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Cost of Living Comparison Between Semarang and Bali Cost of Living Comparison Between Semarang and Bali

🙂 Solo nomad: Semarang is 26% cheaper than Bali without rent, and 50% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Semarang is 38.2% cheaper than Bali without rent, and 56.5% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Semarang
Bali
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$1.8 Rp 30.1K
$2.87 Rp 47.7K
-37.28%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$12.48 Rp 208K
$26.86 Rp 447.5K
-53.54%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$3.54 Rp 59.1K
$4.26 Rp 70.9K
-16.90%
Cappuccino
$1.49 Rp 24.7K
$2.28 Rp 38K
-34.65%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.48 Rp 7,935
$1.15 Rp 19.1K
-58.26%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.29 Rp 4,832
$0.58 Rp 9,671
-50.00%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.95 Rp 32.5K
$2.41 Rp 40.2K
-19.09%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.94 Rp 49K
$3.25 Rp 54.2K
-9.54%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Semarang
Bali
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.02 Rp 17K
$1.72 Rp 28.7K
-40.70%
White Bread (500g)
$1 Rp 16.7K
$2.34 Rp 39K
-57.26%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$0.81 Rp 13.5K
$1.09 Rp 18.2K
-25.69%
Eggs
$1.59 Rp 26.6K
$2.28 Rp 37.9K
-30.26%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$5.97 Rp 99.4K
$13.9 Rp 231.6K
-57.05%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$2.95 Rp 49.1K
$4 Rp 66.7K
-26.25%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$8.43 Rp 140.4K
$11.63 Rp 193.9K
-27.52%
Apples (1kg)
$2.55 Rp 42.5K
$3.47 Rp 57.8K
-26.51%
Banana (1kg)
$1.52 Rp 25.3K
$1.49 Rp 24.8K
2.01%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.91 Rp 31.8K
$2.57 Rp 42.8K
-25.68%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.56 Rp 26K
$2.15 Rp 35.8K
-27.44%
Potato (1kg)
$1.3 Rp 21.6K
$1.85 Rp 30.8K
-29.73%
Onion (1kg)
$1.8 Rp 30K
$2.15 Rp 35.9K
-16.28%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.92 Rp 15.4K
$0.98 Rp 16.3K
-6.12%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.4 Rp 6,735
$0.74 Rp 12.4K
-45.95%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.29 Rp 38.1K
$3.1 Rp 51.7K
-26.13%
Wine (Bottle)
$15.14 Rp 252.3K
$21.98 Rp 366.3K
-31.12%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.55 Rp 42.5K
$2.74 Rp 45.7K
-6.93%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.9 Rp 48.3K
$2.65 Rp 44.1K
9.43%
🚌 Getting Around
Semarang
Bali
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.24 Rp 3,985
$0.27 Rp 4,499
-11.11%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$13.06 Rp 217.6K
$8.43 Rp 140.5K
54.92%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.96 Rp 16K
$0.45 Rp 7,445
113.33%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.31 Rp 5,238
$0.45 Rp 7,526
-31.11%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$3 Rp 50.1K
$6.24 Rp 104K
-51.92%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.88 Rp 14.6K
$0.8 Rp 13.4K
10.00%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$24.3K Rp 404.7M
$25.9K Rp 432.1M
-6.34%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$30.3K Rp 505.5M
$32.5K Rp 541.7M
-6.69%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Semarang
Bali
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$92.6 Rp 1.5M
$79.1 Rp 1.3M
17.08%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$2.78 Rp 46.4K
$4.11 Rp 68.5K
-32.36%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$23.45 Rp 390.7K
$23.48 Rp 391.3K
-0.13%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Semarang
Bali
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$23.74 Rp 395.7K
$81.8 Rp 1.4M
-70.97%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$4.99 Rp 83.1K
$5.46 Rp 91K
-8.61%
Cinema Ticket
$3.12 Rp 52.1K
$3.3 Rp 55K
-5.45%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Semarang
Bali
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$44.67 Rp 744.3K
$267 Rp 4.4M
-83.25%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$2,333 Rp 38.9M
$6,120 Rp 102M
-61.88%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Semarang
Bali
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$37.21 Rp 620.1K
$51.2 Rp 853.1K
-27.32%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$32.26 Rp 537.6K
$36.89 Rp 614.7K
-12.55%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$65.9 Rp 1.1M
$84 Rp 1.4M
-21.57%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$42.5 Rp 708.1K
$72.8 Rp 1.2M
-41.60%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Semarang
Bali
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$253 Rp 4.2M
$872 Rp 14.5M
-71.03%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$152 Rp 2.5M
$574 Rp 9.6M
-73.52%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$550 Rp 9.2M
$2,936 Rp 48.9M
-81.28%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$420 Rp 7M
$1,800 Rp 30M
-76.68%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,270 Rp 21.2M
$2,882 Rp 48M
-55.93%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$609 Rp 10.2M
$1,994 Rp 33.2M
-69.45%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Semarang
Bali
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$192 Rp 3.2M
$242 Rp 4M
-20.58%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
7.83
13.28
-41.04%

Citycost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for Semarang: November 30, 2025

Last update for Bali: November 30, 2025

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