Indonesia vs Indonesia · 120 km apart
Indonesia
single / month
Indonesia
single / month
Cheaper overall| Expense | Jakarta | Bandung | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $5.27 | $5.18 | Bandung |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $21.06 | $20.74 | Bandung |
| Cappuccino | $1.58 | $1.56 | Bandung |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $119 | $118 | Bandung |
| Monthly public transport pass | $19.31 | $19.01 | Bandung |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $50.90 | $50.11 | Bandung |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $14.74 | $14.52 | Bandung |
| Fitness club membership | $14.74 | $14.52 | Bandung |
| Cinema ticket | $3.86 | $3.80 | Bandung |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $239 | $235 | Bandung |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $167 | $163 | Bandung |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $500 | $490 | Bandung |
| Total single-person budget | $518 | $509 | Bandung |
| Average net salary | $546 | $538 |
Bandung is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Jakarta runs about $518 versus $509 in Bandung — a difference of roughly 2%.
Salary-adjusted, Bandung leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Jakarta · Full cost of living in Bandung