Region in North Sumatra, Indonesia
Cost of living in Lake Toba
How much a month costs in Lake Toba
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $447–727 (Rp8M–13M).
Prices in Lake Toba
Typical 2026 ranges in IDR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | IDR | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | Rp60,000–150,000 | $3.4–8.4 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | Rp250,000–600,000 | $14–34 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | Rp20,000–40,000 | $1.1–2.2 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | Rp60,000–120,000 | $3.4–6.7 |
| Cappuccino | Rp15,000–30,000 | $0.8–1.7 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | Rp35,000–60,000 | $2.0–3.4 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | Rp10,000–30,000 | $0.6–1.7 |
| Work and life | ||
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | Rp100,000–200,000 | $5.6–11.2 |
Value for money: 96/100
A value score of 96/100 means Lake Toba gives more quality of life per dollar than 95% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 49/100. It's the 2nd 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 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Lake Toba?
About $224–336 on a lean budget, $447–727 for a comfortable month and $1,010–1,680 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much does food cost in Lake Toba?
A local meal is Rp20,000–40,000 ($1.1–2.2); a mid-range restaurant is Rp60,000–120,000 ($3.4–6.7) 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.