Cost of Living in Jakarta
Complete monthly cost breakdown for digital nomads in Jakarta, Indonesia
Average Monthly Cost
$950
per month
Budget
$490
Mid-Range
$776
Comfortable
$1,540
💰 Detailed Cost Breakdown
Monthly costs in USD by lifestyle tier
| Category | Budget | Mid-Range | Comfortable |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Accommodation | $240 | $300 | $500 |
| 🍽️ Food & Dining | $120 | $170 | $460 |
| 💻 Coworking | $0 | $56 | $80 |
| 🚇 Transport | $30 | $50 | $100 |
| 🎯 Entertainment | $50 | $100 | $200 |
| 📱 Other | $50 | $100 | $200 |
| TOTAL | $490 | $776 | $1,540 |
🏷️ Specific Prices
🏠 Accommodation
1BR Apartment (Center)$500/mo
1BR Apartment (Outside)$300/mo
Hostel$10/night
Airbnb$600/mo
🍽️ Food & Drinks
Local Meal$2
Mid-range Restaurant$10
Weekly Groceries$40
Coffee$2
Beer$N/A
💼 Work & Utilities
Coworking (Monthly)$80
SIM Card (Data)$6/mo
Gym Membership$30/mo
How Jakarta Compares
-31%
vs Asia
average
-46%
vs Global
nomad avg
🇮🇩Jakarta$950/mo
Asia Average$1,370/mo
Global Nomad Average$1,773/mo
This cityRegional avgGlobal avg
💡 Money-Saving Tips for Jakarta
- ✓Look for apartments outside the city center - often 20-30% cheaper
- ✓Use local supermarkets instead of imported goods stores
- ✓Try coworking day passes before committing to monthly memberships
- ✓Negotiate monthly rates on Airbnb for stays longer than 28 days
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