City in East Java, Indonesia
Cost of living in Malang
How much a month costs in Malang
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $503–783 (Rp9M–14M).
Prices in Malang
Typical 2026 ranges in IDR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | IDR | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | Rp2.5M–6M | $140–336 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | Rp1.5M–3.5M | $84–196 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | Rp80,000–180,000 | $4.5–10.1 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | Rp300,000–700,000 | $17–39 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | Rp15,000–35,000 | $0.8–2.0 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | Rp60,000–130,000 | $3.4–7.3 |
| Cappuccino | Rp20,000–40,000 | $1.1–2.2 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | Rp35,000–65,000 | $2.0–3.6 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | Rp4,000–8,000 | $0.22–0.45 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | Rp15,000–35,000 | $0.8–2.0 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | Rp200,000–500,000 | $11–28 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | Rp100,000–200,000 | $5.6–11.2 |
Value for money: 97/100
A value score of 97/100 means Malang gives more quality of life per dollar than 96% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 57/100. It's the 4th 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 Malang?
About $252–391 on a lean budget, $503–783 for a comfortable month and $1,120–1,960 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Malang?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs Rp2.5M–6M ($140–336) a month in the center and Rp1.5M–3.5M ($84–196) outside it.
How much does food cost in Malang?
A local meal is Rp15,000–35,000 ($0.8–2.0); a mid-range restaurant is Rp60,000–130,000 ($3.4–7.3) 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
- KAI (Indonesian railways)
- Wonderful Indonesia (Ministry of Tourism)
- Saiful Anwar Hospital
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.