Cost of Living Comparison Between Bandung and Batam Cost of Living Comparison Between Bandung and Batam

🙂 Solo nomad: Bandung is 6.3% cheaper than Batam without rent, and 4.9% cheaper with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Bandung is 10.8% more expensive than Batam without rent, and 22.8% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Bandung
Batam
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$1.33 Rp 22.8K
$2.83 Rp 48.6K
-53.00%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$8.98 Rp 154.0K
$9.35 Rp 160.3K
-3.96%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$3.47 Rp 59.5K
$3.46 Rp 59.4K
0.29%
Cappuccino
$1.43 Rp 24.6K
$2.10 Rp 36.0K
-31.90%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.50 Rp 8,516
$1.34 Rp 22.9K
-62.69%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.25 Rp 4,250
$0.42 Rp 7,162
-40.48%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$3.39 Rp 58.2K
$2.83 Rp 48.6K
19.79%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.46 Rp 59.3K
$4.11 Rp 70.4K
-15.82%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Bandung
Batam
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.18 Rp 20.3K
$1.20 Rp 20.5K
-1.67%
White Bread (500g)
$1.07 Rp 18.4K
$1.22 Rp 20.9K
-12.30%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$0.93 Rp 15.9K
$0.79 Rp 13.5K
17.72%
Eggs
$1.59 Rp 27.2K
$1.39 Rp 23.9K
14.39%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$8.82 Rp 151.3K
$8.32 Rp 142.8K
6.01%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.04 Rp 52.2K
$2.76 Rp 47.3K
10.14%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$7.87 Rp 134.9K
$4.76 Rp 81.7K
65.34%
Apples (1kg)
$2.31 Rp 39.6K
$2.40 Rp 41.1K
-3.75%
Banana (1kg)
$1.29 Rp 22.1K
$2.20 Rp 37.7K
-41.36%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.65 Rp 28.2K
$2.29 Rp 39.2K
-27.95%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.60 Rp 27.4K
$1.12 Rp 19.1K
42.86%
Potato (1kg)
$1.46 Rp 25.1K
$1.00 Rp 17.1K
46.00%
Onion (1kg)
$2.60 Rp 44.6K
$2.12 Rp 36.4K
22.64%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.96 Rp 16.5K
$1.46 Rp 25.0K
-34.25%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.42 Rp 7,180
$0.39 Rp 6,684
7.69%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.60 Rp 44.6K
$2.67 Rp 45.8K
-2.62%
Wine (Bottle)
$23.62 Rp 405.1K
$14.32 Rp 245.6K
64.94%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.13 Rp 36.5K
$1.96 Rp 33.7K
8.67%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.46 Rp 59.4K
$2.71 Rp 46.4K
27.68%
🚌 Getting Around
Bandung
Batam
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.30 Rp 5,123
$0.50 Rp 8,584
-40.00%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$10.50 Rp 180.0K
$16.45 Rp 282.2K
-36.17%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.70 Rp 12.1K
$1.27 Rp 21.7K
-44.88%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.76 Rp 13.1K
$0.64 Rp 11.0K
18.75%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$2.49 Rp 42.7K
$3.73 Rp 63.9K
-33.24%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.80 Rp 13.7K
$0.77 Rp 13.2K
3.90%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$24.8K Rp 425.3M
$29.7K Rp 508.9M
-16.43%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$25.8K Rp 443.2M
$19.1K Rp 327.5M
35.32%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Bandung
Batam
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$44.50 Rp 763.1K
$75.9 Rp 1.3M
-41.35%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$4.47 Rp 76.7K
$3.95 Rp 67.8K
13.16%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$22.68 Rp 388.9K
$25.97 Rp 445.5K
-12.67%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Bandung
Batam
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$21.89 Rp 375.5K
$29.73 Rp 509.9K
-26.37%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$6.55 Rp 112.4K
$8.10 Rp 139.0K
-19.14%
Cinema Ticket
$3.04 Rp 52.1K
$3.10 Rp 53.1K
-1.94%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Bandung
Batam
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$92.0 Rp 1.6M
$93.4 Rp 1.6M
-1.41%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$7,661 Rp 131.4M
$3,639 Rp 62.4M
110.52%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Bandung
Batam
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$41.74 Rp 715.9K
$35.05 Rp 601.1K
19.09%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$30.87 Rp 529.4K
$20.36 Rp 349.2K
51.62%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$59.8 Rp 1.0M
$71.9 Rp 1.2M
-16.76%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$64.1 Rp 1.1M
$26.12 Rp 447.9K
145.56%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Bandung
Batam
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$236 Rp 4.0M
$295 Rp 5.1M
-19.93%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$156 Rp 2.7M
$163 Rp 2.8M
-4.07%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$446 Rp 7.6M
$920 Rp 15.8M
-51.55%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$244 Rp 4.2M
$557 Rp 9.5M
-56.14%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$767 Rp 13.2M
$593 Rp 10.2M
29.33%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$325 Rp 5.6M
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💵 Salaries & Financials
Bandung
Batam
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$286 Rp 4.9M
$354 Rp 6.1M
-19.13%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
9.15
13.88
-34.08%

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Last update for Bandung: April 13, 2026

Last update for Batam: April 13, 2026

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