How much a month costs in Kuta Lombok
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $615–951 (Rp11M–17M).
Prices in Kuta Lombok
Typical 2026 ranges in IDR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | IDR | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | Rp3.5M–8M | $196–447 |
| 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) | Rp300,000–800,000 | $17–45 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | Rp20,000–40,000 | $1.1–2.2 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | Rp70,000–150,000 | $3.9–8.4 |
| 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 |
| Getting around | ||
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | Rp30,000–70,000 | $1.7–3.9 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | Rp250,000–500,000 | $14–28 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | Rp100,000–200,000 | $5.6–11.2 |
Value for money: 93/100
A value score of 93/100 means Kuta Lombok gives more quality of life per dollar than 92% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 57/100. It's the 9th 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 Kuta Lombok
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 Kuta Lombok?
About $280–447 on a lean budget, $615–951 for a comfortable month and $1,400–2,240 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Kuta Lombok?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs Rp3.5M–8M ($196–447) a month in the center and Rp2M–5M ($112–280) outside it.
How much does food cost in Kuta Lombok?
A local meal is Rp20,000–40,000 ($1.1–2.2); a mid-range restaurant is Rp70,000–150,000 ($3.9–8.4) 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)
- InJourney Airports (Indonesian airports)
- 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.