🇮🇩 Jakarta vs 🇮🇳 Mumbai
Cost of living comparison · 2026
🇮🇩
Jakarta
Indonesia
$1,046–$1,656/mo
Rp16,603,175 – Rp26,285,714 / month (local)
🇮🇳
Mumbai
India
$1,477–$2,338/mo
₹123,083 – ₹194,833 / month (local)
Mumbai is 41% more expensive
Jakarta wins on affordability
Cost breakdown
| Category | Jakarta (USD) | Mumbai (USD) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (1-bed, city center) | $785–$1,221 | $1,108–$1,723 | 🟢 Jakarta |
| Rent (1-bed, outside center) | $414–$654 | $585–$923 | 🟢 Jakarta |
| Utilities | $33–$63 | $46–$89 | 🟢 Jakarta |
| Groceries | $166–$248 | $234–$351 | 🟢 Jakarta |
| Eating out (mid-range meal) | $22–$39 | $31–$55 | 🟢 Jakarta |
| Public transport (monthly) | $41–$50 | $58–$71 | 🟢 Jakarta |
| Internet & Mobile | $13–$22 | $18–$31 | 🟢 Jakarta |
| Gym membership | $15–$28 | $22–$40 | 🟢 Jakarta |
| Cinema ticket | $6–$8 | $9–$11 | 🟢 Jakarta |
| Monthly total (single) | $1,046–$1,656 | $1,477–$2,338 | 🟢 Jakarta |
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Quality of life comparison
Housing7.4 / 10 · 7.1 / 10
Jakarta▲ better
Mumbai
Safety8.5 / 10 · 9.1 / 10
Jakarta
Mumbai▲ better
Healthcare8.5 / 10 · 9.1 / 10
Jakarta
Mumbai▲ better
Education8.1 / 10 · 8.7 / 10
Jakarta
Mumbai▲ better
Environment8.9 / 10 · 9.5 / 10
Jakarta
Mumbai▲ better
Economy7.2 / 10 · 7.8 / 10
Jakarta
Mumbai▲ better
Culture7.8 / 10 · 8.4 / 10
Jakarta
Mumbai▲ better
Internet8.2 / 10 · 8.8 / 10
Jakarta
Mumbai▲ better
Who should choose which city?
Choose Jakarta if…
- ✓You want lower typical monthly costs than Mumbai
- ✓Consumer market
- ✓Young population
- ✓Startups
- ✓FMCG
Choose Mumbai if…
- ✓You're happy to pay more for what Mumbai offers vs Jakarta
- ✓Bollywood
- ✓Finance
- ✓Energy
- ✓Entertainment
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