Cost of Living Comparison Between Jakarta and Banda Aceh Cost of Living Comparison Between Jakarta and Banda Aceh

😐 Solo nomad: Jakarta is 27.7% more expensive than Banda Aceh without rent, and 34.8% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Jakarta is 54.3% more expensive than Banda Aceh without rent, and 46.1% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Jakarta
Banda Aceh
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$3.1 Rp 50.3K
$1.56 Rp 25.3K
98.72%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$18.09 Rp 293.6K
$12.36 Rp 200.6K
46.36%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$3.47 Rp 56.3K
$3.42 Rp 55.5K
1.46%
Cappuccino
$2.09 Rp 33.9K
$1.19 Rp 19.4K
75.63%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.51 Rp 8,342
$0.51 Rp 8,297
-
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.28 Rp 4,560
$0.26 Rp 4,176
7.69%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.81 Rp 45.7K
$2.47 Rp 40.2K
13.77%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.36 Rp 70.8K
$3.56 Rp 57.8K
22.47%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Jakarta
Banda Aceh
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.39 Rp 22.5K
$1.21 Rp 19.7K
14.88%
White Bread (500g)
$1.16 Rp 18.8K
$1.13 Rp 18.3K
2.65%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.03 Rp 16.8K
$0.63 Rp 10.3K
63.49%
Eggs
$1.88 Rp 30.6K
$1.6 Rp 26K
17.50%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$6.38 Rp 103.5K
$8.17 Rp 132.7K
-21.91%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.08 Rp 50K
$3.09 Rp 50.1K
-0.32%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$7.87 Rp 127.8K
$7.91 Rp 128.4K
-0.51%
Apples (1kg)
$2.83 Rp 45.9K
$2.41 Rp 39.1K
17.43%
Banana (1kg)
$1.6 Rp 26K
$1.51 Rp 24.5K
5.96%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.17 Rp 35.2K
$1.88 Rp 30.6K
15.43%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.51 Rp 24.5K
$1.54 Rp 25K
-1.95%
Potato (1kg)
$1.75 Rp 28.4K
$1.33 Rp 21.6K
31.58%
Onion (1kg)
$2.53 Rp 41K
$1.91 Rp 30.9K
32.46%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.05 Rp 17.1K
$0.92 Rp 14.9K
14.13%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.43 Rp 6,938
$0.41 Rp 6,688
4.88%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.97 Rp 48.2K
$2.42 Rp 39.2K
22.73%
Wine (Bottle)
$22.91 Rp 371.8K
$20.11 Rp 326.4K
13.92%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.33 Rp 37.8K
$2.05 Rp 33.2K
13.66%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.18 Rp 51.6K
$3.21 Rp 52.1K
-0.93%
🚌 Getting Around
Jakarta
Banda Aceh
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.23 Rp 3,734
$0.32 Rp 5,195
-28.13%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$12.11 Rp 196.6K
$9.74 Rp 158K
24.33%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.54 Rp 8,765
$0.56 Rp 9,156
-3.57%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.35 Rp 5,672
$0.37 Rp 6,033
-5.41%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$3.03 Rp 49.1K
$2.96 Rp 48K
2.36%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.81 Rp 13.2K
$0.57 Rp 9,180
42.11%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$30.9K Rp 501.4M
$24.9K Rp 404.6M
23.95%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$33.6K Rp 545.6M
$27.6K Rp 448.4M
21.66%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Jakarta
Banda Aceh
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$92.9 Rp 1.5M
$69.1 Rp 1.1M
34.42%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$6.47 Rp 105K
$4.33 Rp 70.3K
49.42%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$27.52 Rp 446.7K
$22.88 Rp 371.4K
20.28%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Jakarta
Banda Aceh
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$29.52 Rp 479.2K
$23.07 Rp 374.5K
27.96%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$12.53 Rp 203.5K
$6.03 Rp 97.8K
107.79%
Cinema Ticket
$3.03 Rp 49.2K
$3.03 Rp 49.2K
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🧸 Childcare & Education
Jakarta
Banda Aceh
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$168 Rp 2.7M
$94.1 Rp 1.5M
78.15%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$9,706 Rp 157.6M
$7,477 Rp 121.4M
29.82%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Jakarta
Banda Aceh
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$57.6 Rp 935.1K
$32.74 Rp 531.4K
75.96%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$33.97 Rp 551.5K
$23.24 Rp 377.3K
46.17%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$84.1 Rp 1.4M
$35.75 Rp 580.2K
135.27%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$91.1 Rp 1.5M
$33.95 Rp 551.1K
168.28%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Jakarta
Banda Aceh
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$388 Rp 6.3M
$257 Rp 4.2M
50.83%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$232 Rp 3.8M
$156 Rp 2.5M
48.76%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,184 Rp 19.2M
$584 Rp 9.5M
102.84%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$654 Rp 10.6M
$336 Rp 5.4M
94.67%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,719 Rp 27.9M
$1,191 Rp 19.3M
44.31%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$973 Rp 15.8M
$797 Rp 12.9M
22.03%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Jakarta
Banda Aceh
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$507 Rp 8.2M
-
-
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
9.59
9.15
4.81%

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Last update for Jakarta: October 27, 2025

Last update for Banda Aceh: October 28, 2025

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