Cost of Living in Indonesia
The population of Indonesia is 275,439,000. The average cost of living in Indonesia is $1033 and the median after-tax salary is $334.78
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Restaurants |
Price |
World Range |
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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
1.64 $ |
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Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
16.4 $ |
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McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
3.28 $ |
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Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
2.3 $ |
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Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
3.28 $ |
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Cappuccino (regular) |
1.8 $ |
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Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
0.55 $ |
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Water (12 oz small bottle) |
0.27 $ |
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Markets |
Price |
World Range |
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Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
1.22 $ |
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Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
1.11 $ |
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Rice (white), (1 lb) |
0.84 $ |
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Eggs (regular) (12) |
1.49 $ |
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Local Cheese (1 lb) |
7.37 $ |
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Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
3.18 $ |
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Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
8.01 $ |
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Apples (1 lb) |
2.43 $ |
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Banana (1 lb) |
1.3 $ |
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Oranges (1 lb) |
1.66 $ |
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Tomato (1 lb) |
0.97 $ |
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Potato (1 lb) |
1.18 $ |
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Onion (1 lb) |
1.87 $ |
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Lettuce (1 head) |
0.84 $ |
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Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
0.42 $ |
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Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
19.02 $ |
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Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
2.11 $ |
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Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
3.03 $ |
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Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
1.97 $ |
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Transportation |
Price |
World Range |
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One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
0.33 $ |
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Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
9.84 $ |
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Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
0.49 $ |
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Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
0.38 $ |
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Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
2.95 $ |
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Gasoline (1 gallon) |
0.81 $ |
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Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
26365.76 $ |
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Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
27471.82 $ |
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Utilities (Monthly) |
Price |
World Range |
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Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
59.02 $ |
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1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) |
0.1 $ |
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Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
30.67 $ |
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Sports And Leisure |
Price |
World Range |
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Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
26.87 $ |
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Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
7.38 $ |
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Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
3.28 $ |
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Childcare |
Price |
World Range |
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Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
93.43 $ |
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International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
6422.84 $ |
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Clothing And Shoes |
Price |
World Range |
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1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
36.95 $ |
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1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
26.13 $ |
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1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
68.25 $ |
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1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
61.56 $ |
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Rent Per Month |
Price |
World Range |
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Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
266.83 $ |
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Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
163.17 $ |
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Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
611.68 $ |
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Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
367.23 $ |
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Buy Apartment Price |
Price |
World Range |
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
1621.96 $ |
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
817.58 $ |
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Salaries And Financing |
Price |
World Range |
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
334.78 $ |
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Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate |
9.43 % |
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Indonesia
OVERALL RISK: MEDIUM
Indonesia is mostly a safe country to travel to, though it still has its dangers from natural disasters to terrorism and petty theft. Be very cautious on the streets of Indonesia and plan your trip carefully.
TRANSPORT & TAXIS RISK: MEDIUM
Though public transport is significantly better than in its neighboring countries, you should always try to call your reliable taxi driver instead of hailing one on the streets. There are many taxi-related scams, where taxi drivers drive off before you get a chance to take your luggage or force you to collect money from an ATM. Keep in mind that road conditions and drivers' behavior are probably different from what you're used to.
PICKPOCKETS RISK: HIGH
Pickpocketing and bag snatching is a very common issue in Indonesia, especially in public and crowded places like bus and train stations and airports. Keep your belongings by your side at all times and try to leave all your valuables in a security deposit box of your hotel.
NATURAL DISASTERS RISK: MEDIUM
Since it is located on the Pacific Ring of Fire (which is the name of an area with a high degree of tectonic activity), Indonesia is especially susceptible to risks of volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, but also floods and tsunamis.
MUGGING RISK: MEDIUM
Mugging in Indonesia is generally rare, and foreigners are rarely targeted. Violent crime rates are not too high though you should still avoid dark and deserted areas.
TERRORISM RISK: HIGH
There is a high risk of this country being targeted for a terrorist attack. Recent ones involved suicide bombings and small-arms fire. The last one was performed on May 24th, 2017 when there were bomb explosions at the Kampung Melayu bus station in East Jakarta, killing three police officers.
SCAMS RISK: MEDIUM
Scams are an issue in Indonesia, like in most countries, and you should be very vigilant, decline all drinks sent by strangers (since drink spiking is very common in this country), double-check every information and negotiate everything in advance. The most common scams in Indonesia are credit card-related, so be careful when collecting your money.
WOMEN TRAVELERS RISK: MEDIUM
Indonesia is not the safest for solo female travelers. There is the risk of getting unwanted attention or even the risk of sexual assaults toward women. Avoid parts of cities that are filled with bars and clubs, and visiting them alone, since there is a higher chance of running into intoxicated people.
Visas
Many countries must obtain a visa from one of the Indonesian diplomatic missions, though there are some countries that do not need it at all for any stays shorter than 30 days. Make sure your passport is valid for 6 months and that you have at least two blank pages in your passport upon your arrival in Indonesia.
Currency
The Indonesian rupiah is the official currency in Indonesia. ATMs and money exchange offices are widely available in most of Indonesia's cities though they might be harder to find in rural areas.
Weather
Indonesia mostly has a tropical climate characterized by hot and humid weather during the entire year, with very high temperatures, especially along the coastlines. Cooler temperatures can be expected in the highlands of the country.
Airports
Soekarno–Hatta International Airport, commonly referred to as Soetta is the busiest and the primary airport in the Greater Jakarta area on the Indonesian island of Java. It is located at Benda, Tangerang, about 20 km northwest of central Jakarta.
Travel Insurance
Just like anywhere else, we recommend getting travel insurance when traveling to Indonesia, since it covers not only the costs of medical problems but also theft and loss of valuables.