Capital city, Indonesia

Cost of living in Jakarta

Updated October 2026Sources

How much a month costs in Jakarta

For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,010–1,680 (Rp18M–30M).

Lean$447–727Rp8M–13M · Room or studio, local food

Comfortable$1,010–1,680Rp18M–30M · 1-bed apartment, eating out daily

Luxury$2,520–5,030Rp45M–90M · Upscale apartment, restaurants, taxis

Prices in Jakarta

Typical 2026 ranges in IDR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.

Item	IDR	US$
Housing
1-bedroom apartment, center (month)	Rp8M–18M	$447–1,010
1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month)	Rp4M–9M	$224–503
Hostel dorm bed (night)	Rp120,000–300,000	$6.7–16.8
Mid-range hotel room (night)	Rp500,000–1.4M	$28–78
Food and drink
Local meal or street food	Rp20,000–45,000	$1.1–2.5
Mid-range restaurant, per person	Rp100,000–250,000	$5.6–14.0
Cappuccino	Rp35,000–65,000	$2.0–3.6
Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar	Rp50,000–100,000	$2.8–5.6
Getting around
Public transport, one ride	Rp3,500–14,000	$0.20–0.78
Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km	Rp30,000–70,000	$1.7–3.9
Work and life
Coworking day pass	Rp100,000–250,000	$5.6–14.0
Gym membership (month)	Rp400,000–1M	$22–56
Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month)	Rp100,000–250,000	$5.6–14.0

Value for money: 44/100

A value score of 44/100 means Jakarta gives more quality of life per dollar than 43% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 44/100. It's the 22nd most affordable of 30 places we cover in Indonesia.

Quality factor	Score
Safety	50
Air quality	36
Internet	42
Healthcare	21
Weather	50
Friendly locals	75
English	50

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 Jakarta

Similar safety, lower cost, in Southeast Asia.

Place	Country	Comfortable month
Hue	Vietnam	$578–963
Phong Nha	Vietnam	$539–848
Sukhothai	Thailand	$656–1,040
Ninh Binh	Vietnam	$539–925
Mount Bromo	Indonesia	$503–783

Quick answers

How much money do you need per month in Jakarta?

About $447–727 on a lean budget, $1,010–1,680 for a comfortable month and $2,520–5,030 for a luxury one, rent included.

How much is rent in Jakarta?

A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs Rp8M–18M ($447–1,010) a month in the center and Rp4M–9M ($224–503) outside it.

How much does food cost in Jakarta?

A local meal is Rp20,000–45,000 ($1.1–2.5); a mid-range restaurant is Rp100,000–250,000 ($5.6–14.0) per person.

Is Indonesia expensive?

Prices in Indonesia are about 29% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).

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Sources

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.