🇮🇩 Indonesia · #501 of 558 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Jakarta

Close to the Indonesia average

Ranked #501 of 558 cities · More expensive than 10.2% of cities worldwide

Compared to Indonesia average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Jakarta

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom IDR 5,601,642/mo ≈ $317 IDR 4,201,232/mo ≈ $238 25%
3-Bedroom IDR 9,736,607/mo ≈ $551 IDR 7,302,455/mo ≈ $413 25%
Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
+1.7% Average
Rent
-2.3% Average
Groceries
+0.6% Average
Restaurants
-1.1% Average
Purchasing Power
+9.2% Strong

Living in Jakarta: What to Expect

Jakarta is average by global standards (ranked #501 of 558 cities). It is 1.7% more expensive than the Indonesia average, based on 4 cities.

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

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

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