Cost of Living Comparison Between Mataram and Bandung Cost of Living Comparison Between Mataram and Bandung

šŸ™‚ Solo nomad: Mataram is 14.3% cheaper than Bandung without rent, and 10.7% cheaper with rent.
šŸ™‚ Family of 3: Mataram is 16.9% cheaper than Bandung without rent, and 7.4% cheaper with rent.
Currency
šŸ½ Eating Out
Mataram
Bandung
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$1.05 RpĀ 17.8K
$1.31 RpĀ 22.1K
-19.85%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$10.90 RpĀ 184.3K
$9.44 RpĀ 159.6K
15.47%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$2.28 RpĀ 38.6K
$3.34 RpĀ 56.5K
-31.74%
Cappuccino
$1.82 RpĀ 30.8K
$1.45 RpĀ 24.4K
25.52%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.52 RpĀ 8,731
$0.49 RpĀ 8,269
6.12%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.34 RpĀ 5,749
$0.27 RpĀ 4,614
25.93%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.56 RpĀ 43.3K
$3.34 RpĀ 56.5K
-23.35%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.63 RpĀ 61.3K
$3.47 RpĀ 58.7K
4.61%
šŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
Mataram
Bandung
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.54 RpĀ 26.0K
$1.17 RpĀ 19.8K
31.62%
White Bread (500g)
$1.68 RpĀ 28.3K
$1.06 RpĀ 17.9K
58.49%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$0.77 RpĀ 13.1K
$0.94 RpĀ 16.0K
-18.09%
Eggs
$1.36 RpĀ 23.0K
$1.54 RpĀ 26.1K
-11.69%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$3.29 RpĀ 55.7K
$9.00 RpĀ 152.2K
-63.44%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.51 RpĀ 59.3K
$2.98 RpĀ 50.3K
17.79%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$6.12 RpĀ 103.5K
$7.76 RpĀ 131.3K
-21.13%
Apples (1kg)
$1.74 RpĀ 29.4K
$2.36 RpĀ 40.0K
-26.27%
Banana (1kg)
$1.24 RpĀ 21.0K
$1.34 RpĀ 22.6K
-7.46%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.82 RpĀ 30.7K
$1.71 RpĀ 28.9K
6.43%
Tomato (1kg)
$0.77 RpĀ 13.1K
$1.59 RpĀ 26.9K
-51.57%
Potato (1kg)
$0.84 RpĀ 14.1K
$1.40 RpĀ 23.6K
-40.00%
Onion (1kg)
$1.86 RpĀ 31.5K
$2.63 RpĀ 44.5K
-29.28%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.44 RpĀ 7,420
$0.89 RpĀ 15.0K
-50.56%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.34 RpĀ 5,751
$0.46 RpĀ 7,739
-26.09%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$1.83 RpĀ 30.9K
$2.58 RpĀ 43.7K
-29.07%
Wine (Bottle)
$16.47 RpĀ 278.5K
$23.83 RpĀ 403.0K
-30.89%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.36 RpĀ 40.0K
$2.13 RpĀ 36.0K
10.80%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.60 RpĀ 60.8K
$3.46 RpĀ 58.5K
4.05%
šŸšŒ Getting Around
Mataram
Bandung
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.60 RpĀ 10.1K
$0.32 RpĀ 5,414
87.50%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$18.53 RpĀ 313.3K
$10.54 RpĀ 178.3K
75.81%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.50 RpĀ 8,458
$0.77 RpĀ 13.0K
-35.06%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.29 RpĀ 4,854
$0.71 RpĀ 12.1K
-59.15%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$3.05 RpĀ 51.6K
$2.59 RpĀ 43.8K
17.76%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.65 RpĀ 11.0K
$0.84 RpĀ 14.1K
-22.62%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$23.2K RpĀ 392.7M
$24.9K RpĀ 421.9M
-6.92%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$27.2K RpĀ 459.5M
$25.8K RpĀ 436.0M
5.39%
šŸ§¾ Monthly Utilities & Internet
Mataram
Bandung
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$51.8 RpĀ 876.1K
$44.79 RpĀ 757.5K
15.65%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$4.29 RpĀ 72.5K
$4.45 RpĀ 75.3K
-3.60%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$19.44 RpĀ 328.7K
$22.94 RpĀ 387.9K
-15.26%
šŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Mataram
Bandung
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$26.54 RpĀ 448.8K
$21.37 RpĀ 361.4K
24.19%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$7.82 RpĀ 132.2K
$6.47 RpĀ 109.5K
20.87%
Cinema Ticket
$2.17 RpĀ 36.7K
$3.13 RpĀ 53.0K
-30.67%
šŸ§ø Childcare & Education
Mataram
Bandung
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$90.4 RpĀ 1.5M
$92.7 RpĀ 1.6M
-2.48%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$4,244 RpĀ 71.8M
$7,573 RpĀ 128.1M
-43.96%
šŸ‘•šŸ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Mataram
Bandung
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$36.55 RpĀ 618.0K
$41.94 RpĀ 709.3K
-12.85%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$24.68 RpĀ 417.4K
$30.87 RpĀ 522.1K
-20.05%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$61.9 RpĀ 1.0M
$58.4 RpĀ 987.3K
6.00%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$40.51 RpĀ 685.1K
$64.8 RpĀ 1.1M
-37.50%
šŸ  Accommodation & Living
Mataram
Bandung
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$77.0 RpĀ 1.3M
$234 RpĀ 4.0M
-67.15%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$131 RpĀ 2.2M
$154 RpĀ 2.6M
-15.16%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$154 RpĀ 2.6M
$460 RpĀ 7.8M
-66.49%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$259 RpĀ 4.4M
$249 RpĀ 4.2M
4.29%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,224 RpĀ 20.7M
$753 RpĀ 12.7M
62.57%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$796 RpĀ 13.5M
$331 RpĀ 5.6M
140.14%
šŸ’µ Salaries & Financials
Mataram
Bandung
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$205 RpĀ 3.5M
$273 RpĀ 4.6M
-24.79%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
9
9.15
-1.64%

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Last update for Mataram: March 2, 2026

Last update for Bandung: February 28, 2026

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