Samarinda travel budget

Samarinda: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Samarinda

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 15 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 5.7 per person
  • $ 1.4 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 395* (6431796 IDR)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 37 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 15 per person
  • $ 3.3 per person
  • $ 3.5 per person

Total budget:

$ 1110* (18101916 IDR)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 36 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 18 per person
  • $ 6.5 per person
  • $ 7 per person

Total budget:

$ 1367* (22293656 IDR)

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



Cost of living in Samarinda compared to United States in 2025

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Samarinda in 2025 is 61% 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 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

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Local prices in Samarinda by expense type

Restaurant budget in Samarinda

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Samarinda is 58% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Restaurant: sample prices in Samarinda (compared to United States)2222414112126.56.52.12.1776.76.73.53.5United StatesSamarindaLunch3 course dinnerMcDonald's mealLocal beer02468101214161820222426283032343638404244
Lunch
Lunch
$ 2.1/person
( $ 2.1)

90% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 7/person
($ 5.3 to $ 8.8)

82% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 41
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 6.7/person
($ 6.3 to $ 7)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Local beer
Local beer
$ 3.5 for 500ml
( $ 3.5)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.5
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 4.8 for 330ml
($ 4.8 to $ 4.8)

24% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 1.8/cup
( $ 1.8)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.6
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.6/can
($ 0.5 to $ 0.7)

78% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.5/bottle
($ 0.5 to $ 0.5)

79% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Samarinda

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Samarinda is 83% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Hotel: sample prices in Samarinda (compared to United States)16816824724734834817817825525529294545575727271212United StatesSamarinda2-star hotel3-star hotel4-star hotelHostel/Youth HostelCottage or guest house0100200300255075125150175225250275325350375
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 15/night
($ 15 to $ 103)

92% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 29/night
($ 8.2 to $ 93)

83% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 45/night
($ 26 to $ 87)

81% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 247
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 57/night
($ 33 to $ 102)

83% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 348
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 15/night
($ 15 to $ 103)

97% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 567
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 27/month
($ 27 to $ 27)

84% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 178
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 20/month
($ 12 to $ 44)

92% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 265
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 48/month
($ 30 to $ 91)

78% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 225
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 12/month
($ 11 to $ 13)

95% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 255
Family room
Family room
$ 113/month
($ 106 to $ 119)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 219

Supermarket food budget in Samarinda

On average, the price of supermarket food in Samarinda is 47% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Milk
Milk
$ 1.4/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 1.5)

20% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.1/500g
($ 0.8 to $ 1.3)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Rice
Rice
$ 0.8/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 0.9)

82% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 1.8/12 eggs
($ 1.5 to $ 2.1)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Chicken
Chicken
$ 4.4/kg
($ 3.9 to $ 5)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Apples
Apples
$ 6.4/kg
($ 2.8 to $ 10.1)

13% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1.9/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 2.8)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.6/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 2.1)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.7
($ 0.5 to $ 0.8)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Samarinda

On average, the price of transport in Samarinda is 62% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Transport: sample prices in Samarinda (compared to United States)2.72.71.91.91181810.40.40.40.40.70.75151United StatesSamarindaBus ticketTaxi (per km)PetrolCar hire051015202530354045505560657075808590
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.4/ticket
( $ 0.4)

86% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.4/km
($ 0.4 to $ 0.4)

83% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 0.7/litre
($ 0.6 to $ 0.9)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 1.1
($ 0.7 to $ 1.4)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Car hire
Car hire
$ 51/24hrs
($ 40 to $ 78)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 81

Leisure activity budget in Samarinda

On average, budget for leisure activities in Samarinda is 66% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 3.5/ticket
( $ 3.5)

76% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16
Tennis
Tennis
$ 9.9/hr
( $ 9.9)

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

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Samarinda

On average, shopping budget in Samarinda is 51% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 2.6/pack
($ 2.5 to $ 2.7)

76% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 44
($ 36 to $ 60)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 24
($ 22 to $ 26)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

Sydney → Bali
Sydney → Bali
Sydney → Bali
$ 525
(fair price: $ 427)
Melbourne → Bali
Melbourne → Bali
Melbourne → Bali
$ 475
(fair price: $ 387)
Sydney → Java (Jakarta)
Sydney → Java (Jakarta)
Sydney → Java (Jakarta)
$ 711
(fair price: $ 599)
London → Bali
London → Bali
London → Bali
$ 974
(fair price: $ 864)
Manchester → Bali
Manchester → Bali
Manchester → Bali
$ 1053
(fair price: $ 902)
London → Java (Jakarta)
London → Java (Jakarta)
London → Java (Jakarta)
$ 812
(fair price: $ 710)


About this information on the cost of living in Samarinda

The information about the cost of living in Samarinda shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Samarinda was updated on 30-03-2025.

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