Cost of living in Jakarta, Indonesia

Summary of cost of living in Jakarta

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: Rp 40,895,633
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: Rp 22,462,315
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on data that may have some inconsistencies at the moment. They already provide a decent estimate but they are not currently bullet-proof.

List of prices in Jakarta
Current as of Apr 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district Rp 50,083
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) Rp 57,976
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast Rp 33,737
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk Rp 24,292
12 eggs, large Rp 31,375
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes Rp 17,862
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese Rp 67,761
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples Rp 51,723
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes Rp 22,115
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket Rp 35,110
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality Rp 341,532
2 liters of coca-cola Rp 19,404
Bread for 2 people for 1 day Rp 23,953
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area Rp 21,118,700
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area Rp 11,278,400
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat Rp 2,159,360
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area Rp 8,341,020
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area Rp 4,489,560
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio Rp 1,726,050
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) Rp 406,331
40” flat screen tv Rp 4,436,880
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) Rp 1,850,980
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) Rp 49,741
Hourly rate for cleaning help Rp 86,662
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) Rp 848,539
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) Rp 536,985
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) Rp 1,478,100
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes Rp 1,417,340
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new Rp 501,932,000
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas Rp 13,107
Monthly ticket public transport Rp 187,643
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) Rp 61,231
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) Rp 22,819
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) Rp 136,404
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) Rp 335,847
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) Rp 40,246
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) Rp 24,509
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) Rp 40,817
4 rolls of toilet paper Rp 22,589
Tube of toothpaste Rp 15,222
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city Rp 109,982
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub Rp 293,368
2 tickets to the movies Rp 102,442
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) Rp 615,792
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert Rp 446,628
1 cocktail drink in downtown club Rp 164,315
Cappuccino in expat area of the city Rp 44,629
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) Rp 58,285
Ipad wi-fi 128gb Rp 7,261,500
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) Rp 1,979
1 month of gym membership in business district Rp 473,661
1 package of marlboro cigarettes Rp 41,180
Some of these prices have some inconsistencies. They already provide a reliable comparison but they are not bullet-proof. They are based on 259 prices entered by 38 different people.
Latest price update: April 20, 2025

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