Island in Riau Islands, Indonesia
Cost of living in Bintan
How much a month costs in Bintan
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $671–1,120 (Rp12M–20M).
Prices in Bintan
Typical 2026 ranges in IDR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | IDR | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | Rp120,000–250,000 | $6.7–14.0 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | Rp450,000–1.5M | $25–84 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | Rp25,000–45,000 | $1.4–2.5 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | Rp90,000–200,000 | $5.0–11.2 |
| Cappuccino | Rp25,000–50,000 | $1.4–2.8 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | Rp45,000–90,000 | $2.5–5.0 |
| Getting around | ||
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | Rp40,000–100,000 | $2.2–5.6 |
| Work and life | ||
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | Rp100,000–200,000 | $5.6–11.2 |
Value for money: 84/100
A value score of 84/100 means Bintan gives more quality of life per dollar than 83% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 52/100. It's the 14th 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 Bintan
Similar safety, lower cost, in Southeast Asia.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Phong Nha | Vietnam | $539–848 |
| Ninh Binh | Vietnam | $539–925 |
| Mount Bromo | Indonesia | $503–783 |
| Luang Prabang | Laos | $538–897 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Bintan?
About $336–503 on a lean budget, $671–1,120 for a comfortable month and $1,680–3,360 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much does food cost in Bintan?
A local meal is Rp25,000–45,000 ($1.4–2.5); a mid-range restaurant is Rp90,000–200,000 ($5.0–11.2) 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
- Bintan Resorts
- Wonderful Indonesia (Ministry of Tourism)
- InJourney Airports (Indonesian airports)
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.