Cost of living in Balikpapan is 72% higher than in Nukus (without rent).
Rent in Balikpapan is 47% more expensive than in Nukus.
Cost of living including rent in Balikpapan is 62% higher than in Nukus.
Food in Balikpapan is 69% more expensive than in Nukus.
Transport in Balikpapan is 70% more expensive than in Nukus.
| Balikpapan | Nukus | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Balikpapan | Nukus | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
1.7 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 18.6 $ | 5.46 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.26 $ | 3.93 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.66 $ | 2.36 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.35 $ | 1.97 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.48 $ | 0.43 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.77 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.32 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.35 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.98 $ | 1.33 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.63 $ | 5.35 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.46 $ | 3.32 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.7 $ | 7.95 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.27 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.64 $ | 2.39 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.32 $ | 4.03 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.85 $ | 0.43 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.93 $ | 0.32 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.55 $ | 0.25 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.5 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 15.7 $ | 3.33 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.21 $ | 0.77 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.83 $ | 1.72 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.82 $ | 0.24 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 26 $ | 7.06 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.69 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.44 $ | 5.54 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 13.1 $ | 18.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 16.1 $ | 4.54 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 1.49 $ | 1.97 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.65 $ | 0.51 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.26 $ | 0.39 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
52.7 $ | 24.1 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
81.3 $ | 36.9 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
31.8 $ | 9.57 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 135 $ | 116 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 294 $ | 166 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 205 $ | 163 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 504 $ | 252 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,183 $ | 943 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 815 $ | 495 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 231 $ | 112 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 17.46 % | 22.87 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 33.3 $ | 12.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.39 $ | 2.64 $ |
| Haircut | 7.96 $ | 6.95 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 105 $ | 33.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 48 $ | 17.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 66.3 $ | 214 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,831 $ | 5,842 $ |