Cost of Living in Indonesia

Updated: April 01, 2025

If you've ever considered moving to Indonesia, one of the first questions that likely crossed your mind is, "What is the cost of living in Indonesia?" After all, it's essential to have a clear picture of your potential expenses before making such a life-changing decision. At this page, we'll dive into the nitty-gritty of the cost of living in Indonesia and whether the reported $1033 per month figure aligns with the average monthly salary of $334.78.

Restaurants

Markets

Transportation

Childcare

Clothing

Rent Per Month

Buy Apartment

Salaries

Indonesia

restaurant Restaurants	Price	World Range
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant	1.64 $
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	16.4 $
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	3.28 $
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)	2.3 $
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	3.28 $
Cappuccino (regular)	1.8 $
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)	0.55 $
Water (12 oz small bottle)	0.27 $

store Markets	Price	World Range
Milk (regular), (1 gallon)	1.22 $
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb)	1.11 $
Rice (white), (1 lb)	0.84 $
Eggs (regular) (12)	1.49 $
Local Cheese (1 lb)	7.37 $
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	3.18 $
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)	8.01 $
Apples (1 lb)	2.43 $
Banana (1 lb)	1.3 $
Oranges (1 lb)	1.66 $
Tomato (1 lb)	0.97 $
Potato (1 lb)	1.18 $
Onion (1 lb)	1.87 $
Lettuce (1 head)	0.84 $
Water (1.5 liter bottle)	0.42 $
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	19.02 $
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)	2.11 $
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	3.03 $
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)	1.97 $

commute Transportation	Price	World Range
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)	0.33 $
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)	9.84 $
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	0.49 $
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff)	0.38 $
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)	2.95 $
Gasoline (1 gallon)	0.81 $
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)	26365.76 $
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)	27471.82 $

mark_as_unread Utilities (Monthly)	Price	World Range
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment	59.02 $
1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans)	0.1 $
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)	30.67 $

kitesurfing Sports And Leisure	Price	World Range
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult	26.87 $
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)	7.38 $
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat	3.28 $

child_friendly Childcare	Price	World Range
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child	93.43 $
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child	6422.84 $

checkroom Clothing And Shoes	Price	World Range
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)	36.95 $
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)	26.13 $
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	68.25 $
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes	61.56 $

night_shelter Rent Per Month	Price	World Range
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre	266.83 $
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	163.17 $
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre	611.68 $
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	367.23 $

home Buy Apartment Price	Price	World Range
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	1621.96 $
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	817.58 $

account_balance_wallet Salaries And Financing	Price	World Range
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	334.78 $
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate	9.43 %

Dining Out

The cost of dining varies with the type of establishment. A meal at an affordable restaurant averages around 1.64 USD, while a three-course dinner for two at a mid-range restaurant generally costs 16.4 USD.

Groceries

Basic grocery prices are accessible for most essentials. For instance, a gallon of milk costs about 1.22 USD, a loaf of bread 1.11 USD, and a dozen eggs approximately 1.49 USD.

Transportation

Public transport is relatively affordable, with a single trip priced at about 0.33 USD and a monthly pass around 9.84 USD. If you plan to use public transit regularly, these passes offer great value.

Utilities

For an 85 m² apartment, monthly utility bills—including electricity, heating, water, and waste services—average around 59.02 USD.

Sports and Recreation

For those interested in fitness and leisure, a monthly gym membership averages around 26.87 USD, while an hour on a tennis court on weekends costs about 7.38 USD.

Childcare and Education

Families looking for private childcare services will find that a month at a local preschool or kindergarten costs around 93.43 USD. For international schooling options, annual tuition can reach approximately 6422.84 USD.

Clothing and Footwear

Clothing and shoe prices vary widely. A pair of Levi's 501 jeans, for example, costs about 36.95 USD, and mid-range Nike sneakers are priced around 68.25 USD.

Apartment Rentals

Rental prices depend on location, with a one-bedroom apartment in the city center averaging 266.83 USD per month, while one outside the center costs around 163.17 USD.

Real Estate for Purchase

If you're considering buying property, prices per square foot vary as well. In central areas, the price per square foot is roughly 1621.96 USD, while in the suburbs, it's closer to 817.58 USD.

Average Salary and Mortgage Rates

The average monthly net salary here is about 334.78 USD after taxes, and mortgage interest rates for a 20-year fixed-rate loan average around 9.43% annually.

Warnings & Dangers in Indonesia

OVERALL RISK: MEDIUM

Indonesia is mostly a safe country to travel to, though it still has its dangers from natural disasters to terrorism and petty theft. Be very cautious on the streets of Indonesia and plan your trip carefully.

TRANSPORT & TAXIS RISK: MEDIUM

Though public transport is significantly better than in its neighboring countries, you should always try to call your reliable taxi driver instead of hailing one on the streets. There are many taxi-related scams, where taxi drivers drive off before you get a chance to take your luggage or force you to collect money from an ATM. Keep in mind that road conditions and drivers' behavior are probably different from what you're used to.

PICKPOCKETS RISK: HIGH

Pickpocketing and bag snatching is a very common issue in Indonesia, especially in public and crowded places like bus and train stations and airports. Keep your belongings by your side at all times and try to leave all your valuables in a security deposit box of your hotel.

NATURAL DISASTERS RISK: MEDIUM

Since it is located on the Pacific Ring of Fire (which is the name of an area with a high degree of tectonic activity), Indonesia is especially susceptible to risks of volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, but also floods and tsunamis.

MUGGING RISK: MEDIUM

Mugging in Indonesia is generally rare, and foreigners are rarely targeted. Violent crime rates are not too high though you should still avoid dark and deserted areas.

TERRORISM RISK: HIGH

There is a high risk of this country being targeted for a terrorist attack. Recent ones involved suicide bombings and small-arms fire. The last one was performed on May 24th, 2017 when there were bomb explosions at the Kampung Melayu bus station in East Jakarta, killing three police officers.

SCAMS RISK: MEDIUM

Scams are an issue in Indonesia, like in most countries, and you should be very vigilant, decline all drinks sent by strangers (since drink spiking is very common in this country), double-check every information and negotiate everything in advance. The most common scams in Indonesia are credit card-related, so be careful when collecting your money.

WOMEN TRAVELERS RISK: MEDIUM

Indonesia is not the safest for solo female travelers. There is the risk of getting unwanted attention or even the risk of sexual assaults toward women. Avoid parts of cities that are filled with bars and clubs, and visiting them alone, since there is a higher chance of running into intoxicated people.

Cost of Living in Indonesia

Indonesia

Restaurants

Markets

Transportation

Utilities (Monthly)

Sports And Leisure

Childcare

Clothing And Shoes

Rent Per Month

Buy Apartment Price

Salaries And Financing