Cost of Living Comparison Between Bandung and South Tangerang Cost of Living Comparison Between Bandung and South Tangerang

🙂 Solo nomad: Bandung is 15.6% cheaper than South Tangerang without rent, and 20.4% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Bandung is 18.7% cheaper than South Tangerang without rent, and 19.5% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Bandung
South Tangerang
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$1.33 Rp 22.8K
$2.50 Rp 42.8K
-46.80%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$8.98 Rp 153.9K
$18.47 Rp 316.6K
-51.38%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$3.47 Rp 59.5K
$3.33 Rp 57.1K
4.20%
Cappuccino
$1.43 Rp 24.6K
$1.96 Rp 33.6K
-27.04%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.50 Rp 8,511
$0.53 Rp 9,060
-5.66%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.25 Rp 4,248
$0.26 Rp 4,421
-3.85%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$3.39 Rp 58.2K
$2.72 Rp 46.6K
24.63%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.46 Rp 59.2K
$4.26 Rp 73.0K
-18.78%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Bandung
South Tangerang
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.18 Rp 20.3K
$1.26 Rp 21.5K
-6.35%
White Bread (500g)
$1.07 Rp 18.4K
$1.12 Rp 19.2K
-4.46%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$0.93 Rp 15.9K
$0.89 Rp 15.2K
4.49%
Eggs
$1.59 Rp 27.2K
$1.61 Rp 27.6K
-1.24%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$8.82 Rp 151.2K
$6.60 Rp 113.2K
33.64%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.04 Rp 52.2K
$3.21 Rp 55.0K
-5.30%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$7.87 Rp 134.9K
$7.98 Rp 136.7K
-1.38%
Apples (1kg)
$2.31 Rp 39.6K
$2.95 Rp 50.5K
-21.69%
Banana (1kg)
$1.29 Rp 22.1K
$1.50 Rp 25.7K
-14.00%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.65 Rp 28.2K
$2.10 Rp 36.0K
-21.43%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.60 Rp 27.4K
$1.51 Rp 25.9K
5.96%
Potato (1kg)
$1.46 Rp 25.1K
$1.62 Rp 27.7K
-9.88%
Onion (1kg)
$2.60 Rp 44.6K
$2.66 Rp 45.6K
-2.26%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.96 Rp 16.5K
$0.96 Rp 16.5K
-
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.42 Rp 7,176
$0.45 Rp 7,787
-6.67%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.60 Rp 44.6K
$2.48 Rp 42.6K
4.84%
Wine (Bottle)
$23.62 Rp 404.8K
$22.63 Rp 388.0K
4.37%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.13 Rp 36.5K
$2.11 Rp 36.1K
0.95%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.46 Rp 59.4K
$3.06 Rp 52.5K
13.07%
🚌 Getting Around
Bandung
South Tangerang
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.30 Rp 5,120
$0.21 Rp 3,595
42.86%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$10.50 Rp 179.9K
$18.33 Rp 314.2K
-42.72%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.70 Rp 12.1K
$0.57 Rp 9,724
22.81%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.76 Rp 13.1K
$0.37 Rp 6,402
105.41%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$2.49 Rp 42.7K
$2.48 Rp 42.5K
0.40%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.80 Rp 13.7K
$0.83 Rp 14.2K
-3.61%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$24.8K Rp 425.1M
$24.8K Rp 424.5M
0.12%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$25.8K Rp 442.9M
$33.0K Rp 565.5M
-21.68%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Bandung
South Tangerang
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$44.50 Rp 762.7K
$71.0 Rp 1.2M
-37.32%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$4.47 Rp 76.7K
$6.32 Rp 108.3K
-29.27%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$22.68 Rp 388.7K
$23.32 Rp 399.7K
-2.74%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Bandung
South Tangerang
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$21.89 Rp 375.3K
$33.70 Rp 577.6K
-35.04%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$6.55 Rp 112.4K
$10.10 Rp 173.2K
-35.15%
Cinema Ticket
$3.04 Rp 52.0K
$3.08 Rp 52.9K
-1.30%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Bandung
South Tangerang
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$92.0 Rp 1.6M
$109 Rp 1.9M
-15.27%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$7,661 Rp 131.3M
$7,710 Rp 132.2M
-0.63%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Bandung
South Tangerang
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$41.74 Rp 715.5K
$41.23 Rp 706.7K
1.24%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$30.87 Rp 529.1K
$30.37 Rp 520.6K
1.65%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$59.8 Rp 1.0M
$62.3 Rp 1.1M
-4.03%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$64.1 Rp 1.1M
$66.0 Rp 1.1M
-2.76%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Bandung
South Tangerang
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$236 Rp 4.0M
$307 Rp 5.3M
-23.23%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$156 Rp 2.7M
$248 Rp 4.3M
-37.08%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$446 Rp 7.6M
$515 Rp 8.8M
-13.50%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$244 Rp 4.2M
$374 Rp 6.4M
-34.69%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$767 Rp 13.1M
$1,218 Rp 20.9M
-37.04%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$325 Rp 5.6M
$808 Rp 13.9M
-59.80%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Bandung
South Tangerang
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$286 Rp 4.9M
$476 Rp 8.2M
-39.84%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
9.15
9.59
-4.59%

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for Bandung: April 13, 2026

Last update for South Tangerang: April 13, 2026

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