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

šŸ˜ Solo nomad: Jakarta is 57.6% more expensive than Metro, Lampung without rent, and 32% more expensive with rent.
šŸ˜ Family of 3: Jakarta is 25.9% more expensive than Metro, Lampung without rent, and 45.3% more expensive with rent.
Currency
šŸ½ Eating Out
Jakarta
Metro, Lampung
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$3.00 RpĀ 50.9K
$3.12 RpĀ 52.8K
-3.85%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$18.19 RpĀ 308.2K
$18.40 RpĀ 311.8K
-1.14%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$3.66 RpĀ 62.1K
$2.72 RpĀ 46.1K
34.56%
Cappuccino
$2.11 RpĀ 35.7K
$2.11 RpĀ 35.7K
-
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.52 RpĀ 8,880
$0.51 RpĀ 8,571
1.96%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.26 RpĀ 4,360
$0.26 RpĀ 4,375
-
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.83 RpĀ 47.9K
$1.57 RpĀ 26.5K
80.25%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.41 RpĀ 74.8K
$3.31 RpĀ 56.1K
33.23%
šŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
Jakarta
Metro, Lampung
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.38 RpĀ 23.3K
$1.13 RpĀ 19.1K
22.12%
White Bread (500g)
$1.10 RpĀ 18.6K
$0.95 RpĀ 16.0K
15.79%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$0.94 RpĀ 16.0K
$1.00 RpĀ 17.0K
-6.00%
Eggs
$1.89 RpĀ 32.1K
$0.86 RpĀ 14.6K
119.77%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$6.59 RpĀ 111.7K
$6.43 RpĀ 108.9K
2.49%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.10 RpĀ 52.5K
$2.53 RpĀ 42.9K
22.53%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$7.90 RpĀ 133.9K
$7.73 RpĀ 131.0K
2.20%
Apples (1kg)
$2.87 RpĀ 48.6K
$1.65 RpĀ 27.9K
73.94%
Banana (1kg)
$1.61 RpĀ 27.2K
$1.13 RpĀ 19.1K
42.48%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.21 RpĀ 37.4K
$1.25 RpĀ 21.2K
76.80%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.56 RpĀ 26.5K
$1.01 RpĀ 17.1K
54.46%
Potato (1kg)
$1.72 RpĀ 29.2K
$1.38 RpĀ 23.5K
24.64%
Onion (1kg)
$2.52 RpĀ 42.7K
$1.39 RpĀ 23.5K
81.29%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.03 RpĀ 17.4K
$0.62 RpĀ 10.5K
66.13%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.42 RpĀ 7,084
$0.43 RpĀ 7,283
-2.33%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.94 RpĀ 49.8K
$2.12 RpĀ 35.9K
38.68%
Wine (Bottle)
$21.98 RpĀ 372.4K
$14.93 RpĀ 252.9K
47.22%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.32 RpĀ 39.3K
$1.89 RpĀ 32.0K
22.75%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.21 RpĀ 54.4K
$3.24 RpĀ 54.9K
-0.93%
šŸšŒ Getting Around
Jakarta
Metro, Lampung
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.23 RpĀ 3,910
$0.29 RpĀ 4,995
-20.69%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$12.15 RpĀ 205.9K
$9.57 RpĀ 162.2K
26.96%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.57 RpĀ 9,707
$0.53 RpĀ 8,952
7.55%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.37 RpĀ 6,277
$0.37 RpĀ 6,319
-
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$3.03 RpĀ 51.3K
$3.12 RpĀ 52.8K
-2.88%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.76 RpĀ 12.9K
$0.76 RpĀ 12.8K
-
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$30.1K RpĀ 510.4M
$30.6K RpĀ 519.1M
-1.68%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$33.1K RpĀ 560.6M
$32.9K RpĀ 557.6M
0.54%
šŸ§¾ Monthly Utilities & Internet
Jakarta
Metro, Lampung
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$92.1 RpĀ 1.6M
$91.2 RpĀ 1.5M
1.09%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$6.55 RpĀ 111.0K
$6.77 RpĀ 114.7K
-3.25%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$27.20 RpĀ 460.9K
$27.76 RpĀ 470.3K
-2.02%
šŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Jakarta
Metro, Lampung
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$29.60 RpĀ 501.6K
$23.34 RpĀ 395.4K
26.82%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$12.50 RpĀ 211.8K
$6.04 RpĀ 102.4K
106.95%
Cinema Ticket
$3.09 RpĀ 52.4K
$3.15 RpĀ 53.3K
-1.90%
šŸ§ø Childcare & Education
Jakarta
Metro, Lampung
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$171 RpĀ 2.9M
$94.9 RpĀ 1.6M
80.12%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$9,790 RpĀ 165.9M
$9,612 RpĀ 162.9M
1.84%
šŸ‘•šŸ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Jakarta
Metro, Lampung
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$56.8 RpĀ 961.5K
$28.45 RpĀ 482.0K
99.47%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$33.29 RpĀ 564.1K
$14.08 RpĀ 238.6K
136.43%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$83.8 RpĀ 1.4M
$22.24 RpĀ 376.8K
276.98%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$90.8 RpĀ 1.5M
$40.58 RpĀ 687.6K
123.68%
šŸ  Accommodation & Living
Jakarta
Metro, Lampung
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$377 RpĀ 6.4M
$258 RpĀ 4.4M
45.94%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$240 RpĀ 4.1M
$160 RpĀ 2.7M
49.35%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,192 RpĀ 20.2M
$583 RpĀ 9.9M
104.37%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$650 RpĀ 11.0M
$329 RpĀ 5.6M
97.62%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,652 RpĀ 44.9M
$1,375 RpĀ 23.3M
92.87%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,355 RpĀ 23.0M
$812 RpĀ 13.8M
66.90%
šŸ’µ Salaries & Financials
Jakarta
Metro, Lampung
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$483 RpĀ 8.2M
-
-
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
9.59
9.59
-

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Last update for Jakarta: March 2, 2026

Last update for Metro, Lampung: March 1, 2026

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