Batam travel budget

Batam: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Batam

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 14 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 4.5 per person
  • $ 2.2 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 383* (5816580 IDR)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 34 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 9.1 per person
  • $ 5.9 per person
  • $ 3.5 per person

Total budget:

$ 988* (15004780 IDR)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 70 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 13 per person
  • $ 14 per person
  • $ 6.9 per person

Total budget:

$ 1875* (28465108 IDR)

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



Cost of living in Batam compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Batam in 2024 is 54% 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 Batam in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Batam by expense type

Restaurant budget in Batam

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Batam is 66% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 2.2/person
( $ 2.2)

88% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 3.9/person
($ 3.9 to $ 9.8)

89% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 3.2/person
($ 3.2 to $ 3.6)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 2.6 for 500ml
($ 1.7 to $ 3.2)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.6 for 330ml
($ 2 to $ 3.2)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 2.2/cup
( $ 2.2)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1.1/can
($ 0.7 to $ 1.3)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.2/bottle
( $ 0.2)

87% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Batam

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Batam is 60% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 37/night
($ 6.7 to $ 313)

79% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 182
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 22/night
($ 6.7 to $ 151)

86% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 164
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 46/night
($ 11 to $ 227)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 240
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 93/night
($ 22 to $ 320)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 322
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 182/night
($ 42 to $ 597)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 487
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 107/month
($ 59 to $ 180)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 173
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 118/month
($ 11 to $ 566)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 253
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 114/month
($ 17 to $ 610)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 17/month
($ 16 to $ 16)

92% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 234
Family room
Family room
$ 236/month
($ 22 to $ 1220)

8% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221

Supermarket food budget in Batam

On average, the price of supermarket food in Batam is 57% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.2/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.8)

18% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.2/500g
($ 0.8 to $ 1.7)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 0.9/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 1)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 1.5/12 eggs
($ 1.2 to $ 2.2)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 3.4/kg
($ 2 to $ 4.6)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 2.9/kg
($ 2 to $ 3.6)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1.3/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 1.3)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.2/kg
($ 1 to $ 1.3)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.4
($ 0.4 to $ 0.6)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Batam

On average, the price of transport in Batam is 46% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.6/ticket
($ 0.4 to $ 1.5)

79% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.8/km
($ 0.7 to $ 1)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 0.9/litre
($ 0.7 to $ 0.9)

10% 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)
$ 0.7
($ 0.4 to $ 1.3)

81% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 65/24hrs
($ 32 to $ 155)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 71

Leisure activity budget in Batam

On average, budget for leisure activities in Batam is 59% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 3.5/ticket
($ 3.2 to $ 5.3)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15
Tennis
Tennis
$ 12/hr
($ 6.5 to $ 12)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Batam

On average, shopping budget in Batam is 39% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 2.2/pack
($ 1.7 to $ 2.5)

77% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 46
($ 21 to $ 65)

13% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 33
($ 14 to $ 43)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

Sydney → Bali
Sydney → Bali
Sydney → Bali
$ 534
(fair price: $ 450)
Melbourne → Bali
Melbourne → Bali
Melbourne → Bali
$ 502
(fair price: $ 416)
Los Angeles → Bali
Los Angeles  → Bali
Los Angeles  → Bali
$ 1194
(fair price: $ 1067)
New York City → Bali
New York City → Bali
New York City → Bali
$ 1303
(fair price: $ 1146)
Auckland → Bali
Auckland → Bali
Auckland → Bali
$ 905
(fair price: $ 756)
Sydney → Java (Jakarta)
Sydney → Java (Jakarta)
Sydney → Java (Jakarta)
$ 696
(fair price: $ 599)



About this information on the cost of living in Batam

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

The information about the cost of living in Batam was updated on 22-09-2024.

Change currency