT$ | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 4,860,120 (9,457 NT$) | 14,258 NT$ | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,250,000 (2,432 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 66,500 (129 NT$) | 221 NT$ | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 20,000 (39 NT$) | 461 NT$ | - 92% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 7% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 825,000 (1,605 NT$) | 2,037 NT$ | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 600,000 (1,167 NT$) | 1,033 NT$ | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 675,000 (1,313 NT$) | 2,230 NT$ | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 900,000 (1,751 NT$) | 2,523 NT$ | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 20% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 396,000,000 (770,538 NT$) | 798,742 NT$ | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 7,734 (15 NT$) | 30 NT$ | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 417,703 (813 NT$) | 1,015 NT$ | - 20% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Rp 66,796 (130 NT$) | 253 NT$ | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 30% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 355,000 (691 NT$) | 246 NT$ | + 181% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 88,333 (172 NT$) | 201 NT$ | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 192,500 (375 NT$) | 820 NT$ | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 53,333 (104 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 46,500 (90 NT$) | 219 NT$ | - 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 22,500 (44 NT$) | 212 NT$ | - 79% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 25,000 (49 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 19,250 (37 NT$) | 94 NT$ | - 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 133,333 (259 NT$) | 272 NT$ | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 16% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 350,000 (681 NT$) | 671 NT$ | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 98,571 (192 NT$) | 556 NT$ | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 204,000 (397 NT$) | 2,218 NT$ | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 600,000 (1,167 NT$) | 1,031 NT$ | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 108,333 (211 NT$) | 275 NT$ | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 56,250 (109 NT$) | 92 NT$ | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 55,000 (107 NT$) | 56 NT$ | + 92% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 12,433 NT$ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,579 (3.07 NT$) | 4.98 NT$ | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 1,578,170 (3,071 NT$) | 988 NT$ | + 211% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 16,834 (33 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 132 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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Cost of living in Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 16% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 47,000 NT$ in Tainan City you would need to make just about 39,651 NT$ (Rp 20,377,698) in Balikpapan.
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