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| Expense | Pekalongan | Jakarta | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $4.29 | $5.27 | Pekalongan |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $17.17 | $21.06 | Pekalongan |
| Cappuccino | $1.29 | $1.58 | Pekalongan |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $97.31 | $119 | Pekalongan |
| Monthly public transport pass | $15.74 | $19.31 | Pekalongan |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $41.50 | $50.90 | Pekalongan |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $12.02 | $14.74 | Pekalongan |
| Fitness club membership | $12.02 | $14.74 | Pekalongan |
| Cinema ticket | $3.15 | $3.86 | Pekalongan |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $186 | $239 | Pekalongan |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $129 | $167 | Pekalongan |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $387 | $500 | Pekalongan |
| Total single-person budget | $415 | $518 | Pekalongan |
| Average net salary | $445 | $546 |
Pekalongan is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Pekalongan runs about $415 versus $518 in Jakarta — a difference of roughly 25%.
Salary-adjusted, Pekalongan 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 Pekalongan · Full cost of living in Jakarta