In Samarinda, Indonesia, a family of four typically needs around $1597 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $620 monthly.
Compared to the European benchmark, Samarinda is 42% cheaper overall.
Samarinda is 73% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Samarinda is, on average, 91% lower than in New York City.
Samarinda tends to fit higher-income residents who can comfortably absorb housing costs. It can be challenging on a moderate budget, mainly due to rent and utilities.
The primary driver of higher costs in Samarinda is rent and utilities, which can significantly impact budgets.
Food is 18% lower than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable for residents.
Public transport is 49% lower than the European benchmark, providing a cost-effective option for getting around.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 1.97 $ |
| Dinner | 13.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.28 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.65 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.55 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.3 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.02 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.81 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.68 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.32 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.23 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.7 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.06 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.33 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.27 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.72 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.59 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.16 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.42 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.42 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.98 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.21 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.42 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 0.74 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 23.8 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 0.66 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.4 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 13.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 13.1 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 1.62 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.53 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.17 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 20 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 31 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 66.5 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 139 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 306 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 211 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 505 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,207 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 833 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 392 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.62% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 16.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.32 $ |
| Haircut | 6.92 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 96.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 47.6 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 76 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,868 $ |