Cost of Living in Batam - Updated Prices & Insights

27.47
Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $438 (excluding rent), and $681 including rent.
Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $949 (excluding rent), and $1,549 including rent.
Currency
Do you live in Batam? Add cost details
🍽 Eating Out
Cost
Range
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$2.71 Rp 43.9K
$2.11 Rp 34.2K
$3.01 Rp 48.9K
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$9.12 Rp 148K
$7.29 Rp 118.3K
$18.23 Rp 295.9K
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$3.5 Rp 56.8K
$3.33 Rp 54.1K
$3.64 Rp 59.1K
Cappuccino
$2.1 Rp 34K
$2.1 Rp 34K
$2.1 Rp 34K
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.28 Rp 20.8K
$1.2 Rp 19.5K
$1.5 Rp 24.4K
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.45 Rp 7,302
$0.26 Rp 4,245
$0.64 Rp 10.4K
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.82 Rp 45.8K
$1.58 Rp 25.6K
$3.14 Rp 51K
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.09 Rp 66.4K
$3.78 Rp 61.4K
$5.03 Rp 81.7K
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Cost
Range
Milk (1 liter)
$1.15 Rp 18.6K
$0.95 Rp 15.4K
$1.37 Rp 22.2K
White Bread (500g)
$1.25 Rp 20.4K
$0.75 Rp 12.3K
$3.11 Rp 50.5K
Rice (white) (1kg)
$0.8 Rp 13K
$0.6 Rp 9,700
$0.9 Rp 14.6K
Eggs
$1.36 Rp 22K
$1.16 Rp 18.8K
$1.45 Rp 23.5K
Local Cheese (1kg)
$8.32 Rp 135K
$6.29 Rp 102.1K
$11.1 Rp 180.2K
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$2.75 Rp 44.6K
$1.88 Rp 30.5K
$2.82 Rp 45.8K
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$4.81 Rp 78.1K
$3.03 Rp 49.2K
$5.46 Rp 88.7K
Apples (1kg)
$2.48 Rp 40.2K
$1.87 Rp 30.3K
$4.12 Rp 66.9K
Banana (1kg)
$2.18 Rp 35.5K
$1.22 Rp 19.7K
$3.35 Rp 54.4K
Oranges (1kg)
$2.31 Rp 37.5K
$1.26 Rp 20.5K
$3.48 Rp 56.5K
Tomato (1kg)
$1.1 Rp 17.8K
$0.89 Rp 14.5K
$1.19 Rp 19.4K
Potato (1kg)
$1.03 Rp 16.8K
$0.93 Rp 15.1K
$1.24 Rp 20.2K
Onion (1kg)
$2.11 Rp 34.3K
$1.1 Rp 17.9K
$2.69 Rp 43.6K
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.4 Rp 22.7K
$0.9 Rp 14.6K
$1.8 Rp 29.3K
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.43 Rp 6,927
$0.39 Rp 6,251
$0.51 Rp 8,278
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.63 Rp 42.7K
$2.1 Rp 34K
$2.99 Rp 48.6K
Wine (Bottle)
$15.11 Rp 245.3K
$15.11 Rp 245.3K
$18.13 Rp 294.4K
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.9 Rp 30.8K
$1.11 Rp 18K
$2.43 Rp 39.5K
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.69 Rp 43.6K
$2.48 Rp 40.3K
$3.1 Rp 50.3K
🚌 Getting Around
Cost
Range
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.51 Rp 8,237
$0.45 Rp 7,228
$1.46 Rp 23.7K
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$16.68 Rp 270.7K
$5.22 Rp 84.7K
$16.68 Rp 270.7K
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.2 Rp 19.5K
$0.9 Rp 14.6K
$1.2 Rp 19.5K
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.63 Rp 10.2K
$0.4 Rp 6,479
$0.86 Rp 13.9K
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$3.72 Rp 60.5K
$3.1 Rp 50.3K
$6.2 Rp 100.6K
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.77 Rp 12.5K
$0.59 Rp 9,561
$0.83 Rp 13.5K
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$29.1K Rp 473M
$27.6K Rp 448.1M
$30.7K Rp 497.9M
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$18.6K Rp 302.5M
$18.2K Rp 295.2M
$19.1K Rp 309.9M
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Cost
Range
Utilities (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Monthly) (85m2)
$77.4 Rp 1.3M
$43.79 Rp 710.8K
$98.9 Rp 1.6M
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$4.03 Rp 65.4K
$1.95 Rp 31.6K
$6.07 Rp 98.6K
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$25.91 Rp 420.5K
$21.76 Rp 353.2K
$31.09 Rp 504.6K
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Cost
Range
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$30.05 Rp 487.7K
$6.16 Rp 100K
$30.82 Rp 500.3K
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$8.52 Rp 138.3K
$6.31 Rp 102.5K
$10.73 Rp 174.2K
Cinema Ticket
$3 Rp 48.6K
$2.4 Rp 39K
$4.79 Rp 77.8K
🧸 Childcare & Education
Cost
Range
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$90.8 Rp 1.5M
$90.8 Rp 1.5M
$90.8 Rp 1.5M
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$3,576 Rp 58M
$2,452 Rp 39.8M
$5,211 Rp 84.6M
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Cost
Range
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$35.45 Rp 575.5K
$18.77 Rp 304.7K
$59.4 Rp 964.8K
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$20.72 Rp 336.3K
$12.43 Rp 201.8K
$31.08 Rp 504.5K
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$72.7 Rp 1.2M
$49.86 Rp 809.4K
$93.5 Rp 1.5M
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$26.26 Rp 426.3K
$18.18 Rp 295.2K
$30.31 Rp 492K
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Cost
Range
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$298 Rp 4.8M
$275 Rp 4.5M
$427 Rp 6.9M
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$166 Rp 2.7M
$62.3 Rp 1M
$311 Rp 5.1M
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$914 Rp 14.8M
$744 Rp 12.1M
$1,240 Rp 20.1M
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$556 Rp 9M
$309 Rp 5M
$926 Rp 15M
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,084 Rp 17.6M
$620 Rp 10.1M
$1,549 Rp 25.1M
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,315 Rp 21.3M
$313 Rp 5.1M
$1,315 Rp 21.3M
💵 Salaries & Financials
Cost
Range
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$399 Rp 6.5M
-
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
13.88
6
20
Citycost data is based on AI and user input — minor inaccuracies may occur.
Join the CityCost newsletter — low traffic, no spam, and easy to unsubscribe. Your email stays private.