Cost of Living Comparison Between Bandung and Metro, Lampung Cost of Living Comparison Between Bandung and Metro, Lampung

😐 Solo nomad: Bandung is 6.2% more expensive than Metro, Lampung without rent, and 4% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Bandung is 14.3% more expensive than Metro, Lampung without rent, and 2.1% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Bandung
Metro, Lampung
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$1.32 Rp 21.5K
$3.13 Rp 50.9K
-57.83%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$9.47 Rp 153.8K
$18.71 Rp 303.8K
-49.39%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$3.35 Rp 54.5K
$2.82 Rp 45.7K
18.79%
Cappuccino
$1.5 Rp 24.3K
$2.07 Rp 33.5K
-27.54%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.52 Rp 8,481
$0.47 Rp 7,638
10.64%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.25 Rp 4,023
$0.28 Rp 4,549
-10.71%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$3.4 Rp 55.2K
$1.57 Rp 25.4K
116.56%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.5 Rp 56.8K
$3.4 Rp 55.2K
2.94%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Bandung
Metro, Lampung
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.18 Rp 19.1K
$1.1 Rp 17.8K
7.27%
White Bread (500g)
$1.07 Rp 17.4K
$0.94 Rp 15.3K
13.83%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$0.87 Rp 14.1K
$1.04 Rp 16.9K
-16.35%
Eggs
$1.59 Rp 25.8K
$0.84 Rp 13.6K
89.29%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.13 Rp 148.2K
$6.35 Rp 103.1K
43.78%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.08 Rp 49.9K
$2.5 Rp 40.6K
23.20%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$8.09 Rp 131.3K
$7.62 Rp 123.7K
6.17%
Apples (1kg)
$2.39 Rp 38.8K
$1.62 Rp 26.2K
47.53%
Banana (1kg)
$1.3 Rp 21.1K
$1.14 Rp 18.5K
14.04%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.64 Rp 26.6K
$1.25 Rp 20.4K
31.20%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.6 Rp 25.9K
$1.03 Rp 16.6K
55.34%
Potato (1kg)
$1.45 Rp 23.6K
$1.33 Rp 21.6K
9.02%
Onion (1kg)
$2.61 Rp 42.3K
$1.43 Rp 23.2K
82.52%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.97 Rp 15.8K
$0.59 Rp 9,585
64.41%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.42 Rp 6,837
$0.46 Rp 7,470
-8.70%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.52 Rp 40.9K
$2.11 Rp 34.3K
19.43%
Wine (Bottle)
$24.39 Rp 395.9K
$15.3 Rp 248.3K
59.41%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.11 Rp 34.2K
$1.86 Rp 30.2K
13.44%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.57 Rp 57.9K
$3.12 Rp 50.6K
14.42%
🚌 Getting Around
Bandung
Metro, Lampung
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.3 Rp 4,861
$0.29 Rp 4,786
3.45%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$10.32 Rp 167.6K
$9.61 Rp 156.1K
7.39%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.76 Rp 12.3K
$0.54 Rp 8,741
40.74%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.77 Rp 12.5K
$0.35 Rp 5,638
120.00%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$2.48 Rp 40.3K
$3.02 Rp 49K
-17.88%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.86 Rp 13.9K
$0.82 Rp 13.4K
4.88%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$24.6K Rp 398.6M
$31.2K Rp 506.3M
-21.27%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$25.7K Rp 417.5M
$33.1K Rp 537.9M
-22.40%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Bandung
Metro, Lampung
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$44.59 Rp 723.8K
$91.8 Rp 1.5M
-51.41%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$4.64 Rp 75.3K
$6.72 Rp 109K
-30.95%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$22.61 Rp 367K
$26.94 Rp 437.3K
-16.07%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Bandung
Metro, Lampung
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$21.38 Rp 347K
$23.47 Rp 380.9K
-8.90%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$6.55 Rp 106.4K
$6.21 Rp 100.8K
5.48%
Cinema Ticket
$3.02 Rp 49K
$3.06 Rp 49.6K
-1.31%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Bandung
Metro, Lampung
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$92.6 Rp 1.5M
$91.6 Rp 1.5M
1.04%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$7,458 Rp 121.1M
$9,798 Rp 159M
-23.88%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Bandung
Metro, Lampung
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$40.97 Rp 665K
$28.03 Rp 455.1K
46.16%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$30.36 Rp 492.8K
$14.12 Rp 229.1K
115.01%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$59.6 Rp 966.8K
$22.48 Rp 364.9K
164.95%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$65.1 Rp 1.1M
$41.11 Rp 667.3K
58.26%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Bandung
Metro, Lampung
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$234 Rp 3.8M
$261 Rp 4.2M
-10.29%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$156 Rp 2.5M
$157 Rp 2.5M
-0.77%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$462 Rp 7.5M
$588 Rp 9.5M
-21.44%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$249 Rp 4M
$338 Rp 5.5M
-26.26%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$934 Rp 15.2M
$1,253 Rp 20.3M
-25.47%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$407 Rp 6.6M
$837 Rp 13.6M
-51.40%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Bandung
Metro, Lampung
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$265 Rp 4.3M
-
-
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
9.15
9.59
-4.59%

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Last update for Bandung: October 27, 2025

Last update for Metro, Lampung: October 27, 2025

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