Bandung

Indonesia

2,444,160 people714m elevationAsia/Jakarta30

Overview

Monthly Cost

$632

1 person, with rent

69

Pollution

lower is better

Bandung offers excellent value with cool highland weather. Comfortable living at $800-1,000/month. Budget options at $500-600/month possible.

Cost of Living

Monthly costs in Bandung in USD. Editorial estimates combined with Numbeo data.

Numbeo Estimated Monthly Cost (1 person, with rent)

$632

Food: $34

Housing (monthly rent)

Studio

Budget$150
Mid-range$250
Upscale$400

1 Bedroom

Budget$250
Mid-range$400
Upscale$650

2 Bedroom

Budget$400
Mid-range$650
Upscale$1,000

Food

Monthly Groceries

Budget$100
Mid-range$200
Premium$350

Dining (per meal)

Street food$1
Casual restaurant$3
Nice restaurant$10
Upscale$25

Transportation

Public transit (monthly)$12
Uber/taxi (avg ride)$2
Fuel (monthly)$60
Parking (monthly)$15

Utilities

Electric (low)$20
Electric (average)$35
Electric (high)$70
Water$6
Gas$10
Internet$25

Lifestyle

Gym membership$30
Cleaning (weekly)$10
Coworking space$100

Healthcare

Doctor visit$18
Basic insurance (monthly)$70
Comprehensive insurance$180

Other

Phone plan$6
Subscriptions$25

Quality of Life

Numbeo indices for Bandung. Higher is better unless noted otherwise.

Cost of Living24/100

Lower = more affordable (NYC = 100)

Pollution69/100

Lower = cleaner

Traffic194/250

Lower = less congestion

Rent5/100

Lower = cheaper rent (NYC = 100)

Prices

55 item prices in Bandung from Numbeo (USD).

ItemAverage
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant, Restaurants1.47
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks), Restaurants8.83
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal), Restaurants3.53
Domestic Draft Beer (0.5 Liter), Restaurants3.09
Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle), Restaurants3.82
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 0.33 Liter Bottle), Restaurants0.48
Bottled Water (0.33 Liter), Restaurants0.26
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter), Markets1.17
Fresh White Bread (500 g Loaf), Markets1.03
Eggs (12, Large Size), Markets1.49
Local Cheese (1 kg), Markets7.40
Bottled Water (1.5 Liter), Markets0.46
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range), Markets23.54
Domestic Beer (0.5 Liter Bottle), Markets1.96
Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle), Markets3.43
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro), Markets2.82
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport), Transportation0.29
Chicken Fillets (1 kg), Markets2.88
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price), Transportation10.00
Gasoline (1 Liter), Transportation0.75
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car), Transportation23654.85
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre, Rent Per Month236.70
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre, Rent Per Month192.25
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre, Rent Per Month435.67
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre, Rent Per Month282.45
Basic Utilities for 85 m2 Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage), Utilities (Monthly)38.85
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher), Utilities (Monthly)20.57
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data), Utilities (Monthly)5.20
Monthly Fitness Club Membership, Sports And Leisure20.15
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend), Sports And Leisure6.18
Cinema Ticket (International Release), Sports And Leisure2.94
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar), Clothing And Shoes41.19
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M), Clothing And Shoes33.83
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range), Clothing And Shoes70.24
Men's Leather Business Shoes, Clothing And Shoes74.57
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre, Buy Apartment Price759.07
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre, Buy Apartment Price323.64
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax), Salaries And Financing274.06
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %), Salaries And Financing9.25
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff), Transportation0.85
Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff), Transportation0.56
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff), Transportation2.35
Apples (1 kg), Markets2.41
Oranges (1 kg), Markets1.64
Potatoes (1 kg), Markets1.27
Lettuce (1 Head), Markets0.79
Cappuccino (Regular Size), Restaurants1.59
White Rice (1 kg), Markets0.91
Tomatoes (1 kg), Markets1.19
Bananas (1 kg), Markets1.22
Onions (1 kg), Markets2.34
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 kg), Markets8.49
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car), Transportation30254.08
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child, Childcare99.30
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child, Childcare8738.17

Safety & Crime

Crime and safety indices for Bandung. Safety scores are out of 100 (higher = safer).

Overall

Safety Index60
Crime Index40
Safe Walking (Day)1
Safe Walking (Night)0
Crime Increasing0

Concern Levels

Home Break-in0
Mugging / Robbery0
Car Theft-1
Physical Attack-1
Verbal Harassment-1
Drug Problems0
Property Crime0
Corruption1

Based on 59 Numbeo contributors.

Healthcare

Healthcare quality indices for Bandung. Scores out of 100 (higher = better).

Quality Ratings

Overall Healthcare Index65
Skill & Competency1
Speed1
Modern Equipment1
Accuracy1
Friendliness1
Responsiveness0

Cost & Insurance

Cost Satisfaction0

Insurance Coverage

None
15%
Public
70%
Private
10%
Employer Sponsored
5%

Based on 20 Numbeo contributors.

Environment

Environmental quality for Bandung. Quality scores are out of 100 (higher = better). Pollution scores: lower = cleaner.

Quality Scores

Air Quality0
Drinking Water0
Green Spaces & Parks0
Cleanliness0
Comfort to Spend Time0
Garbage Disposal-1

Pollution Levels

Pollution Index69
Water Pollution1
Noise & Light Pollution0
PM2.533.0 µg/m³
PM1059.0 µg/m³

Based on 58 Numbeo contributors.

Transport & Traffic

Traffic and commute data for Bandung.

Traffic Indices

Traffic Index194
Time Index43
Inefficiency Index244
CO₂ Emission Index7264

Commute

Average Commute

43 min

Transport Modes

Motorcycle
58%
Car
21%
Walking
6%
Working from Home
6%
Bicycle
3%
Bus/Trolleybus
3%
Tram/Streetcar
3%
Train/Metro
0%

Based on 33 Numbeo contributors.

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