Cost of living in Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Summary of cost of living in Yogyakarta

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: Rp 20,176,865
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: Rp 7,871,637
  • Yogyakarta is the cheapest city in Asia (10 out of 10)
  • Yogyakarta is the cheapest city in the World (145 out of 145)
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List of prices in Yogyakarta
Current as of Apr 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district Rp 35,002
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) Rp 46,482
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast Rp 19,969
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk Rp 17,092
12 eggs, large Rp 20,715
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes Rp 9,388
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese Rp 52,419
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples Rp 25,257
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes Rp 20,006
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket Rp 26,482
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality Rp 264,081
2 liters of coca-cola Rp 17,217
Bread for 2 people for 1 day Rp 14,735
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area Rp 4,830,080
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area Rp 2,994,710
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat Rp 580,846
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area Rp 3,489,190
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area Rp 2,353,350
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio Rp 361,870
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) Rp 192,951
40” flat screen tv Rp 3,125,360
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) Rp 1,159,400
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) Rp 30,322
Hourly rate for cleaning help Rp 36,671
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) Rp 611,678
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) Rp 450,420
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) Rp 872,835
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes Rp 923,308
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new Rp 356,509,000
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas Rp 10,006
Monthly ticket public transport Rp 180,644
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) Rp 56,418
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) Rp 18,859
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) Rp 20,000
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) Rp 200,000
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) Rp 30,335
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) Rp 18,262
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) Rp 25,841
4 rolls of toilet paper Rp 20,883
Tube of toothpaste Rp 11,868
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city Rp 31,525
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub Rp 94,926
2 tickets to the movies Rp 78,589
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) Rp 333,846
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert Rp 321,091
1 cocktail drink in downtown club Rp 95,998
Cappuccino in expat area of the city Rp 28,340
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) Rp 35,285
Ipad wi-fi 128gb Rp 4,741,260
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) Rp 1,287
1 month of gym membership in business district Rp 346,151
1 package of marlboro cigarettes Rp 27,558
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 10 prices entered by 6 different people.
Latest price update: April 27, 2025

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Yogyakarta position in our World Ranking

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