Jakarta vs Alicante

Cost of living comparison for expats considering Jakarta or Alicante, Mexico.

Based on a typical expat lifestyle

Jakarta is 4% cheaper than Alicante

Monthly savings

$88

Indonesia

Jakarta

$2,038

$35,665

Cheaper option

Spain

Alicante

$2,126

$37,205

Category Breakdown

Category
Jakarta
Alicante
Difference

Housing (Rent)

$1,150
$1,147

Utilities

$155
$140
-10%

Groceries

$245
$182
-26%

Dining Out

$60
$120
+100%

Transportation

$90
$210
+133%

Lifestyle & Entertainment

$193
$237
+23%

Healthcare

$100
$50
-50%

Phone & Subscriptions

$45
$41
-9%
Monthly Total
$2,038
$2,126
4%

Based on a typical expat lifestyle: 1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment, basic health insurance.

City Insights

Alicante

El Centro, Playa San Juan, and Cabo de las Huertas popular neighborhoods. Monthly budget: Frugal single $1,400-1,600, Comfortable single $1,800-2,100, Couple $2,500-3,000.

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