Jakarta

Indonesia

8,540,121 people16m elevationAsia/JakartaCapital City04

Overview

Monthly Cost

$874

1 person, with rent

Safety

out of 100

Quality of Life

out of 200

Healthcare

out of 100

Pollution

lower is better

Jakarta living costs vary widely by neighborhood. Expatriate-focused areas like Kemang and Pondok Indah are pricier. Budget $1,500-2,500/month for comfortable expat lifestyle.

Cost of Living

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

Numbeo Estimated Monthly Cost (1 person, with rent)

$874

Food: $51

Housing (monthly rent)

Studio

Budget$400

Mid-range$700

Upscale$1,200

1 Bedroom

Budget$600

Mid-range$1,000

Upscale$1,800

2 Bedroom

Budget$900

Mid-range$1,500

Upscale$2,500

Food

Monthly Groceries

Budget$180

Mid-range$350

Premium$550

Dining (per meal)

Street food$2

Casual restaurant$5

Nice restaurant$20

Upscale$60

Transportation

Public transit (monthly)$15

Uber/taxi (avg ride)$3

Fuel (monthly)$120

Parking (monthly)$50

Utilities

Electric (low)$40

Electric (average)$80

Electric (high)$200

Water$15

Gas$20

Internet$40

Lifestyle

Gym membership$60

Cleaning (weekly)$20

Coworking space$200

Healthcare

Doctor visit$30

Basic insurance (monthly)$100

Comprehensive insurance$250

Other

Phone plan$10

Subscriptions$35

Quality of Life

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

Quality of Life79/200

Composite index (0-200)

Safety47/100

Healthcare57/100

Purchasing Power45/200

Relative to NYC baseline

Climate64/100

Cost of Living29/100

Lower = more affordable (NYC = 100)

Pollution84/100

Lower = cleaner

Traffic258/250

Lower = less congestion

Crime53/100

Lower = less crime

Rent11/100

Lower = cheaper rent (NYC = 100)

Prices

55 item prices in Jakarta from Numbeo (USD).

Item	Average	Range
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant, Restaurants	1.77	1.18 – 3.82
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks), Restaurants	17.65	8.83 – 35.31
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal), Restaurants	3.41	2.94 – 3.82
Domestic Draft Beer (0.5 Liter), Restaurants	2.94	1.77 – 5.88
Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle), Restaurants	4.12	2.94 – 5.88
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 0.33 Liter Bottle), Restaurants	0.51	0.29 – 0.88
Bottled Water (0.33 Liter), Restaurants	0.26	0.18 – 0.51
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter), Markets	1.43	1.18 – 1.88
Fresh White Bread (500 g Loaf), Markets	1.15	0.88 – 1.77
Eggs (12, Large Size), Markets	1.78	1.19 – 2.26
Local Cheese (1 kg), Markets	8.02	2.65 – 14.71
Bottled Water (1.5 Liter), Markets	0.49	0.35 – 0.88
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range), Markets	21.77	11.77 – 35.31
Domestic Beer (0.5 Liter Bottle), Markets	2.35	1.47 – 2.94
Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle), Markets	3.37	2.35 – 5.88
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro), Markets	2.94	2.35 – 3.30
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport), Transportation	0.21	0.21 – 0.59
Chicken Fillets (1 kg), Markets	3.24	1.77 – 4.71
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price), Transportation	12.36	11.77 – 17.91
Gasoline (1 Liter), Transportation	0.77	0.69 – 0.88
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car), Transportation	29421.46	19712.38 – 35305.75
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre, Rent Per Month	373.65	294.21 – 550.77
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre, Rent Per Month	217.93	176.53 – 353.06
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre, Rent Per Month	1243.44	706.11 – 2141.88
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre, Rent Per Month	651.32	441.32 – 1176.86
Basic Utilities for 85 m2 Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage), Utilities (Monthly)	92.43	50.02 – 187.56
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher), Utilities (Monthly)	19.57	14.71 – 29.42
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data), Utilities (Monthly)	5.83	2.06 – 9.77
Monthly Fitness Club Membership, Sports And Leisure	26.29	14.71 – 47.07
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend), Sports And Leisure	12.32	8.83 – 17.65
Cinema Ticket (International Release), Sports And Leisure	3.09	2.94 – 4.41
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar), Clothing And Shoes	53.57	29.42 – 88.26
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M), Clothing And Shoes	31.96	17.65 – 47.07
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range), Clothing And Shoes	74.49	41.19 – 147.11
Men's Leather Business Shoes, Clothing And Shoes	95.85	35.31 – 164.76
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre, Buy Apartment Price	2676.51	1471.07 – 3789.48
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre, Buy Apartment Price	1363.80	764.96 – 1665.25
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax), Salaries And Financing	476.39	—
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %), Salaries And Financing	9.80	6.25 – 12.00
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff), Transportation	0.53	0.41 – 0.88
Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff), Transportation	0.35	0.29 – 0.71
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff), Transportation	3.53	2.47 – 5.88
Apples (1 kg), Markets	2.95	1.47 – 4.12
Oranges (1 kg), Markets	2.41	1.18 – 3.82
Potatoes (1 kg), Markets	1.68	0.76 – 2.94
Lettuce (1 Head), Markets	1.06	0.29 – 2.06
Cappuccino (Regular Size), Restaurants	2.02	1.06 – 3.24
White Rice (1 kg), Markets	0.91	0.71 – 1.06
Tomatoes (1 kg), Markets	1.71	0.88 – 2.61
Bananas (1 kg), Markets	1.53	1.12 – 2.35
Onions (1 kg), Markets	2.69	1.18 – 4.71
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 kg), Markets	8.08	4.12 – 11.77
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car), Transportation	35017.42	34323.07 – 35305.75
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child, Childcare	171.13	88.26 – 237.87
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child, Childcare	7555.43	3530.57 – 23537.17

Safety & Crime

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

Overall

Safety Index47

Crime Index53

Safe Walking (Day)1

Safe Walking (Night)-1

Crime Increasing0

Concern Levels

Home Break-in0

Mugging / Robbery0

Car Theft0

Physical Attack0

Verbal Harassment0

Drug Problems0

Property Crime0

Corruption1

Based on 429 Numbeo contributors.

Healthcare

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

Quality Ratings

Overall Healthcare Index57

Skill & Competency0

Speed0

Modern Equipment1

Accuracy0

Friendliness1

Responsiveness0

Cost & Insurance

Cost Satisfaction0

Insurance Coverage

None

12%

Public

27%

Private

29%

Employer Sponsored

32%

Based on 147 Numbeo contributors.

Environment

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

Quality Scores

Air Quality-1

Drinking Water0

Green Spaces & Parks-1

Cleanliness-1

Comfort to Spend Time-1

Garbage Disposal-1

Pollution Levels

Pollution Index84

Water Pollution1

Noise & Light Pollution0

PM2.534.0 µg/m³

PM1034.0 µg/m³

Based on 285 Numbeo contributors.

Transport & Traffic

Traffic and commute data for Jakarta.

Traffic Indices

Traffic Index258

Time Index54

Inefficiency Index288

CO₂ Emission Index8486

Commute

Average Commute

54 min

Transport Modes

Car

44%

Motorcycle

23%

Bus/Trolleybus

11%

Walking

Train/Metro

Working from Home

Bicycle

Tram/Streetcar

Based on 155 Numbeo contributors.

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