Cost of Living Comparison Between Jakarta and Sidoarjo Cost of Living Comparison Between Jakarta and Sidoarjo

😐 Solo nomad: Jakarta is 33.9% more expensive than Sidoarjo without rent, and 29.9% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Jakarta is 12.8% more expensive than Sidoarjo without rent, and 41.3% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Jakarta
Sidoarjo
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
$12.25 Rp 198.9K
47.67%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$3.47 Rp 56.3K
$3.03 Rp 49.2K
14.52%
Cappuccino
$2.09 Rp 33.9K
$0.6 Rp 9,693
248.33%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.51 Rp 8,342
$0.51 Rp 8,220
-
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.28 Rp 4,560
$0.28 Rp 4,561
-
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.81 Rp 45.7K
$2.53 Rp 41.1K
11.07%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.36 Rp 70.8K
$3.97 Rp 64.4K
9.82%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Jakarta
Sidoarjo
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.39 Rp 22.5K
$1.38 Rp 22.4K
0.72%
White Bread (500g)
$1.16 Rp 18.8K
$1.08 Rp 17.6K
7.41%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.03 Rp 16.8K
$0.95 Rp 15.4K
8.42%
Eggs
$1.88 Rp 30.6K
$1.5 Rp 24.4K
25.33%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$6.38 Rp 103.5K
$9.36 Rp 151.9K
-31.84%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.08 Rp 50K
$2.64 Rp 42.9K
16.67%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$7.87 Rp 127.8K
$6.26 Rp 101.6K
25.72%
Apples (1kg)
$2.83 Rp 45.9K
$1.03 Rp 16.7K
174.76%
Banana (1kg)
$1.6 Rp 26K
$0.6 Rp 9,721
166.67%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.17 Rp 35.2K
$0.84 Rp 13.6K
158.33%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.51 Rp 24.5K
$0.63 Rp 10.3K
139.68%
Potato (1kg)
$1.75 Rp 28.4K
$0.81 Rp 13.2K
116.05%
Onion (1kg)
$2.53 Rp 41K
$1.1 Rp 17.8K
130.00%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.05 Rp 17.1K
$0.32 Rp 5,222
228.13%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.43 Rp 6,938
$0.46 Rp 7,486
-6.52%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.97 Rp 48.2K
$2.21 Rp 35.8K
34.39%
Wine (Bottle)
$22.91 Rp 371.8K
$29.76 Rp 483.1K
-23.02%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.33 Rp 37.8K
$1.78 Rp 28.8K
30.90%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.18 Rp 51.6K
$3.31 Rp 53.7K
-3.93%
🚌 Getting Around
Jakarta
Sidoarjo
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.23 Rp 3,734
$0.32 Rp 5,258
-28.13%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$12.11 Rp 196.6K
$9.54 Rp 154.9K
26.94%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.54 Rp 8,765
$0.47 Rp 7,659
14.89%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.35 Rp 5,672
$0.31 Rp 5,084
12.90%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$3.03 Rp 49.1K
$1.24 Rp 20.1K
144.35%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.81 Rp 13.2K
$0.79 Rp 12.9K
2.53%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$30.9K Rp 501.4M
$21.2K Rp 344.8M
45.42%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$33.6K Rp 545.6M
$34.9K Rp 567.3M
-3.83%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Jakarta
Sidoarjo
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$92.9 Rp 1.5M
$84.5 Rp 1.4M
9.91%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$6.47 Rp 105K
$4.1 Rp 66.6K
57.80%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$27.52 Rp 446.7K
$12.45 Rp 202K
121.04%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Jakarta
Sidoarjo
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$29.52 Rp 479.2K
$23.29 Rp 378K
26.75%
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
Sidoarjo
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$168 Rp 2.7M
$185 Rp 3M
-9.41%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$9,706 Rp 157.6M
$9,404 Rp 152.6M
3.22%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Jakarta
Sidoarjo
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$57.6 Rp 935.1K
$62.4 Rp 1M
-7.69%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$33.97 Rp 551.5K
$39.19 Rp 636.1K
-13.32%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$84.1 Rp 1.4M
$78.4 Rp 1.3M
7.28%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$91.1 Rp 1.5M
$82.4 Rp 1.3M
10.56%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Jakarta
Sidoarjo
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$388 Rp 6.3M
$257 Rp 4.2M
50.94%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$232 Rp 3.8M
$157 Rp 2.6M
47.67%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,184 Rp 19.2M
$590 Rp 9.6M
100.73%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$654 Rp 10.6M
$329 Rp 5.3M
98.43%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,719 Rp 27.9M
$1,238 Rp 20.1M
38.85%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$973 Rp 15.8M
$803 Rp 13M
21.14%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Jakarta
Sidoarjo
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$507 Rp 8.2M
-
-
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
9.59
8.33
15.13%

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Last update for Jakarta: October 27, 2025

Last update for Sidoarjo: October 28, 2025

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