Is the cost of living in Batam high?
We asked people about the cost of living in Batam, they wrote...
"The cost of living in Batam is generally considered to be quite affordable. Rent for a nice 1 bedroom apartment in Batam is typically around $400 USD per month, while a nice 2 bedroom apartment can cost around $600 USD per month. Eating dinner at a moderately priced restaurant in Batam can cost around $10 USD per person," explained one expat living in Batam, Indonesia.
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Is the cost of living in Batam high?
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