Cost of Living in Jakarta

Indonesia

Monthly budget (single)

$1,046–$1,656/month

Rp16,603,175 – Rp26,285,714 (local currency)

Overall 7.7Safety 8.5Housing 7.4Quality of life 8.1

Last updated: 2026-03

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Cost breakdown

CategoryUSDLocal currency
Rent (1-bed, city center)$785–$1,221Rp12,460,317 – Rp19,380,952
Rent (1-bed, outside center)$414–$654Rp6,571,429 – Rp10,380,952
Utilities (electricity, heating, water)$33–$63Rp523,810 – Rp1,000,000
Internet & Mobile$13–$22Rp206,349 – Rp349,206
Groceries (monthly)$166–$248Rp2,634,921 – Rp3,936,508
Eating out (per meal, mid-range)$22–$39Rp349,206 – Rp619,048
Coffee$2–$3Rp31,746 – Rp47,619
Public transport (monthly pass)$41–$50Rp650,794 – Rp793,651
Gym membership$15–$28Rp238,095 – Rp444,444
Cinema ticket$6–$8Rp95,238 – Rp126,984

Budget scenarios

Single

$1,046–$1,656/mo USD

Rp16,603,175 – Rp26,285,714

Top expenses

  • Rent (1-bed center): ~$1,221/mo
  • Groceries: ~$248/mo
  • Transport: ~$50/mo

Couple

$1,656–$2,528/mo USD

Rp26,285,714 – Rp40,126,984

Top expenses

  • Rent (1-bed center): ~$1,221/mo
  • Groceries: ~$248/mo
  • Transport: ~$50/mo

Family

$2,397–$3,705/mo USD

Rp38,047,619 – Rp58,809,524

Top expenses

  • Rent (1-bed center): ~$1,221/mo
  • Groceries: ~$248/mo
  • Transport: ~$50/mo

Neighbourhood guide

Jakarta Center

Central

Urban core, transit access

Est. 1-bed rent: $981–$1,526/mo (Rp15,571,429 – Rp24,222,222)

Jakarta Midtown

Central

Mixed residential

Est. 1-bed rent: $864–$1,343/mo (Rp13,714,286 – Rp21,317,460)

Jakarta Outer

Suburban

Quieter, family-friendly

Est. 1-bed rent: $628–$977/mo (Rp9,968,254 – Rp15,507,937)

Quality of life scores

Housing7.4/10
Safety8.5/10
Healthcare8.5/10
Education8.1/10
Environment8.9/10
Economy7.2/10
Culture7.8/10
Internet8.2/10

Pros & cons

✅ Pros

  • • Consumer market
  • • Young population

❌ Cons

  • • Traffic
  • • Flooding
  • • Moving capital

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Estimates are for comparison only and do not constitute financial advice. Sources include our internal dataset and periodic third-party index updates.