How much a month costs in Amed
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $615–951 (Rp11M–17M).
Prices in Amed
Typical 2026 ranges in IDR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | IDR | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | Rp3M–7M | $168–391 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | Rp2M–5M | $112–280 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | Rp100,000–250,000 | $5.6–14.0 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | Rp350,000–900,000 | $20–50 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | Rp25,000–45,000 | $1.4–2.5 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | Rp80,000–160,000 | $4.5–8.9 |
| Cappuccino | Rp25,000–45,000 | $1.4–2.5 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | Rp40,000–70,000 | $2.2–3.9 |
| Work and life | ||
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | Rp100,000–200,000 | $5.6–11.2 |
Value for money: 94/100
A value score of 94/100 means Amed gives more quality of life per dollar than 93% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 58/100. It's the 10th most affordable of 30 places we cover in Indonesia.
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Cost of living across Indonesia
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Bukit Lawang | $447–671 | 98/100 |
| Lake Toba | $447–727 | 96/100 |
| Mount Bromo | $503–783 | 96/100 |
| Malang | $503–783 | 97/100 |
| Tana Toraja | $503–783 | 95/100 |
| Medan | $559–895 | 88/100 |
| Yogyakarta | $559–1,010 | 94/100 |
| Bandung | $615–951 | 87/100 |
| Kuta Lombok | $615–951 | 93/100 |
| Amed | $615–951 | 94/100 |
| Batam | $615–951 | 88/100 |
| Surabaya | $615–951 | 89/100 |
| Manado | $615–951 | 94/100 |
| Bintan | $671–1,120 | 84/100 |
| Nusa Lembongan | $727–1,120 | 90/100 |
| Lombok | $727–1,230 | 86/100 |
| Nusa Penida | $783–1,340 | 82/100 |
| Labuan Bajo | $839–1,450 | 76/100 |
| Gili Islands | $895–1,570 | 73/100 |
| Kuta | $951–1,570 | 64/100 |
| Jakarta | $1,010–1,680 | 44/100 |
| Jimbaran | $1,010–1,680 | 69/100 |
| Ubud | $1,120–1,790 | 65/100 |
| Sanur | $1,120–1,790 | 63/100 |
| Uluwatu | $1,340–2,120 | 48/100 |
| Raja Ampat | $1,230–2,240 | 35/100 |
| Nusa Dua | $1,340–2,240 | 59/100 |
| Bali | $1,400–2,240 | 44/100 |
| Canggu | $1,450–2,350 | 44/100 |
| Seminyak | $1,570–2,520 | 36/100 |
Cheaper alternatives to Amed
Similar safety, lower cost, in Southeast Asia.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Bromo | Indonesia | $503–783 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Amed?
About $308–475 on a lean budget, $615–951 for a comfortable month and $1,400–2,520 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Amed?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs Rp3M–7M ($168–391) a month in the center and Rp2M–5M ($112–280) outside it.
How much does food cost in Amed?
A local meal is Rp25,000–45,000 ($1.4–2.5); a mid-range restaurant is Rp80,000–160,000 ($4.5–8.9) per person.
Is Indonesia expensive?
Prices in Indonesia are about 29% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Wonderful Indonesia (Ministry of Tourism)
- BIMC Hospital Bali
- Siloam Hospitals
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.