Cost of Living Comparison Between Jakarta and Karawang Cost of Living Comparison Between Jakarta and Karawang

😐 Solo nomad: Jakarta is 17.6% more expensive than Karawang without rent, and 66.3% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Jakarta is 30.2% more expensive than Karawang without rent, and 85.3% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Jakarta
Karawang
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$3.1 Rp 50.3K
$1.32 Rp 21.5K
134.85%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$18.09 Rp 293.6K
$9.08 Rp 147.4K
99.23%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$3.47 Rp 56.3K
$3.32 Rp 53.9K
4.52%
Cappuccino
$2.09 Rp 33.9K
$1.43 Rp 23.2K
46.15%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.51 Rp 8,342
$0.44 Rp 7,175
15.91%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.28 Rp 4,560
$0.22 Rp 3,556
27.27%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.81 Rp 45.7K
$3.29 Rp 53.3K
-14.59%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.36 Rp 70.8K
$3.43 Rp 55.7K
27.11%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Jakarta
Karawang
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.39 Rp 22.5K
$1.18 Rp 19.2K
17.80%
White Bread (500g)
$1.16 Rp 18.8K
$1.06 Rp 17.2K
9.43%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.03 Rp 16.8K
$0.95 Rp 15.4K
8.42%
Eggs
$1.88 Rp 30.6K
$1.53 Rp 24.8K
22.88%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$6.38 Rp 103.5K
$3.03 Rp 49.2K
110.56%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.08 Rp 50K
$2.99 Rp 48.5K
3.01%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$7.87 Rp 127.8K
$7.72 Rp 125.3K
1.94%
Apples (1kg)
$2.83 Rp 45.9K
$1.97 Rp 31.9K
43.65%
Banana (1kg)
$1.6 Rp 26K
$1.19 Rp 19.4K
34.45%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.17 Rp 35.2K
$1.4 Rp 22.8K
55.00%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.51 Rp 24.5K
$0.58 Rp 9,334
160.34%
Potato (1kg)
$1.75 Rp 28.4K
$1.04 Rp 16.9K
68.27%
Onion (1kg)
$2.53 Rp 41K
$1.72 Rp 27.9K
47.09%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.05 Rp 17.1K
$0.97 Rp 15.8K
8.25%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.43 Rp 6,938
$0.43 Rp 6,938
-
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.97 Rp 48.2K
$2.51 Rp 40.7K
18.33%
Wine (Bottle)
$22.91 Rp 371.8K
$24.29 Rp 394.2K
-5.68%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.33 Rp 37.8K
$2.11 Rp 34.3K
10.43%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.18 Rp 51.6K
$3.52 Rp 57.1K
-9.66%
🚌 Getting Around
Jakarta
Karawang
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.23 Rp 3,734
$0.69 Rp 11.3K
-66.67%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$12.11 Rp 196.6K
$9.8 Rp 159.1K
23.57%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.54 Rp 8,765
$0.76 Rp 12.4K
-28.95%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.35 Rp 5,672
$0.72 Rp 11.7K
-51.39%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$3.03 Rp 49.1K
$1.21 Rp 19.6K
150.41%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.81 Rp 13.2K
$0.85 Rp 13.8K
-4.71%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$30.9K Rp 501.4M
$25K Rp 405.8M
23.58%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$33.6K Rp 545.6M
$25.8K Rp 419.5M
30.05%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Jakarta
Karawang
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$92.9 Rp 1.5M
$44.72 Rp 725.9K
107.76%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$6.47 Rp 105K
$4.63 Rp 75.2K
39.74%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$27.52 Rp 446.7K
$13.92 Rp 226K
97.70%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Jakarta
Karawang
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$29.52 Rp 479.2K
$22.7 Rp 368.5K
30.04%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$12.53 Rp 203.5K
$15.64 Rp 253.8K
-19.88%
Cinema Ticket
$3.03 Rp 49.2K
$3 Rp 48.7K
1.00%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Jakarta
Karawang
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$168 Rp 2.7M
$48.11 Rp 781K
248.37%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$9,706 Rp 157.6M
$7,503 Rp 121.8M
29.36%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Jakarta
Karawang
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$57.6 Rp 935.1K
$18.67 Rp 303.1K
208.57%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$33.97 Rp 551.5K
$31.08 Rp 504.4K
9.30%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$84.1 Rp 1.4M
$54.3 Rp 881.3K
54.93%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$91.1 Rp 1.5M
$53.5 Rp 868.6K
70.21%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Jakarta
Karawang
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$388 Rp 6.3M
$154 Rp 2.5M
151.99%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$232 Rp 3.8M
$77.1 Rp 1.3M
201.50%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,184 Rp 19.2M
$247 Rp 4M
379.32%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$654 Rp 10.6M
$122 Rp 2M
434.10%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,719 Rp 27.9M
$1,219 Rp 19.8M
41.05%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$973 Rp 15.8M
$776 Rp 12.6M
25.35%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Jakarta
Karawang
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$507 Rp 8.2M
$444 Rp 7.2M
14.12%
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 Karawang: October 29, 2025

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