What is the cost of living in Jakarta?

The cost of living in Jakarta is 81.3% cheaper than New York City (index: 18.7). Groceries are 63.9% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 81.8% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately IDR 6,530,499 per month. Local purchasing power index is 42.0 (NYC = 100).

🇮🇩 Indonesia · #518 of 577 cities · 2026

Should I Move to Jakarta?

Q: Should I move to Jakarta?

Jakarta, Indonesia has a cost of living 81.3% cheaper than New York City (index: 18.7). It is ranked #518 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is weak (index: 42.0 vs NYC = 100). Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

81.3% cheaper to live here than in New York City.

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-81.3%

vs NYC

IDR 6,530,499

1-BR, city centre

42.0

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: Jakarta

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living

18.7 Affordable

Rent

10.4 Very affordable

Groceries

36.1 Affordable

Restaurants

18.2 Very affordable

Purchasing Power

42.0 Weak

Rent in Jakarta

1-BR, city centre IDR 6,530,499/mo

1-BR, outside centre IDR 3,522,728/mo

3-BR, city centre IDR 20,597,377/mo

3-BR, outside centre IDR 10,056,456/mo

Save by going outside centre 46% cheaper

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

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