Cost of Living Comparison Between Jakarta and Bandar Lampung Cost of Living Comparison Between Jakarta and Bandar Lampung

😐 Solo nomad: Jakarta is 31.3% more expensive than Bandar Lampung without rent, and 49.9% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Jakarta is 62.2% more expensive than Bandar Lampung without rent, and 58.5% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Jakarta
Bandar Lampung
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$3.1 Rp 50.3K
$1.67 Rp 27.2K
85.63%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$18.09 Rp 293.6K
$12.26 Rp 199K
47.55%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$3.47 Rp 56.3K
$3.29 Rp 53.4K
5.47%
Cappuccino
$2.09 Rp 33.9K
$1 Rp 16.2K
109.00%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.51 Rp 8,342
$0.34 Rp 5,464
50.00%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.28 Rp 4,560
$0.24 Rp 3,869
16.67%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.81 Rp 45.7K
$2.05 Rp 33.3K
37.07%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.36 Rp 70.8K
$3.27 Rp 53.1K
33.33%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Jakarta
Bandar Lampung
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.39 Rp 22.5K
$1.16 Rp 18.8K
19.83%
White Bread (500g)
$1.16 Rp 18.8K
$0.89 Rp 14.4K
30.34%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.03 Rp 16.8K
$0.75 Rp 12.1K
37.33%
Eggs
$1.88 Rp 30.6K
$1.34 Rp 21.8K
40.30%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$6.38 Rp 103.5K
$6.47 Rp 105.1K
-1.39%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.08 Rp 50K
$2.96 Rp 48.1K
4.05%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$7.87 Rp 127.8K
$6.2 Rp 100.7K
26.94%
Apples (1kg)
$2.83 Rp 45.9K
$1.88 Rp 30.5K
50.53%
Banana (1kg)
$1.6 Rp 26K
$1.1 Rp 17.9K
45.45%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.17 Rp 35.2K
$1.35 Rp 21.9K
60.74%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.51 Rp 24.5K
$1.47 Rp 23.8K
2.72%
Potato (1kg)
$1.75 Rp 28.4K
$1.22 Rp 19.8K
43.44%
Onion (1kg)
$2.53 Rp 41K
$1.77 Rp 28.7K
42.94%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.05 Rp 17.1K
$0.59 Rp 9,587
77.97%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.43 Rp 6,938
$0.42 Rp 6,810
2.38%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.97 Rp 48.2K
$1.81 Rp 29.3K
64.09%
Wine (Bottle)
$22.91 Rp 371.8K
$20.98 Rp 340.6K
9.20%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.33 Rp 37.8K
$1.56 Rp 25.3K
49.36%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.18 Rp 51.6K
$3.11 Rp 50.5K
2.25%
🚌 Getting Around
Jakarta
Bandar Lampung
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.23 Rp 3,734
$0.57 Rp 9,179
-59.65%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$12.11 Rp 196.6K
$9.88 Rp 160.4K
22.57%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.54 Rp 8,765
$0.52 Rp 8,495
3.85%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.35 Rp 5,672
$0.37 Rp 6,030
-5.41%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$3.03 Rp 49.1K
$3 Rp 48.7K
1.00%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.81 Rp 13.2K
$0.68 Rp 11K
19.12%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$30.9K Rp 501.4M
$24.3K Rp 394.9M
26.99%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$33.6K Rp 545.6M
$24.6K Rp 399.6M
36.52%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Jakarta
Bandar Lampung
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$92.9 Rp 1.5M
$42.26 Rp 686K
119.85%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$6.47 Rp 105K
$6.5 Rp 105.6K
-0.46%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$27.52 Rp 446.7K
$27.61 Rp 448.1K
-0.33%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Jakarta
Bandar Lampung
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$29.52 Rp 479.2K
$22.96 Rp 372.7K
28.57%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$12.53 Rp 203.5K
$9.24 Rp 149.9K
35.61%
Cinema Ticket
$3.03 Rp 49.2K
$2.77 Rp 45K
9.39%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Jakarta
Bandar Lampung
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$168 Rp 2.7M
$30.17 Rp 489.7K
455.52%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$9,706 Rp 157.6M
$9,551 Rp 155M
1.62%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Jakarta
Bandar Lampung
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$57.6 Rp 935.1K
$23.02 Rp 373.6K
150.26%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$33.97 Rp 551.5K
$20.9 Rp 339.2K
62.54%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$84.1 Rp 1.4M
$21.74 Rp 352.8K
286.89%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$91.1 Rp 1.5M
$40.54 Rp 658.1K
124.67%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Jakarta
Bandar Lampung
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$388 Rp 6.3M
$260 Rp 4.2M
48.92%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$232 Rp 3.8M
$158 Rp 2.6M
47.49%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,184 Rp 19.2M
$587 Rp 9.5M
101.69%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$654 Rp 10.6M
$331 Rp 5.4M
97.45%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,719 Rp 27.9M
$1,237 Rp 20.1M
38.94%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$973 Rp 15.8M
$808 Rp 13.1M
20.40%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Jakarta
Bandar Lampung
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$507 Rp 8.2M
$194 Rp 3.2M
160.74%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
9.59
9.59
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Last update for Jakarta: October 27, 2025

Last update for Bandar Lampung: October 28, 2025

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