Cost of Living Comparison Between Jakarta and Metro, Lampung Cost of Living Comparison Between Jakarta and Metro, Lampung

😐 Solo nomad: Jakarta is 26.7% more expensive than Metro, Lampung without rent, and 38.2% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Jakarta is 35.5% more expensive than Metro, Lampung without rent, and 47.3% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Jakarta
Metro, Lampung
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$3.1 Rp 50.3K
$3.13 Rp 50.9K
-0.96%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$18.09 Rp 293.6K
$18.71 Rp 303.8K
-3.31%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$3.47 Rp 56.3K
$2.82 Rp 45.7K
23.05%
Cappuccino
$2.09 Rp 33.9K
$2.07 Rp 33.5K
0.97%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.51 Rp 8,342
$0.47 Rp 7,638
8.51%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.28 Rp 4,560
$0.28 Rp 4,549
-
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.81 Rp 45.7K
$1.57 Rp 25.4K
78.98%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.36 Rp 70.8K
$3.4 Rp 55.2K
28.24%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Jakarta
Metro, Lampung
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.39 Rp 22.5K
$1.1 Rp 17.8K
26.36%
White Bread (500g)
$1.16 Rp 18.8K
$0.94 Rp 15.3K
23.40%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.03 Rp 16.8K
$1.04 Rp 16.9K
-0.96%
Eggs
$1.88 Rp 30.6K
$0.84 Rp 13.6K
123.81%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$6.38 Rp 103.5K
$6.35 Rp 103.1K
0.47%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.08 Rp 50K
$2.5 Rp 40.6K
23.20%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$7.87 Rp 127.8K
$7.62 Rp 123.7K
3.28%
Apples (1kg)
$2.83 Rp 45.9K
$1.62 Rp 26.2K
74.69%
Banana (1kg)
$1.6 Rp 26K
$1.14 Rp 18.5K
40.35%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.17 Rp 35.2K
$1.25 Rp 20.4K
73.60%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.51 Rp 24.5K
$1.03 Rp 16.6K
46.60%
Potato (1kg)
$1.75 Rp 28.4K
$1.33 Rp 21.6K
31.58%
Onion (1kg)
$2.53 Rp 41K
$1.43 Rp 23.2K
76.92%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.05 Rp 17.1K
$0.59 Rp 9,585
77.97%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.43 Rp 6,938
$0.46 Rp 7,470
-6.52%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.97 Rp 48.2K
$2.11 Rp 34.3K
40.76%
Wine (Bottle)
$22.91 Rp 371.8K
$15.3 Rp 248.3K
49.74%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.33 Rp 37.8K
$1.86 Rp 30.2K
25.27%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.18 Rp 51.6K
$3.12 Rp 50.6K
1.92%
🚌 Getting Around
Jakarta
Metro, Lampung
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.23 Rp 3,734
$0.29 Rp 4,786
-20.69%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$12.11 Rp 196.6K
$9.61 Rp 156.1K
26.01%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.54 Rp 8,765
$0.54 Rp 8,741
-
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.35 Rp 5,672
$0.35 Rp 5,638
-
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$3.03 Rp 49.1K
$3.02 Rp 49K
0.33%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.81 Rp 13.2K
$0.82 Rp 13.4K
-1.22%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$30.9K Rp 501.4M
$31.2K Rp 506.3M
-0.95%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$33.6K Rp 545.6M
$33.1K Rp 537.9M
1.41%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Jakarta
Metro, Lampung
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$92.9 Rp 1.5M
$91.8 Rp 1.5M
1.24%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$6.47 Rp 105K
$6.72 Rp 109K
-3.72%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$27.52 Rp 446.7K
$26.94 Rp 437.3K
2.15%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Jakarta
Metro, Lampung
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$29.52 Rp 479.2K
$23.47 Rp 380.9K
25.78%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$12.53 Rp 203.5K
$6.21 Rp 100.8K
101.77%
Cinema Ticket
$3.03 Rp 49.2K
$3.06 Rp 49.6K
-0.98%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Jakarta
Metro, Lampung
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$168 Rp 2.7M
$91.6 Rp 1.5M
82.95%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$9,706 Rp 157.6M
$9,798 Rp 159M
-0.94%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Jakarta
Metro, Lampung
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$57.6 Rp 935.1K
$28.03 Rp 455.1K
105.53%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$33.97 Rp 551.5K
$14.12 Rp 229.1K
140.58%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$84.1 Rp 1.4M
$22.48 Rp 364.9K
274.15%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$91.1 Rp 1.5M
$41.11 Rp 667.3K
121.55%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Jakarta
Metro, Lampung
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$388 Rp 6.3M
$261 Rp 4.2M
48.56%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$232 Rp 3.8M
$157 Rp 2.5M
48.05%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,184 Rp 19.2M
$588 Rp 9.5M
101.28%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$654 Rp 10.6M
$338 Rp 5.5M
93.60%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,719 Rp 27.9M
$1,253 Rp 20.3M
37.18%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$973 Rp 15.8M
$837 Rp 13.6M
16.30%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Jakarta
Metro, Lampung
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$507 Rp 8.2M
-
-
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 Metro, Lampung: October 27, 2025

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