Cost of Living

Jakarta, Indonesia

Live cost-of-living data for Jakarta — rent, groceries, transport, healthcare and more, sourced and cross-checked by AI and refreshed regularly.

CheapestNew York = 100
17/ 10083% cheaper than New York
0% rent since Jul 2026
$450/mo
Median Income
47/100
Safety
0%
Income Tax
tropical
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

Each score runs 0–100, where higher means pricier. Representative prices shown per category.

Housing
25/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$450/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$275/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,200/month
Food & Groceries
20/100
Milk (1 liter)$1.5/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$1.2/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$0.75/kg
Transportation
15/100
Monthly Transit Pass$12.26/month
One-Way Ticket$0.21/trip
Taxi (1 km)$0.6/km
Utilities
20/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$85/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$35/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$15/month
Healthcare
30/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$40/visit
Dentist Visit$50/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$8/course
Education
25/100
Preschool/Kindergarten (monthly)$300/month
International Primary School (yearly)$8,000/year
Language Course (12 weeks)$250/course
Entertainment
25/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$6/ticket
Theater Ticket$20/ticket
Museum Entry$5/ticket
Clothing
30/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$40/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$25/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$55/pair
Personal Care
20/100
Haircut (Men)$8/cut
Haircut (Women)$15/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$2.5/bottle
Dining Out
20/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$4/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$20/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$5/meal
Childcare
25/100
Full-Day Daycare (monthly)$400/month
Babysitter (per hour)$6/hour
Pack of Diapers (60 ct)$10/pack
Fitness & Sports
25/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$25/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$10/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$4/entry

Digital Nomad Profile

30 Mbps
Internet Speed
$250
Coworking/Month
fair
Café WiFi
moderate
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
60/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: SCBD (Sudirman Central Business District), Kemang, Kuningan

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jakarta cheap to live in?

Jakarta has a cost of living index of 17/100, where New York = 100. It is 83% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $600–$840 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 $275/month.

Is Jakarta good for digital nomads?

Jakarta has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 30 Mbps, café wifi reliability is fair, and coworking spaces run about $250/month. English proficiency is moderate.

What is the average salary in Jakarta?

The median net monthly salary in Jakarta is approximately $450 USD. The income tax rate is around 0%.

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

Jakarta (cost index 17) is 83% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $2,075/month by moving from New York to Jakarta.

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