Indonesia
Indonesia's massive, traffic-choked capital with a vibrant food scene, colonial history, and a rapidly modernizing skyline. The economic engine of Southeast Asia's largest nation.
#234 of 250
89% below average
Monthly cost, one adult
$ 161
Based on NYC = 100 index
Total does not include Housing — no scraped prices there (N/A)
Jakarta is the 234. most expensive of the 250 cities we track — a month here comes to $ 161 for one adult.
Cheaper here than almost anywhere else is basic grocery basket, 90% below the median: chicken breast (1kg) $ 2, beef (1kg) $ 8. You also get off lightly on utilities, healthcare.
Percentages compare this city against the median of all tracked cities, category by category.
13 prices on this page come from live scrapers (6 sources, observed October 13, 2026 to October 13, 2026). They are free to reuse under CC BY 4.0: credit CostCompass and link this page.
CostCompass (2026). Cost of living in Jakarta, Indonesia. Data as of 2026-10-14. https://costcompass.net/living/cities/jakarta. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
| Item | Price (USD) | Observations | Last observed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Breast (1kg) | 2.37 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | WFP food prices |
| Beef (1kg) | 8.37 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | WFP food prices |
| Rice (1kg) | 0.88 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | WFP food prices |
| Onions (1kg) | 1.98 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | WFP food prices |
| Garlic (1kg) | 2.35 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | WFP food prices |
| Sugar (1kg) | 1.06 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | WFP food prices |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 0.56 / liter | 1 | 2026-10-13 | National fuel price sources |
| Basic Utilities (85m2 Apt) | 23.53 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Official Electricity Tariffs |
| Fitness Club (Monthly) | 22.31 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Gym Chains |
| Jeans (Levis or Similar) | 33.42 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Uniqlo |
| Summer Dress (Chain Store) | 33.42 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Uniqlo |
| Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas) | 36.20 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Local Shoe Stores (world) |
| Business Shoes (Leather) | 37.66 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Local Shoe Stores (world) |
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Monthly average costs by category
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per month
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per month
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per month
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per month
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per month
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per month
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per month