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Cost of Living Comparison Between Surakarta and Bali Cost of Living Comparison Between Surakarta and Bali

🙂 Solo nomad: Surakarta is 40.5% cheaper than Bali without rent, and 48.6% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Surakarta is 25.5% cheaper than Bali without rent, and 58.6% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Surakarta
Bali
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$1.51 Rp 25.1K
$2.87 Rp 47.7K
-47.39%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$12.24 Rp 204K
$26.86 Rp 447.5K
-54.43%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$3.13 Rp 52.2K
$4.26 Rp 70.9K
-26.53%
Cappuccino
$1.74 Rp 28.9K
$2.28 Rp 38K
-23.68%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.59 Rp 9,899
$1.15 Rp 19.1K
-48.70%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.25 Rp 4,145
$0.58 Rp 9,671
-56.90%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.88 Rp 31.4K
$2.41 Rp 40.2K
-21.99%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.89 Rp 48.2K
$3.25 Rp 54.2K
-11.08%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Surakarta
Bali
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.16 Rp 19.4K
$1.72 Rp 28.7K
-32.56%
White Bread (500g)
$0.84 Rp 14K
$2.34 Rp 39K
-64.10%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$0.76 Rp 12.7K
$1.09 Rp 18.2K
-30.28%
Eggs
$1.25 Rp 20.8K
$2.28 Rp 37.9K
-45.18%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.26 Rp 154.3K
$13.9 Rp 231.6K
-33.38%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$2.88 Rp 47.9K
$4 Rp 66.7K
-28.00%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$7.34 Rp 122.3K
$11.63 Rp 193.9K
-36.89%
Apples (1kg)
$2.37 Rp 39.4K
$3.47 Rp 57.8K
-31.70%
Banana (1kg)
$1.5 Rp 24.9K
$1.49 Rp 24.8K
0.67%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.12 Rp 35.3K
$2.57 Rp 42.8K
-17.51%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.35 Rp 22.6K
$2.15 Rp 35.8K
-37.21%
Potato (1kg)
$1.37 Rp 22.7K
$1.85 Rp 30.8K
-25.95%
Onion (1kg)
$1.72 Rp 28.6K
$2.15 Rp 35.9K
-20.00%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.64 Rp 10.6K
$0.98 Rp 16.3K
-34.69%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.46 Rp 7,614
$0.74 Rp 12.4K
-37.84%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.14 Rp 35.7K
$3.1 Rp 51.7K
-30.97%
Wine (Bottle)
$9.23 Rp 153.9K
$21.98 Rp 366.3K
-58.01%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.82 Rp 30.4K
$2.74 Rp 45.7K
-33.58%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.26 Rp 54.3K
$2.65 Rp 44.1K
23.02%
🚌 Getting Around
Surakarta
Bali
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.45 Rp 7,487
$0.27 Rp 4,499
66.67%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$9.67 Rp 161.2K
$8.43 Rp 140.5K
14.71%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.48 Rp 8,005
$0.45 Rp 7,445
6.67%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.31 Rp 5,212
$0.45 Rp 7,526
-31.11%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$2.75 Rp 45.8K
$6.24 Rp 104K
-55.93%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.84 Rp 14K
$0.8 Rp 13.4K
5.00%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$21.2K Rp 353.9M
$25.9K Rp 432.1M
-18.09%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$34.8K Rp 580M
$32.5K Rp 541.7M
7.07%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Surakarta
Bali
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$83.5 Rp 1.4M
$79.1 Rp 1.3M
5.54%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$2.25 Rp 37.5K
$4.11 Rp 68.5K
-45.26%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$19.62 Rp 326.9K
$23.48 Rp 391.3K
-16.44%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Surakarta
Bali
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$20.16 Rp 335.9K
$81.8 Rp 1.4M
-75.35%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$6.21 Rp 103.5K
$5.46 Rp 91K
13.74%
Cinema Ticket
$2.18 Rp 36.4K
$3.3 Rp 55K
-33.94%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Surakarta
Bali
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$37.22 Rp 620.3K
$267 Rp 4.4M
-86.04%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$2,027 Rp 33.8M
$6,120 Rp 102M
-66.88%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Surakarta
Bali
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$60.8 Rp 1M
$51.2 Rp 853.1K
18.83%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$38.9 Rp 648.2K
$36.89 Rp 614.7K
5.45%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$77.3 Rp 1.3M
$84 Rp 1.4M
-8.02%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$71.2 Rp 1.2M
$72.8 Rp 1.2M
-2.20%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Surakarta
Bali
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$256 Rp 4.3M
$872 Rp 14.5M
-70.61%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$158 Rp 2.6M
$574 Rp 9.6M
-72.55%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$585 Rp 9.8M
$2,936 Rp 48.9M
-80.06%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$335 Rp 5.6M
$1,800 Rp 30M
-81.38%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,214 Rp 20.2M
$2,882 Rp 48M
-57.86%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$750 Rp 12.5M
$1,994 Rp 33.2M
-62.37%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Surakarta
Bali
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$174 Rp 2.9M
$242 Rp 4M
-28.10%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
8.33
13.28
-37.27%

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

Last update for Surakarta: November 30, 2025

Last update for Bali: November 30, 2025

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