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single / month
Cheaper overallIndonesia
single / month
| Expense | Malang | Jakarta | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $4.62 | $5.27 | Malang |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $18.47 | $21.06 | Malang |
| Cappuccino | $1.39 | $1.58 | Malang |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $105 | $119 | Malang |
| Monthly public transport pass | $16.93 | $19.31 | Malang |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $44.63 | $50.90 | Malang |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $12.93 | $14.74 | Malang |
| Fitness club membership | $12.93 | $14.74 | Malang |
| Cinema ticket | $3.39 | $3.86 | Malang |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $203 | $239 | Malang |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $141 | $167 | Malang |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $424 | $500 | Malang |
| Total single-person budget | $449 | $518 | Malang |
| Average net salary | $479 | $546 |
Malang is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Malang runs about $449 versus $518 in Jakarta — a difference of roughly 15%.
Salary-adjusted, Malang 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 Malang · Full cost of living in Jakarta