Cost of Living Comparison Between Jakarta and Tanjung Pinang Cost of Living Comparison Between Jakarta and Tanjung Pinang

😐 Solo nomad: Jakarta is 7.3% more expensive than Tanjung Pinang without rent, and 26.9% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Jakarta is 26.9% more expensive than Tanjung Pinang without rent, and 34.7% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Jakarta
Tanjung Pinang
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$3.1 Rp 50.3K
$3.76 Rp 61K
-17.55%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$18.09 Rp 293.6K
$12.35 Rp 200.5K
46.48%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$3.47 Rp 56.3K
$3.31 Rp 53.7K
4.83%
Cappuccino
$2.09 Rp 33.9K
$1.67 Rp 27.1K
25.15%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.51 Rp 8,342
$0.56 Rp 9,028
-8.93%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.28 Rp 4,560
$0.28 Rp 4,562
-
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.81 Rp 45.7K
$2.44 Rp 39.6K
15.16%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.36 Rp 70.8K
$3.59 Rp 58.4K
21.45%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Jakarta
Tanjung Pinang
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.39 Rp 22.5K
$1.22 Rp 19.8K
13.93%
White Bread (500g)
$1.16 Rp 18.8K
$1.17 Rp 19K
-0.85%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.03 Rp 16.8K
$0.93 Rp 15.1K
10.75%
Eggs
$1.88 Rp 30.6K
$1.42 Rp 23K
32.39%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$6.38 Rp 103.5K
$8.32 Rp 135.1K
-23.32%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.08 Rp 50K
$3.11 Rp 50.5K
-0.96%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$7.87 Rp 127.8K
$7.73 Rp 125.5K
1.81%
Apples (1kg)
$2.83 Rp 45.9K
$2.41 Rp 39.1K
17.43%
Banana (1kg)
$1.6 Rp 26K
$1.51 Rp 24.6K
5.96%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.17 Rp 35.2K
$1.87 Rp 30.3K
16.04%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.51 Rp 24.5K
$1.54 Rp 25K
-1.95%
Potato (1kg)
$1.75 Rp 28.4K
$1.37 Rp 22.2K
27.74%
Onion (1kg)
$2.53 Rp 41K
$1.86 Rp 30.3K
36.02%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.05 Rp 17.1K
$0.91 Rp 14.7K
15.38%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.43 Rp 6,938
$0.44 Rp 7,220
-2.27%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.97 Rp 48.2K
$2.06 Rp 33.4K
44.17%
Wine (Bottle)
$22.91 Rp 371.8K
$20.08 Rp 326K
14.09%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.33 Rp 37.8K
$2.1 Rp 34.1K
10.95%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.18 Rp 51.6K
$3.18 Rp 51.6K
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🚌 Getting Around
Jakarta
Tanjung Pinang
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.23 Rp 3,734
$0.33 Rp 5,276
-30.30%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$12.11 Rp 196.6K
$9.73 Rp 158K
24.46%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.54 Rp 8,765
$0.53 Rp 8,652
1.89%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.35 Rp 5,672
$0.37 Rp 6,037
-5.41%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$3.03 Rp 49.1K
$2.9 Rp 47K
4.48%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.81 Rp 13.2K
$0.76 Rp 12.4K
6.58%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$30.9K Rp 501.4M
$24.8K Rp 403.1M
24.40%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$33.6K Rp 545.6M
$27.5K Rp 446M
22.32%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Jakarta
Tanjung Pinang
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$92.9 Rp 1.5M
$68.7 Rp 1.1M
35.26%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$6.47 Rp 105K
$4.32 Rp 70K
49.77%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$27.52 Rp 446.7K
$22.36 Rp 362.9K
23.08%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Jakarta
Tanjung Pinang
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$29.52 Rp 479.2K
$22.99 Rp 373.1K
28.40%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$12.53 Rp 203.5K
$6.23 Rp 101.1K
101.12%
Cinema Ticket
$3.03 Rp 49.2K
$2.66 Rp 43.1K
13.91%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Jakarta
Tanjung Pinang
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$168 Rp 2.7M
$93 Rp 1.5M
80.29%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$9,706 Rp 157.6M
$7,695 Rp 124.9M
26.15%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Jakarta
Tanjung Pinang
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$57.6 Rp 935.1K
$41.15 Rp 667.9K
40.00%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$33.97 Rp 551.5K
$30.45 Rp 494.3K
11.56%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$84.1 Rp 1.4M
$66.8 Rp 1.1M
25.84%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$91.1 Rp 1.5M
$74 Rp 1.2M
23.06%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Jakarta
Tanjung Pinang
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$388 Rp 6.3M
$263 Rp 4.3M
47.62%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$232 Rp 3.8M
$155 Rp 2.5M
49.81%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,184 Rp 19.2M
$578 Rp 9.4M
104.81%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$654 Rp 10.6M
$338 Rp 5.5M
93.57%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,719 Rp 27.9M
$1,075 Rp 17.4M
59.95%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$973 Rp 15.8M
$697 Rp 11.3M
39.63%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Jakarta
Tanjung Pinang
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$507 Rp 8.2M
$286 Rp 4.6M
77.38%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
9.59
6.5
47.54%

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Last update for Jakarta: October 27, 2025

Last update for Tanjung Pinang: October 27, 2025

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