How much will you spend in restaurants and bars? Is eating out expensive in Batam? Below you will see our breakdowns and comparisons of prices and expenses in Batam.
Currency in Indonesia Indonesian rupiah (IDR). For 10 US dollars you can get 158 thousand Indonesian rupiahs. For 100 US dollars you can get 1.58 million Indonesian rupiahs. And the other way around: For 100 Indonesian rupiahs you can get 0.00634 US dollars.
Generally, it is much cheaper in Indonesia than in United States. Food is 40% cheaper. Dining in restaurants and bars will be cheaper by 82%. In turn, the cost of living in Batam is lower than the cost in United States by 42%. If we want to spend time actively or to have fun, we will pay less than in United States about 48%.
Are hotels expensive in Batam? How much will we pay for a room in Batam?
The average price of accommodation in Indonesia is $27 (IDR 418K). If you are looking for the cheapest accommodation: in a cheap one-star hotel you will pay: $18.7 (IDR 295K) and if you like hostels, you'll spend the night there for: $5.3 (IDR 82.8K). The cost of a room in a 2-star hotel is Indonesia in $25 (IDR 395K). 3-star hotels offer accommodation for an average price of $27 (IDR 419K) Overnight stay in a 4-star hotel costs $51 (IDR 803K) in Indonesia If you are looking for the best conditions for your stay, then in 5-star hotels that will provide much more luxury you will have to pay $70 (IDR 1.11M)
Can you eat cheaply in restaurants in Batam? What are the prices in affordable pubs in Batam? How much will I have to spend a day when I only eat in fast food restaurants in Batam?
If we are looking for an inexpensive place to eat, we should expect to pay around 2.3 US dollars.
With limited time and to avoid spending too much, you can opt for fast food. The cost of a meal set (sandwich, fries, and a soda) is approximately 3.3 US dollars.
And when we can afford to go out to the restaurant, we'll pay for a three-course meal around 7.6 US dollars.
And if you want to drink a beer or two, you have to pay extra: 5.1 US dollars (price for 2 bottles)
And if you prefer a Coke, Fanta, Sprite or similar carbonated drink, then you have to pay 1.1 US dollars for a small bottle.
Below you will find a full list of prices in Batam, including apples, bread, onion, chicken breast, or milk
If you're planning a trip to a specific region of the world, might it be cheaper than in Batam? Check out prices in nearby countries: Brunei, Singapore, Christmas Island, Malaysia, and East Timor.
fees
$94 ($76 - $101)
by half less than in United States
internet
$33 ($23 - $63)
by half less than in United States
jeans
$44 ($19 - $63)
16% is less expensive than in United States
average earnings
$400
91% is less expensive than in United States
renting a small apartment in the center
$292 ($190 - $476)
84% is less expensive than in United States
renting a large apartment outside the center
$429 ($317 - $542)
82% is less expensive than in United States
bread
$1.2 ($0.76 - $1.4)
68% is less expensive than in United States
cheese
$7.8 ($6.3 - $9.5)
39% is less expensive than in United States
rice
$0.82 ($0.63 - $0.95)
82% is less expensive than in United States
tomatoes
$1.3 ($1.3 - $1.3)
74% is less expensive than in United States
bananas
$1.9 ($1.3 - $2.2)
12% more than in United States
wine
$22 ($19 - $32)
by half more than in United States
cheap restaurant
$2.3 ($2.2 - $2.4)
89% is less expensive than in United States
local beer
$2.5 ($1.6 - $3.2)
by half less than in United States
coffee
$2.2
by half less than in United States
bottle of water
$0.25
88% is less expensive than in United States
Burger King or a similar bar
$3.3 ($3.2 - $3.8)
69% is less expensive than in United States
Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda
$1.1 ($0.63 - $1.3)
by half less than in United States
Food Prices Batam
Prices In Restaurants Batam
Cost Of Living Batam
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coffee
$2.2
by half less than in United States
average earnings
$400
91% is less expensive than in United States
tomatoes
$1.3 ($1.3 - $1.3)
74% is less expensive than in United States
Burger King or a similar bar
$3.3 ($3.2 - $3.8)
69% is less expensive than in United States
renting a large apartment outside the center
$429 ($317 - $542)
82% is less expensive than in United States
renting a small apartment in the center
$292 ($190 - $476)
84% is less expensive than in United States
Prices in each region in Indonesia