What is the cost of living in Bandung?

The cost of living in Bandung is 86.3% cheaper than New York City (index: 13.7). Groceries are 69.1% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 85.2% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately IDR 3,845,226 per month. Local purchasing power index is 38.2 (NYC = 100).

🇮🇩 Indonesia · #545 of 577 cities · 2026

Should I Move to Bandung?

Q: Should I move to Bandung?

Bandung, Indonesia has a cost of living 86.3% cheaper than New York City (index: 13.7). It is ranked #545 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is weak (index: 38.2 vs NYC = 100). Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

86.3% cheaper to live here than in New York City.

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-86.3%

vs NYC

IDR 3,845,226

1-BR, city centre

38.2

Purchasing Power

Weak

Purchasing Power

Cost index: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available (NYC = 100) · Data from October 2026

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Cost breakdown: Bandung

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living

13.7 Very affordable

Rent

4.8 Very affordable

Groceries

30.9 Very affordable

Restaurants

14.8 Very affordable

Purchasing Power

38.2 Weak

Rent in Bandung

1-BR, city centre IDR 3,845,226/mo

1-BR, outside centre IDR 3,243,816/mo

3-BR, city centre IDR 6,752,553/mo

3-BR, outside centre IDR 4,748,329/mo

Save by going outside centre 16% cheaper

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

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