Travel budget and cost of living in Samarinda (Borneo (Kalimantan)) how much does a trip cost?

Samarinda travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Samarinda

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Samarinda for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Samarinda compared to United States in 2026

On average, the cost of living in Samarinda in 2026 is 62% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Samarinda in 2026 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Samarinda by expense type

Restaurant budget in Samarinda

Lunch

$ 1.8/person
( $ 1.8)

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90% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 6/person
($ 4.5 to $ 7.5)

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84% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

McDonald's meal

$ 5.7/person
($ 5.5 to $ 6)

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52% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Local beer

$ 3 for 500ml
( $ 3)

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49% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9

Imported beer

$ 4.9 for 330ml
($ 4.9 to $ 4.9)

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35% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Cappuccino

$ 1.5/cup
( $ 1.5)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Fizzy drink

$ 0.5/can
($ 0.4 to $ 0.6)

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80% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Water bottle

$ 0.4/bottle
($ 0.4 to $ 0.5)

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81% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Samarinda

1-star hotel

$ 15/night
($ 15 to $ 105)

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91% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 171

2-star hotel

$ 28/night
($ 8.3 to $ 88)

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83% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

3-star hotel

$ 47/night
($ 27 to $ 87)

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81% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 247

4-star hotel

$ 59/night
($ 34 to $ 102)

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83% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 353

5-star hotel

$ 15/night
($ 15 to $ 105)

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97% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 591

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 28/month
($ 28 to $ 28)

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84% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 178

Room with kitchen

$ 19/month
($ 12 to $ 41)

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92% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 270

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 50/month
($ 31 to $ 92)

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77% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226

Cottage or guest house

$ 12/month
($ 11 to $ 14)

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95% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 260

Family room

$ 114/month
($ 107 to $ 121)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Supermarket food budget in Samarinda

Milk

$ 1.2/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.3)

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12% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 0.9/500g
($ 0.7 to $ 1.2)

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87% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 7.2

Rice

$ 0.7/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 0.7)

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83% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 1.5/12 eggs
($ 1.3 to $ 1.8)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4

Chicken

$ 3.8/kg
($ 3.3 to $ 4.4)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 5.5/kg
($ 2.4 to $ 8.7)

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7% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Tomatoes

$ 1.5/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 2.4)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8

Potatoes

$ 1.4/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 1.8)

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49% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 0.6
($ 0.5 to $ 0.7)

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Public and private transport budget in Samarinda

Bus ticket

$ 0.4/ticket
( $ 0.4)

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85% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 0.4/km
($ 0.4 to $ 0.4)

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82% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 0.6/litre
($ 0.5 to $ 0.7)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 0.9
($ 0.6 to $ 1.2)

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73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Car hire

$ 51/24hrs
($ 41 to $ 79)

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38% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 83

Leisure activity budget in Samarinda

Cinema

$ 3/ticket
( $ 3)

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79% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

Tennis

$ 10.1/hr
( $ 10.1)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Samarinda

Cigarettes

$ 2.3/pack
($ 2.1 to $ 2.3)

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78% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10.3

Levi's jeans

$ 44
($ 36 to $ 61)

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19% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54

Summer dress

$ 24
($ 22 to $ 27)

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45% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

Melbourne → Bali

$ 453
(fair price: $ 368)

Sydney → Bali

$ 510
(fair price: $ 408)

London → Bali

$ 901
(fair price: $ 807)

Manchester → Bali

$ 959
(fair price: $ 816)

London → Java (Jakarta)

$ 803
(fair price: $ 709)

Auckland → Bali

$ 839
(fair price: $ 701)