Cost of Living in Jakarta, Indonesia

Jakarta has a cost of living index of 27/100 (New York = 100). It is 73% cheaper than New York. Data sourced live via AI — updated regularly.

27/100
Cost Index
$313/mo
Median Income
47/100
Safety Index
tropical monsoon
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

HousingScore: 35/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$450/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$250/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$850/month
Food & GroceriesScore: 25/100
Milk (1 liter)$0.65/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$0.8/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$0.5/kg
Dining OutScore: 30/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$2.5/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$18/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$5/meal
TransportationScore: 20/100
Monthly Transit Pass$12/month
One-Way Ticket$0.25/trip
Taxi (1 km)$0.75/km
UtilitiesScore: 30/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$110/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$20/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$10/month
HealthcareScore: 40/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$30/visit
Dentist Visit$40/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$8/course
EntertainmentScore: 35/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$4/ticket
Theater Ticket$20/ticket
Museum Entry$6/ticket
FitnessScore: 28/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$18/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$12/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$4/entry
Personal CareScore: 30/100
Haircut (Men)$5/cut
Haircut (Women)$12/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$2.5/bottle
ClothingScore: 40/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$35/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$25/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$50/pair

Digital Nomad Profile

45 Mbps
Internet Speed
$150
Coworking/Month
fair
Café WiFi
moderate
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
45/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Kemang, Senayan, Menteng

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jakarta cheap to live in?

Jakarta has a cost of living index of 27/100, where New York = 100. It is 73% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $540–$756 per month.

How much does rent cost in Jakarta?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Jakarta costs approximately $450/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $250/month.

Is Jakarta good for digital nomads?

Jakarta has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 45 Mbps, café wifi reliability is fair, and coworking spaces run about $150/month. English proficiency is moderate.

What is the average salary in Jakarta?

The median net monthly salary in Jakarta is approximately $313 USD. The income tax rate is around 15%.

How does Jakarta compare to New York for cost of living?

Jakarta (cost index 27) is 73% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,825/month by moving from New York to Jakarta.

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