Cost of Living Comparison Between Bandung and Yogyakarta Cost of Living Comparison Between Bandung and Yogyakarta

😐 Solo nomad: Bandung is 7.5% more expensive than Yogyakarta without rent, and 2.4% cheaper with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Bandung is 7.6% more expensive than Yogyakarta without rent, and 7.9% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Bandung
Yogyakarta
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$1.33 Rp 22.8K
$1.36 Rp 23.4K
-2.21%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$8.98 Rp 154.0K
$9.18 Rp 157.5K
-2.18%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$3.47 Rp 59.5K
$3.05 Rp 52.2K
13.77%
Cappuccino
$1.43 Rp 24.6K
$1.44 Rp 24.8K
-0.69%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.50 Rp 8,516
$0.54 Rp 9,228
-7.41%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.25 Rp 4,250
$0.26 Rp 4,447
-3.85%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$3.39 Rp 58.2K
$2.43 Rp 41.7K
39.51%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.46 Rp 59.3K
$3.30 Rp 56.6K
4.85%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Bandung
Yogyakarta
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.18 Rp 20.3K
$1.18 Rp 20.2K
-
White Bread (500g)
$1.07 Rp 18.4K
$1.33 Rp 22.8K
-19.55%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$0.93 Rp 15.9K
$0.89 Rp 15.2K
4.49%
Eggs
$1.59 Rp 27.2K
$1.28 Rp 22.0K
24.22%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$8.82 Rp 151.3K
$7.02 Rp 120.4K
25.64%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.04 Rp 52.2K
$3.26 Rp 55.9K
-6.75%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$7.87 Rp 134.9K
$8.31 Rp 142.5K
-5.29%
Apples (1kg)
$2.31 Rp 39.6K
$2.38 Rp 40.8K
-2.94%
Banana (1kg)
$1.29 Rp 22.1K
$1.45 Rp 24.8K
-11.03%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.65 Rp 28.2K
$1.43 Rp 24.5K
15.38%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.60 Rp 27.4K
$1.05 Rp 18.0K
52.38%
Potato (1kg)
$1.46 Rp 25.1K
$1.06 Rp 18.2K
37.74%
Onion (1kg)
$2.60 Rp 44.6K
$1.73 Rp 29.6K
50.29%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.96 Rp 16.5K
$0.45 Rp 7,729
113.33%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.42 Rp 7,180
$0.39 Rp 6,635
7.69%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.60 Rp 44.6K
$2.45 Rp 41.9K
6.12%
Wine (Bottle)
$23.62 Rp 405.1K
$17.24 Rp 295.6K
37.01%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.13 Rp 36.5K
$1.85 Rp 31.8K
15.14%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.46 Rp 59.4K
$3.15 Rp 54.0K
9.84%
🚌 Getting Around
Bandung
Yogyakarta
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.30 Rp 5,123
$0.21 Rp 3,593
42.86%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$10.50 Rp 180.0K
$9.44 Rp 161.9K
11.23%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.70 Rp 12.1K
$0.48 Rp 8,270
45.83%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.76 Rp 13.1K
$0.29 Rp 4,967
162.07%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$2.49 Rp 42.7K
$4.19 Rp 71.8K
-40.57%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.80 Rp 13.7K
$0.85 Rp 14.6K
-5.88%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$24.8K Rp 425.3M
$18.7K Rp 320.1M
32.87%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$25.8K Rp 443.2M
$27.1K Rp 464.2M
-4.54%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Bandung
Yogyakarta
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$44.50 Rp 763.1K
$73.0 Rp 1.3M
-39.05%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$4.47 Rp 76.7K
$4.17 Rp 71.6K
7.19%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$22.68 Rp 388.9K
$19.36 Rp 332.0K
17.15%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Bandung
Yogyakarta
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$21.89 Rp 375.5K
$15.39 Rp 263.9K
42.24%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$6.55 Rp 112.4K
$3.01 Rp 51.6K
117.61%
Cinema Ticket
$3.04 Rp 52.1K
$2.73 Rp 46.9K
11.36%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Bandung
Yogyakarta
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$92.0 Rp 1.6M
$72.7 Rp 1.2M
26.64%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$7,661 Rp 131.4M
$4,481 Rp 76.8M
70.98%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Bandung
Yogyakarta
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$41.74 Rp 715.9K
$33.70 Rp 577.9K
23.86%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$30.87 Rp 529.4K
$29.89 Rp 512.5K
3.28%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$59.8 Rp 1.0M
$77.1 Rp 1.3M
-22.43%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$64.1 Rp 1.1M
$83.5 Rp 1.4M
-23.16%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Bandung
Yogyakarta
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$236 Rp 4.0M
$194 Rp 3.3M
21.46%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$156 Rp 2.7M
$166 Rp 2.9M
-6.10%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$446 Rp 7.6M
$770 Rp 13.2M
-42.09%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$244 Rp 4.2M
$388 Rp 6.7M
-37.14%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$767 Rp 13.2M
$1,761 Rp 30.2M
-56.46%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$325 Rp 5.6M
$235 Rp 4.0M
38.36%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Bandung
Yogyakarta
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$286 Rp 4.9M
$201 Rp 3.4M
42.64%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
9.15
8.33
9.84%

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Last update for Bandung: April 13, 2026

Last update for Yogyakarta: April 12, 2026

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