Cost of Living Comparison Between Jakarta and Sibolga Cost of Living Comparison Between Jakarta and Sibolga

😐 Solo nomad: Jakarta is 41.5% more expensive than Sibolga without rent, and 42.7% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Jakarta is 20.3% more expensive than Sibolga without rent, and 50.1% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Jakarta
Sibolga
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$3.1 Rp 50.3K
$1.52 Rp 24.7K
103.95%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$18.09 Rp 293.6K
$12.32 Rp 200K
46.83%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$3.47 Rp 56.3K
$3.35 Rp 54.4K
3.58%
Cappuccino
$2.09 Rp 33.9K
$1.66 Rp 27K
25.90%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.51 Rp 8,342
$0.55 Rp 8,994
-7.27%
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
$3 Rp 48.7K
-6.33%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.36 Rp 70.8K
$2.57 Rp 41.7K
69.65%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Jakarta
Sibolga
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.39 Rp 22.5K
$1.19 Rp 19.3K
16.81%
White Bread (500g)
$1.16 Rp 18.8K
$1.12 Rp 18.2K
3.57%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.03 Rp 16.8K
$0.92 Rp 15K
11.96%
Eggs
$1.88 Rp 30.6K
$1.52 Rp 24.7K
23.68%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$6.38 Rp 103.5K
$8 Rp 129.9K
-20.25%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.08 Rp 50K
$2.27 Rp 36.9K
35.68%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$7.87 Rp 127.8K
$8.92 Rp 144.9K
-11.77%
Apples (1kg)
$2.83 Rp 45.9K
$2.31 Rp 37.5K
22.51%
Banana (1kg)
$1.6 Rp 26K
$1.44 Rp 23.5K
11.11%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.17 Rp 35.2K
$1.81 Rp 29.3K
19.89%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.51 Rp 24.5K
$1.57 Rp 25.5K
-3.82%
Potato (1kg)
$1.75 Rp 28.4K
$0.69 Rp 11.3K
153.62%
Onion (1kg)
$2.53 Rp 41K
$1.59 Rp 25.8K
59.12%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.05 Rp 17.1K
$0.95 Rp 15.4K
10.53%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.43 Rp 6,938
$0.33 Rp 5,342
30.30%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.97 Rp 48.2K
$1.71 Rp 27.8K
73.68%
Wine (Bottle)
$22.91 Rp 371.8K
$18.5 Rp 300.3K
23.84%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.33 Rp 37.8K
$2.27 Rp 36.8K
2.64%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.18 Rp 51.6K
$2.33 Rp 37.8K
36.48%
🚌 Getting Around
Jakarta
Sibolga
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.23 Rp 3,734
$0.45 Rp 7,267
-48.89%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$12.11 Rp 196.6K
$9.6 Rp 155.9K
26.15%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.54 Rp 8,765
$0.58 Rp 9,353
-6.90%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.35 Rp 5,672
$0.35 Rp 5,634
-
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$3.03 Rp 49.1K
$2.97 Rp 48.2K
2.02%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.81 Rp 13.2K
$1.05 Rp 17.1K
-22.86%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$30.9K Rp 501.4M
$24.6K Rp 398.9M
25.71%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$33.6K Rp 545.6M
$27.4K Rp 444.9M
22.62%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Jakarta
Sibolga
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$92.9 Rp 1.5M
$26.42 Rp 428.9K
251.67%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$6.47 Rp 105K
$4.22 Rp 68.5K
53.32%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$27.52 Rp 446.7K
$22.73 Rp 369K
21.07%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Jakarta
Sibolga
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$29.52 Rp 479.2K
$23 Rp 373.4K
28.35%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$12.53 Rp 203.5K
$6.09 Rp 98.8K
105.75%
Cinema Ticket
$3.03 Rp 49.2K
$2.99 Rp 48.5K
1.34%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Jakarta
Sibolga
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$168 Rp 2.7M
$24.15 Rp 392K
594.00%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$9,706 Rp 157.6M
$7,722 Rp 125.3M
25.70%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Jakarta
Sibolga
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$57.6 Rp 935.1K
$15.61 Rp 253.3K
269.06%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$33.97 Rp 551.5K
$18.46 Rp 299.6K
84.02%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$84.1 Rp 1.4M
$65.5 Rp 1.1M
28.47%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$91.1 Rp 1.5M
$73.9 Rp 1.2M
23.21%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Jakarta
Sibolga
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$388 Rp 6.3M
$259 Rp 4.2M
49.90%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$232 Rp 3.8M
$159 Rp 2.6M
46.18%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,184 Rp 19.2M
$576 Rp 9.4M
105.49%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$654 Rp 10.6M
$339 Rp 5.5M
93.02%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,719 Rp 27.9M
$1,230 Rp 20M
39.78%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$973 Rp 15.8M
$809 Rp 13.1M
20.33%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Jakarta
Sibolga
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$507 Rp 8.2M
$172 Rp 2.8M
194.73%
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 Sibolga: October 29, 2025

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