🇹🇭 Bangkok vs 🇮🇩 Jakarta
Cost of living comparison · 2026
🇹🇭
Bangkok
Thailand
$1,169–$1,851/mo
฿40,310 – ฿63,828 / month (local)
🇮🇩
Jakarta
Indonesia
$1,046–$1,656/mo
Rp16,603,175 – Rp26,285,714 / month (local)
Bangkok is 12% more expensive
Jakarta wins on affordability
Cost breakdown
| Category | Bangkok (USD) | Jakarta (USD) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (1-bed, city center) | $877–$1,364 | $785–$1,221 | 🟢 Jakarta |
| Rent (1-bed, outside center) | $463–$731 | $414–$654 | 🟢 Jakarta |
| Utilities | $37–$71 | $33–$63 | 🟢 Jakarta |
| Groceries | $185–$278 | $166–$248 | 🟢 Jakarta |
| Eating out (mid-range meal) | $24–$44 | $22–$39 | 🟢 Jakarta |
| Public transport (monthly) | $46–$56 | $41–$50 | 🟢 Jakarta |
| Internet & Mobile | $15–$24 | $13–$22 | 🟢 Jakarta |
| Gym membership | $17–$32 | $15–$28 | 🟢 Jakarta |
| Cinema ticket | $7–$9 | $6–$8 | 🟢 Jakarta |
| Monthly total (single) | $1,169–$1,851 | $1,046–$1,656 | 🟢 Jakarta |
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Quality of life comparison
Housing6.9 / 10 · 7.4 / 10
Bangkok
Jakarta▲ better
Safety8.2 / 10 · 8.5 / 10
Bangkok
Jakarta▲ better
Healthcare8.2 / 10 · 8.5 / 10
Bangkok
Jakarta▲ better
Education7.8 / 10 · 8.1 / 10
Bangkok
Jakarta▲ better
Environment8.6 / 10 · 8.9 / 10
Bangkok
Jakarta▲ better
Economy6.9 / 10 · 7.2 / 10
Bangkok
Jakarta▲ better
Culture7.5 / 10 · 7.8 / 10
Bangkok
Jakarta▲ better
Internet7.9 / 10 · 8.2 / 10
Bangkok
Jakarta▲ better
Who should choose which city?
Choose Bangkok if…
- ✓You're happy to pay more for what Bangkok offers vs Jakarta
- ✓Food
- ✓Healthcare tourism
- ✓Value
- ✓Remote work
Choose Jakarta if…
- ✓You want lower typical monthly costs than Bangkok
- ✓Consumer market
- ✓Young population
- ✓Startups
- ✓FMCG
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