Balikpapan, 🇮🇩 Indonesia Overview

🇮🇩 Balikpapan, #2178

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Balikpapan, Indonesia 🇮🇩 is a calm, coastal city with a growing expat and business scene. It offers a relaxed lifestyle, good seafood, and access to nature, making it appealing for digital nomads who prefer quieter settings. 🌴💻 Connectivity is decent in urban areas, though the vibe is more practical than lively.

KEY STATS

Cost of Living $1,550/mo

Internet Speed Data unavailable

Weather Today 29°C / 26°C 🌧️

Timezone Asia/Makassar

KEY SCORES

Factor	Score
💸 Cost of Living	8.2
🛡️ Safety	7.7
🚀 Internet Speed	6.9
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity	2.4
☀️ Weather	3.0
🏠 Accommodation Cost	7.5
🌍 Nomad Friendly	3.7
♀️ Female Friendly	6.8

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HUB MOMENTUM

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QUICK COSTS

Item	Cost
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)	$324.21 per month
💻 Coworking Space	$106.10 per month
☕ Coffee	$2.24 per cup
🍺 Beer	$3.24 per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)	$1.77 per meal
🚌 Monthly Transport Pass	$17.68 per month
🧴 Mobile Plan	$7.07 per month
💻 Internet (60 Mbps+)	$28.29 per month

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VISITS (LAST 30 DAYS)

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#	City	Cost/mo	Score	Compare
1	Canggu	$2,664/mo	7.4	Compare
2	Ubud	$2,252/mo	7.3	Compare
3	Seminyak	$2,835/mo	7.1	Compare
4	Kuta	$2,084/mo	7.1	Compare

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NEARBY DESTINATIONS

#	City	Country	Cost/mo	Score	Compare
1	Kota Kinabalu	🇲🇾 Malaysia	$1,859/mo	6.6	Compare
2	Canggu	🇮🇩 Indonesia	$2,664/mo	7.4	Compare
3	Cagayan de Oro	🇵🇭 Philippines	$1,484/mo	6.2	Compare
4	Davao City	🇵🇭 Philippines	$1,585/mo	6.3	Compare