Cost of Living Comparison Between Pekanbaru and Bandung Cost of Living Comparison Between Pekanbaru and Bandung

😐 Solo nomad: Pekanbaru is 5.6% more expensive than Bandung without rent, and 6.2% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Pekanbaru is 10.4% more expensive than Bandung without rent, and 2.3% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Pekanbaru
Bandung
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$1.50 Rp 25.8K
$1.33 Rp 22.8K
12.78%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$9.17 Rp 157.2K
$8.98 Rp 153.9K
2.12%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$2.42 Rp 41.5K
$3.47 Rp 59.5K
-30.26%
Cappuccino
$1.36 Rp 23.3K
$1.43 Rp 24.6K
-4.90%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.50 Rp 8,528
$0.50 Rp 8,511
-
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.26 Rp 4,461
$0.25 Rp 4,248
4.00%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.18 Rp 37.4K
$3.39 Rp 58.2K
-35.69%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.32 Rp 57.0K
$3.46 Rp 59.2K
-4.05%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Pekanbaru
Bandung
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.39 Rp 23.8K
$1.18 Rp 20.3K
17.80%
White Bread (500g)
$1.22 Rp 20.9K
$1.07 Rp 18.4K
14.02%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$0.98 Rp 16.9K
$0.93 Rp 15.9K
5.38%
Eggs
$1.78 Rp 30.6K
$1.59 Rp 27.2K
11.95%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$17.03 Rp 291.9K
$8.82 Rp 151.2K
93.08%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$2.60 Rp 44.6K
$3.04 Rp 52.2K
-14.47%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$10.43 Rp 178.7K
$7.87 Rp 134.9K
32.53%
Apples (1kg)
$2.95 Rp 50.5K
$2.31 Rp 39.6K
27.71%
Banana (1kg)
$1.63 Rp 27.9K
$1.29 Rp 22.1K
26.36%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.02 Rp 34.7K
$1.65 Rp 28.2K
22.42%
Tomato (1kg)
$0.90 Rp 15.4K
$1.60 Rp 27.4K
-43.75%
Potato (1kg)
$0.94 Rp 16.0K
$1.46 Rp 25.1K
-35.62%
Onion (1kg)
$1.62 Rp 27.7K
$2.60 Rp 44.6K
-37.69%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.50 Rp 25.8K
$0.96 Rp 16.5K
56.25%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.44 Rp 7,560
$0.42 Rp 7,176
4.76%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.24 Rp 38.5K
$2.60 Rp 44.6K
-13.85%
Wine (Bottle)
$22.70 Rp 389.2K
$23.62 Rp 404.8K
-3.90%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.72 Rp 46.7K
$2.13 Rp 36.5K
27.70%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.96 Rp 68.0K
$3.46 Rp 59.4K
14.45%
🚌 Getting Around
Pekanbaru
Bandung
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.30 Rp 5,061
$0.30 Rp 5,120
-
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$9.48 Rp 162.6K
$10.50 Rp 179.9K
-9.71%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.88 Rp 15.2K
$0.70 Rp 12.1K
25.71%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.43 Rp 7,390
$0.76 Rp 13.1K
-43.42%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$2.16 Rp 37.1K
$2.49 Rp 42.7K
-13.25%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.78 Rp 13.3K
$0.80 Rp 13.7K
-2.50%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$23.4K Rp 401.9M
$24.8K Rp 425.1M
-5.46%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$25.1K Rp 430.7M
$25.8K Rp 442.9M
-2.75%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Pekanbaru
Bandung
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$70.9 Rp 1.2M
$44.50 Rp 762.7K
59.35%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$6.67 Rp 114.4K
$4.47 Rp 76.7K
49.22%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$28.12 Rp 482.1K
$22.68 Rp 388.7K
23.99%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Pekanbaru
Bandung
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$23.14 Rp 396.7K
$21.89 Rp 375.3K
5.71%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$12.37 Rp 212.0K
$6.55 Rp 112.4K
88.85%
Cinema Ticket
$3.32 Rp 57.0K
$3.04 Rp 52.0K
9.21%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Pekanbaru
Bandung
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$177 Rp 3.0M
$92.0 Rp 1.6M
92.33%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$3,102 Rp 53.2M
$7,661 Rp 131.3M
-59.50%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Pekanbaru
Bandung
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$35.21 Rp 603.5K
$41.74 Rp 715.5K
-15.64%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$37.27 Rp 638.8K
$30.87 Rp 529.1K
20.73%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$66.5 Rp 1.1M
$59.8 Rp 1.0M
11.06%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$75.4 Rp 1.3M
$64.1 Rp 1.1M
17.59%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Pekanbaru
Bandung
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$262 Rp 4.5M
$236 Rp 4.0M
10.82%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$124 Rp 2.1M
$156 Rp 2.7M
-20.38%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$932 Rp 16.0M
$446 Rp 7.6M
109.05%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$151 Rp 2.6M
$244 Rp 4.2M
-37.99%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,156 Rp 19.8M
$767 Rp 13.1M
50.72%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$772 Rp 13.2M
$325 Rp 5.6M
137.54%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Pekanbaru
Bandung
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$195 Rp 3.3M
$286 Rp 4.9M
-32.03%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
9.15
9.15
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Last update for Pekanbaru: April 13, 2026

Last update for Bandung: April 13, 2026

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