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