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

🙂 Solo nomad: Bandung is 11.8% cheaper than Tangerang without rent, and 19.4% cheaper with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Bandung is 1.2% more expensive than Tangerang without rent, and 31.1% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Bandung
Tangerang
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$1.33 Rp 22.8K
$1.57 Rp 26.9K
-15.29%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$8.98 Rp 153.9K
$18.28 Rp 313.4K
-50.88%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$3.47 Rp 59.5K
$3.50 Rp 60.0K
-0.86%
Cappuccino
$1.43 Rp 24.6K
$1.70 Rp 29.2K
-15.88%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.50 Rp 8,511
$0.57 Rp 9,702
-12.28%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.25 Rp 4,248
$0.28 Rp 4,830
-10.71%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$3.39 Rp 58.2K
$2.83 Rp 48.5K
19.79%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.46 Rp 59.2K
$3.61 Rp 61.8K
-4.16%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Bandung
Tangerang
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.18 Rp 20.3K
$1.22 Rp 20.8K
-3.28%
White Bread (500g)
$1.07 Rp 18.4K
$1.08 Rp 18.5K
-0.93%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$0.93 Rp 15.9K
$0.87 Rp 14.9K
6.90%
Eggs
$1.59 Rp 27.2K
$1.59 Rp 27.3K
-
Local Cheese (1kg)
$8.82 Rp 151.2K
$9.35 Rp 160.2K
-5.67%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.04 Rp 52.2K
$3.20 Rp 54.8K
-5.00%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$7.87 Rp 134.9K
$7.94 Rp 136.1K
-0.88%
Apples (1kg)
$2.31 Rp 39.6K
$2.74 Rp 46.9K
-15.69%
Banana (1kg)
$1.29 Rp 22.1K
$1.45 Rp 24.9K
-11.03%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.65 Rp 28.2K
$2.24 Rp 38.5K
-26.34%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.60 Rp 27.4K
$1.51 Rp 25.8K
5.96%
Potato (1kg)
$1.46 Rp 25.1K
$1.42 Rp 24.4K
2.82%
Onion (1kg)
$2.60 Rp 44.6K
$2.62 Rp 44.9K
-0.76%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.96 Rp 16.5K
$1.02 Rp 17.5K
-5.88%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.42 Rp 7,176
$0.42 Rp 7,255
-
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.60 Rp 44.6K
$2.84 Rp 48.7K
-8.45%
Wine (Bottle)
$23.62 Rp 404.8K
$22.54 Rp 386.3K
4.79%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.13 Rp 36.5K
$2.23 Rp 38.3K
-4.48%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.46 Rp 59.4K
$3.18 Rp 54.5K
8.81%
🚌 Getting Around
Bandung
Tangerang
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.30 Rp 5,120
$0.32 Rp 5,485
-6.25%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$10.50 Rp 179.9K
$8.45 Rp 144.8K
24.26%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.70 Rp 12.1K
$0.56 Rp 9,622
25.00%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.76 Rp 13.1K
$0.46 Rp 7,831
65.22%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$2.49 Rp 42.7K
$2.59 Rp 44.4K
-3.86%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.80 Rp 13.7K
$0.78 Rp 13.4K
2.56%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$24.8K Rp 425.1M
$30.6K Rp 524.7M
-18.99%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$25.8K Rp 442.9M
$27.2K Rp 466.7M
-5.09%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Bandung
Tangerang
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$44.50 Rp 762.7K
$90.5 Rp 1.6M
-50.80%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$4.47 Rp 76.7K
$4.70 Rp 80.6K
-4.89%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$22.68 Rp 388.7K
$22.53 Rp 386.3K
0.67%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Bandung
Tangerang
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$21.89 Rp 375.3K
$20.00 Rp 342.7K
9.45%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$6.55 Rp 112.4K
$11.65 Rp 199.6K
-43.78%
Cinema Ticket
$3.04 Rp 52.0K
$3.13 Rp 53.7K
-2.88%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Bandung
Tangerang
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$92.0 Rp 1.6M
$101 Rp 1.7M
-9.09%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$7,661 Rp 131.3M
$7,883 Rp 135.1M
-2.81%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Bandung
Tangerang
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$41.74 Rp 715.5K
$42.23 Rp 723.8K
-1.16%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$30.87 Rp 529.1K
$31.03 Rp 531.9K
-0.52%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$59.8 Rp 1.0M
$70.3 Rp 1.2M
-14.83%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$64.1 Rp 1.1M
$78.1 Rp 1.3M
-17.86%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Bandung
Tangerang
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$236 Rp 4.0M
$509 Rp 8.7M
-53.61%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$156 Rp 2.7M
$250 Rp 4.3M
-37.57%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$446 Rp 7.6M
$1,061 Rp 18.2M
-58.00%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$244 Rp 4.2M
$646 Rp 11.1M
-62.21%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$767 Rp 13.1M
$1,412 Rp 24.2M
-45.67%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$325 Rp 5.6M
$535 Rp 9.2M
-39.26%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Bandung
Tangerang
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$286 Rp 4.9M
$275 Rp 4.7M
4.06%
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 Tangerang: April 13, 2026

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