Indonesia
Cost of Living in Yogyakarta
Monthly Total
$819
$14,333
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$345
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$16
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
$345
$6,038
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$63
$1,103
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$105
$1,838
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$24
$420
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$30
$525
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$167
$2,923
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$60
$1,050
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$25
$438
Monthly Total
$819
$14,333
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Living in Yogyakarta
Yogyakarta offers the most affordable urban living in Java. A very comfortable lifestyle is possible on $600-800/month. Budget travelers can live on $400-500/month.
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