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| Expense | Pondokaren | Jakarta | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $3.77 | $5.27 | Pondokaren |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $15.07 | $21.06 | Pondokaren |
| Cappuccino | $1.13 | $1.58 | Pondokaren |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $85.37 | $119 | Pondokaren |
| Monthly public transport pass | $13.81 | $19.31 | Pondokaren |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $36.41 | $50.90 | Pondokaren |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $10.55 | $14.74 | Pondokaren |
| Fitness club membership | $10.55 | $14.74 | Pondokaren |
| Cinema ticket | $2.76 | $3.86 | Pondokaren |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $158 | $239 | Pondokaren |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $110 | $167 | Pondokaren |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $329 | $500 | Pondokaren |
| Total single-person budget | $361 | $518 | Pondokaren |
| Average net salary | $391 | $546 |
Pondokaren is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Pondokaren runs about $361 versus $518 in Jakarta — a difference of roughly 43%.
Salary-adjusted, Pondokaren 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 Pondokaren · Full cost of living in Jakarta