🇮🇩 Jakarta vs 🇸🇬 Singapore
Cost of living comparison · 2026
🇮🇩
Jakarta
Indonesia
$1,046–$1,656/mo
Rp16,603,175 – Rp26,285,714 / month (local)
🇸🇬
Singapore
Singapore
$2,923–$4,628/mo
S$3,950 – S$6,254 / month (local)
Singapore is 179% more expensive
Jakarta wins on affordability
Cost breakdown
| Category | Jakarta (USD) | Singapore (USD) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (1-bed, city center) | $785–$1,221 | $2,192–$3,410 | 🟢 Jakarta |
| Rent (1-bed, outside center) | $414–$654 | $1,157–$1,827 | 🟢 Jakarta |
| Utilities | $33–$63 | $91–$177 | 🟢 Jakarta |
| Groceries | $166–$248 | $463–$694 | 🟢 Jakarta |
| Eating out (mid-range meal) | $22–$39 | $61–$110 | 🟢 Jakarta |
| Public transport (monthly) | $41–$50 | $116–$140 | 🟢 Jakarta |
| Internet & Mobile | $13–$22 | $37–$61 | 🟢 Jakarta |
| Gym membership | $15–$28 | $43–$79 | 🟢 Jakarta |
| Cinema ticket | $6–$8 | $17–$22 | 🟢 Jakarta |
| Monthly total (single) | $1,046–$1,656 | $2,923–$4,628 | 🟢 Jakarta |
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Quality of life comparison
Housing7.4 / 10 · 4.1 / 10
Jakarta▲ better
Singapore
Safety8.5 / 10 · 9.2 / 10
Jakarta
Singapore▲ better
Healthcare8.5 / 10 · 9.2 / 10
Jakarta
Singapore▲ better
Education8.1 / 10 · 8.8 / 10
Jakarta
Singapore▲ better
Environment8.9 / 10 · 9.6 / 10
Jakarta
Singapore▲ better
Economy7.2 / 10 · 7.9 / 10
Jakarta
Singapore▲ better
Culture7.8 / 10 · 8.5 / 10
Jakarta
Singapore▲ better
Internet8.2 / 10 · 8.9 / 10
Jakarta
Singapore▲ better
Who should choose which city?
Choose Jakarta if…
- ✓You want lower typical monthly costs than Singapore
- ✓Consumer market
- ✓Young population
- ✓Startups
- ✓FMCG
Choose Singapore if…
- ✓You're happy to pay more for what Singapore offers vs Jakarta
- ✓Safety
- ✓Hub airport
- ✓Low tax for some
- ✓Finance
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