Cost of Living Comparison Between Bandung and Karawang Cost of Living Comparison Between Bandung and Karawang

😐 Solo nomad: Bandung is 13.1% more expensive than Karawang without rent, and 27.7% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Bandung is 34.3% more expensive than Karawang without rent, and 21.6% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Bandung
Karawang
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$1.31 Rp 22.2K
$1.32 Rp 22.4K
-0.76%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$9.44 Rp 159.9K
$9.05 Rp 153.2K
4.31%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$3.34 Rp 56.6K
$3.29 Rp 55.7K
1.52%
Cappuccino
$1.45 Rp 24.5K
$1.48 Rp 25.1K
-2.03%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.49 Rp 8,282
$0.48 Rp 8,124
2.08%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.27 Rp 4,621
$0.24 Rp 4,080
12.50%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$3.34 Rp 56.6K
$3.30 Rp 55.9K
1.21%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.47 Rp 58.8K
$3.48 Rp 59.0K
-0.29%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Bandung
Karawang
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.17 Rp 19.9K
$1.23 Rp 20.8K
-4.88%
White Bread (500g)
$1.06 Rp 17.9K
$1.07 Rp 18.1K
-0.93%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$0.94 Rp 16.0K
$0.95 Rp 16.2K
-1.05%
Eggs
$1.54 Rp 26.1K
$1.57 Rp 26.6K
-1.91%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.00 Rp 152.4K
$3.00 Rp 50.8K
200.00%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$2.98 Rp 50.4K
$3.00 Rp 50.8K
-0.67%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$7.76 Rp 131.5K
$8.00 Rp 135.5K
-3.00%
Apples (1kg)
$2.36 Rp 40.0K
$1.96 Rp 33.2K
20.41%
Banana (1kg)
$1.34 Rp 22.7K
$1.19 Rp 20.2K
12.61%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.71 Rp 28.9K
$1.41 Rp 23.8K
21.28%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.59 Rp 27.0K
$0.57 Rp 9,726
178.95%
Potato (1kg)
$1.40 Rp 23.7K
$1.03 Rp 17.5K
35.92%
Onion (1kg)
$2.63 Rp 44.5K
$1.74 Rp 29.4K
51.15%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.89 Rp 15.0K
$0.92 Rp 15.6K
-3.26%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.46 Rp 7,751
$0.42 Rp 7,169
9.52%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.58 Rp 43.7K
$2.52 Rp 42.7K
2.38%
Wine (Bottle)
$23.83 Rp 403.6K
$24.11 Rp 408.4K
-1.16%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.13 Rp 36.0K
$2.01 Rp 34.1K
5.97%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.46 Rp 58.6K
$3.42 Rp 58.0K
1.17%
🚌 Getting Around
Bandung
Karawang
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.32 Rp 5,422
$0.69 Rp 11.7K
-53.62%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$10.54 Rp 178.6K
$10.10 Rp 171.0K
4.36%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.77 Rp 13.0K
$0.70 Rp 11.9K
10.00%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.71 Rp 12.1K
$0.71 Rp 12.0K
-
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$2.59 Rp 43.9K
$1.21 Rp 20.4K
114.05%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.84 Rp 14.2K
$0.81 Rp 13.7K
3.70%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$24.9K Rp 422.6M
$24.9K Rp 421.9M
0.16%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$25.8K Rp 436.7M
$25.5K Rp 431.8M
1.12%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Bandung
Karawang
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$44.79 Rp 758.6K
$43.20 Rp 731.7K
3.68%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$4.45 Rp 75.4K
$4.63 Rp 78.4K
-3.89%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$22.94 Rp 388.5K
$13.76 Rp 233.1K
66.72%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Bandung
Karawang
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$21.37 Rp 362.0K
$22.46 Rp 380.4K
-4.85%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$6.47 Rp 109.7K
$15.42 Rp 261.2K
-58.04%
Cinema Ticket
$3.13 Rp 53.1K
$3.13 Rp 53.0K
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🧸 Childcare & Education
Bandung
Karawang
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$92.7 Rp 1.6M
$48.21 Rp 816.6K
92.24%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$7,573 Rp 128.3M
$7,512 Rp 127.2M
0.81%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Bandung
Karawang
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$41.94 Rp 710.4K
$18.78 Rp 318.1K
123.32%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$30.87 Rp 522.9K
$31.27 Rp 529.6K
-1.28%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$58.4 Rp 988.8K
$54.3 Rp 919.6K
7.53%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$64.8 Rp 1.1M
$53.3 Rp 902.0K
21.70%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Bandung
Karawang
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$234 Rp 4.0M
$152 Rp 2.6M
53.89%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$154 Rp 2.6M
$76.9 Rp 1.3M
100.16%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$460 Rp 7.8M
$242 Rp 4.1M
90.23%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$249 Rp 4.2M
$124 Rp 2.1M
100.31%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$753 Rp 12.8M
$1,269 Rp 21.5M
-40.70%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$331 Rp 5.6M
$754 Rp 12.8M
-56.07%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Bandung
Karawang
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$273 Rp 4.6M
$441 Rp 7.5M
-38.21%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
9.15
9.15
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Last update for Bandung: February 28, 2026

Last update for Karawang: March 3, 2026

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