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| Expense | Lhokseumawe | Jakarta | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $4.05 | $5.27 | Lhokseumawe |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $16.20 | $21.06 | Lhokseumawe |
| Cappuccino | $1.22 | $1.58 | Lhokseumawe |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $91.80 | $119 | Lhokseumawe |
| Monthly public transport pass | $14.85 | $19.31 | Lhokseumawe |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $39.15 | $50.90 | Lhokseumawe |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $11.34 | $14.74 | Lhokseumawe |
| Fitness club membership | $11.34 | $14.74 | Lhokseumawe |
| Cinema ticket | $2.97 | $3.86 | Lhokseumawe |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $173 | $239 | Lhokseumawe |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $120 | $167 | Lhokseumawe |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $360 | $500 | Lhokseumawe |
| Total single-person budget | $390 | $518 | Lhokseumawe |
| Average net salary | $420 | $546 |
Lhokseumawe is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Lhokseumawe runs about $390 versus $518 in Jakarta — a difference of roughly 33%.
Salary-adjusted, Lhokseumawe 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 Lhokseumawe · Full cost of living in Jakarta