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About Balikpapan

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.

Through the year

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0° 10° 20° 30° Jan: 381 mm Feb: 341 mm Mar: 395 mm Apr: 323 mm May: 284 mm Jun: 241 mm Jul: 217 mm Aug: 249 mm Sep: 237 mm Oct: 262 mm Nov: 384 mm Dec: 345 mm Jan: 30°C / 24°C Feb: 30°C / 24°C Mar: 30°C / 24°C Apr: 30°C / 25°C May: 30°C / 25°C Jun: 29°C / 25°C Jul: 29°C / 25°C Aug: 29°C / 25°C Sep: 29°C / 25°C Oct: 30°C / 25°C Nov: 30°C / 24°C Dec: 30°C / 24°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 7.7
Safety 7.4
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.3
Internet Speed 6.7
Weather 5.8
Accommodation Cost 7.4
Nomad Friendly 3.8
Female Friendly 6.7
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Quick costs

Quick costs in Balikpapan
ItemCost
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

Other cities in Indonesia

Other cities in Indonesia
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Ubud $2,252 7.5 Compare
2 Seminyak $2,835 7.1 Compare
3 Sanur $1,936 6.9 Compare
4 Canggu $2,456 6.9 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Tana Toraja ID Indonesia $1,491 5.1 Compare
2 Makassar ID Indonesia $1,698 5.8 Compare
3 Semporna MY Malaysia $1,291 5.2 Compare
4 Tutong BN Brunei $2,346 5.2 Compare

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