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🇮🇩Cost of Living in Jakarta

Indonesia · Population: 10,560,000 · Cost Index: 28/100

Cost of Living in Jakarta

Indonesia · Asia

Jakarta is the sprawling capital of Indonesia and the largest city in Southeast Asia. It offers an extremely affordable cost of living with a vibrant street food culture and rapidly modernizing infrastructure.

10,560,000

Population

28

Cost Index

55

Safety Index

50

Quality of Life

Average Monthly Cost: $1,100 (single person, excluding rent)

Cost Breakdown

Housing

Avg: $522.50
1-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)
$420.00
1-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)
$220.00
3-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)
$950.00
3-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)
$500.00

Food & Groceries

Avg: $3.69
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant(per meal)
$2.00
Meal for 2 at Mid-Range Restaurant(per meal)
$18.00
McMeal at McDonald's(per meal)
$4.00
Milk (1 liter)(per liter)
$1.50
Bread (500g loaf)(per loaf)
$1.10
Rice (1 kg)(per kg)
$0.80
Eggs (12)(per dozen)
$1.60
Chicken Breast (1 kg)(per kg)
$3.20
Apples (1 kg)(per kg)
$3.50
Banana (1 kg)(per kg)
$1.20

Transportation

Avg: $4.38
Monthly Public Transit Pass(per month)
$20.00
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)(per trip)
$0.35
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)(base fare)
$0.45
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)(per km)
$0.25
Gasoline (1 liter)(per liter)
$0.85

Utilities

Avg: $31.00
Basic Utilities (85m² Apartment)(per month)
$65.00
Mobile Phone Plan(per month)
$6.00
Internet (60 Mbps+)(per month)
$22.00

Healthcare

Avg: $12.67
Doctor Visit(per visit)
$15.00
Dentist Visit(per visit)
$18.00
Prescription Medicine (avg)(per prescription)
$5.00

Entertainment

Avg: $9.63
Fitness Club Monthly(per month)
$30.00
Cinema Ticket(per ticket)
$3.50
Cappuccino(per cup)
$2.20
Beer (0.5l) at Restaurant(per glass)
$2.80

Clothing

Avg: $41.67
Pair of Jeans (Levi's)(per pair)
$40.00
Summer Dress (Chain Store)(per item)
$20.00
Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas)(per pair)
$65.00

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Quick Facts

Currency
IDR
Language
Indonesian
Cost Index
28/100
Safety Index
55/100
Quality of Life
50/100

Data last updated: 2026-01-15. Prices are approximate and shown in USD.