🇮🇩 Indonesia · #503 of 538 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Bandung

4.8% below the Indonesia average

Ranked #503 of 538 cities · More expensive than 6.5% of cities worldwide

Compared to Indonesia average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Bandung

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom IDR 2,770,187/mo ≈ $155 IDR 2,077,640/mo ≈ $116 25%
3-Bedroom IDR 4,825,486/mo ≈ $270 IDR 3,619,115/mo ≈ $203 25%
Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
-4.8% Average
Rent
-9.3% Affordable
Groceries
-4.8% Average
Restaurants
-3.4% Average
Purchasing Power
+6.1% Average

Living in Bandung: What to Expect

Bandung is average by global standards (ranked #503 of 538 cities). It is 4.8% cheaper than the Indonesia average, based on 4 cities.

Groceries are average, while dining out is average. Rent offers the best value, while Restaurants is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is limited — residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.

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