Indonesia
Cost of Living in Bandung
Monthly Total
$1,030
$18,025
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$460
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$19
Based on a typical expat lifestyle: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 1/14/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$460
$8,050
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$76
$1,330
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$140
$2,450
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$36
$630
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$45
$788
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$172
$3,010
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$70
$1,225
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$31
$543
Monthly Total
$1,030
$18,025
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Living in Bandung
Bandung offers excellent value with cool highland weather. Comfortable living at $800-1,000/month. Budget options at $500-600/month possible.
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