At a glance
 ID
Balikpapan
|
 BN
Tutong
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Brunei |
| Nomad score | 5.6 / 10 | 5.2 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $1,550 / mo | $2,346 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 32° / 25°C | 32° / 24°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 51 Moderate | 39 Good |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
|
ID
Balikpapan
|
BN
Tutong
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Average high | 29.5°C | 30.3°C |
| Average low | 24.5°C | 22.9°C |
| Precipitation | 305 mm / mo | 320 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 267 h / mo | 261 h / mo |
| Humidity | 87% | 90% |
| Rain days | 25.7 / mo | 24.3 / mo |
| Wind speed | 12.3 km/h | 10.9 km/h |
ID
Balikpapan · average high by month
J 30
F 30
M 30
A 30
M 30
J 29
J 29
A 29
S 29
O 30
N 30
D 30
BN
Tutong · average high by month
J 29
F 30
M 30
A 31
M 31
J 31
J 31
A 30
S 30
O 30
N 30
D 30
Air quality
|
ID
Balikpapan
|
BN
Tutong
|
|
|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 51 | 39 |
| PM2.5 | 6 µg/m³ | 7.8 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 7.1 µg/m³ | 8 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 84 µg/m³ | 25 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 6 | 0 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
|
ID
Balikpapan
|
BN
Tutong
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 3.7 | 2.0 |
| Local Payment Services | 6.8 | 5.6 |
| Startup Scene | 3.9 | 2.3 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
|
ID
Balikpapan
|
BN
Tutong
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 6.8 | 7.1 |
| Green Spaces | 5.8 | 7.0 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 6.0 | 6.8 |
| Noise Pollution | 4.7 | 7.1 |
| Seasonal Variety | 2.2 | 2.5 |
| Weather | 5.8 | 4.9 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
|
ID
Balikpapan
|
BN
Tutong
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 7.8 | 7.6 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 6.5 | 8.4 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 4.2 | 3.3 |
| VPN Reliability | 7.2 | 6.7 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
|
ID
Balikpapan
|
BN
Tutong
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 7.4 | 6.5 |
| Cost of Living | 7.7 | 6.7 |
| Currency Stability | 6.2 | 9.3 |
| Entertainment Cost | 7.1 | 5.4 |
| Food & Groceries | 7.7 | 6.6 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 6.8 | 5.4 |
| Transportation Cost | 7.7 | 6.4 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
|
ID
Balikpapan
|
BN
Tutong
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Culture | 5.9 | 4.9 |
| Indoors Fun | 4.0 | 3.3 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 4.5 | 3.8 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 6.3 | 5.0 |
| Nightlife | 4.1 | 1.5 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 7.4 | 7.2 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
|
ID
Balikpapan
|
BN
Tutong
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 1.7 | 1.1 |
| Nomad Friendly | 3.8 | 2.4 |
| Online Community Presence | 1.7 | 1.6 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
|
ID
Balikpapan
|
BN
Tutong
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 5.4 | 3.9 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 3.1 | 1.5 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 3.5 | 2.6 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 2.3 | 1.1 |
| Internet Speed | 6.7 | 6.5 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 8.0 | 7.5 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
|
ID
Balikpapan
|
BN
Tutong
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 5.4 | 3.3 |
| Food Scene | 6.1 | 4.5 |
| Healthy Food Options | 5.2 | 4.1 |
| Yoga Studios | 3.3 | 1.6 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
|
ID
Balikpapan
|
BN
Tutong
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 6.3 | 7.0 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 8.4 | 8.7 |
| Healthcare Quality | 5.5 | 6.5 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
|
ID
Balikpapan
|
BN
Tutong
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 2.5 | 0.4 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 3.4 | 4.1 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 3.8 | 3.7 |
| Freedom of Speech | 4.5 | 2.8 |
| Political Stability | 6.2 | 8.5 |
| Tax Friendliness | 4.5 | 8.7 |
| Visa Ease | 5.3 | 4.6 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
|
ID
Balikpapan
|
BN
Tutong
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 5.0 | 7.8 |
| Cleanliness | 5.7 | 8.1 |
| Environmental Quality | 6.0 | 7.9 |
| Family Friendly | 6.0 | 7.5 |
| Language Barrier | 4.9 | 5.5 |
| Work-Life Balance | 6.5 | 6.6 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
|
ID
Balikpapan
|
BN
Tutong
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 6.7 | 6.9 |
| Racial Tolerance | 6.5 | 6.6 |
| Safety | 7.4 | 8.9 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
|
ID
Balikpapan
|
BN
Tutong
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 6.6 | 4.3 |
| Cycling | 2.7 | 3.4 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 5.4 | 4.0 |
| Public Transit | 3.6 | 3.0 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 6.8 | 3.3 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 4.9 | 2.2 |
| Walkability | 3.3 | 4.6 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
|
ID
Balikpapan
|
BN
Tutong
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 3.8 | 1.4 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 3.3 | 2.3 |
| Networking Opportunities | 3.5 | 2.3 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 3.7 | 2.5 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 7.4 | 6.5 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
|
ID
Balikpapan
|
BN
Tutong
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $44 per pair | $51 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $27 per dress | $27 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $74 per pair | $86 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
|
ID
Balikpapan
|
BN
Tutong
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $71 per month | $117 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
|
ID
Balikpapan
|
BN
Tutong
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | $3.24 per ticket | $5.46 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
|
ID
Balikpapan
|
BN
Tutong
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Coffee | $2.24 per cup | $3.51 per cup |
| Beer | $3.24 per pint | — |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $1.77 per meal | $3.90 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $3.83 per meal | $6.63 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $21 per meal | $31 per meal |
| Apples | $2.83 per kg | $3.28 per kg |
| Bread | $1.09 per loaf | $1.09 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.44 per bottle | $0.70 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.41 per liter | $2.19 per liter |
| Rice | $0.97 per kg | $1.25 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $3.65 per kg | $6.63 per kg |
| Beef | $9.14 per kg | $12 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $27 per bottle | — |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
|
ID
Balikpapan
|
BN
Tutong
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $106 per month | $172 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
|
ID
Balikpapan
|
BN
Tutong
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $8.84 per month | — |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
|
ID
Balikpapan
|
BN
Tutong
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $21 per visit | $27 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $4.42 per purchase | $7.03 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
|
ID
Balikpapan
|
BN
Tutong
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $324 per month | $429 per month |
| Housing | $147 per month | $351 per month |
| Coworking Space | $106 per month | $141 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $560 per month | $1,093 per month |
| Coliving Space | $248 per month | $351 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
|
ID
Balikpapan
|
BN
Tutong
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $8.84 per month | $31 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
|
ID
Balikpapan
|
BN
Tutong
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $24 per month | $47 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
|
ID
Balikpapan
|
BN
Tutong
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $5.01 per visit | $9.37 per visit |
| Laundry | $0.71 per kg | $3.90 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
|
ID
Balikpapan
|
BN
Tutong
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $7.07 per month | $20 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $28 per month | $51 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $8.84 one-time | $12 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $27 per month | $43 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $8.84 per hour | $7.81 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
|
ID
Balikpapan
|
BN
Tutong
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Taxi Start | $0.59 per trip | $2.73 per trip |
| Transportation | $24 per month | $39 per month |
| Taxi per km | $0.38 per km | $1.41 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $18 per month | $23 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $1.47 per trip | $5.46 per trip |
| Gasoline | $0.85 per liter | $0.41 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $5.89 per month | $16 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
|
ID
Balikpapan
|
BN
Tutong
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $27 per month | $35 per month |