City in Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Cost of living in Yogyakarta
How much a month costs in Yogyakarta
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $559–1,010 (Rp10M–18M).
Prices in Yogyakarta
Typical 2026 ranges in IDR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | IDR | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | Rp3.5M–7M | $196–391 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | Rp2M–4.5M | $112–252 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | Rp70,000–150,000 | $3.9–8.4 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | Rp300,000–800,000 | $17–45 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | Rp15,000–35,000 | $0.8–2.0 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | Rp60,000–150,000 | $3.4–8.4 |
| Cappuccino | Rp20,000–45,000 | $1.1–2.5 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | Rp30,000–60,000 | $1.7–3.4 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | Rp3,600–10,000 | $0.20–0.56 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | Rp15,000–35,000 | $0.8–2.0 |
| Work and life | ||
| Coworking day pass | Rp50,000–120,000 | $2.8–6.7 |
| Gym membership (month) | Rp200,000–500,000 | $11–28 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | Rp80,000–200,000 | $4.5–11.2 |
Value for money: 94/100
A value score of 94/100 means Yogyakarta gives more quality of life per dollar than 93% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 58/100. It's the 7th 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 Yogyakarta
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 Yogyakarta?
About $280–447 on a lean budget, $559–1,010 for a comfortable month and $1,400–2,800 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Yogyakarta?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs Rp3.5M–7M ($196–391) a month in the center and Rp2M–4.5M ($112–252) outside it.
How much does food cost in Yogyakarta?
A local meal is Rp15,000–35,000 ($0.8–2.0); a mid-range restaurant is Rp60,000–150,000 ($3.4–8.4) 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
- KAI Indonesian Railways
- RS Bethesda
- Wonderful Indonesia
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.