Cost of Living in Jakarta
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Jakarta, Indonesia.
Overall, the cost of living in Jakarta is significantly below the New York City baseline (composite index 21 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)20
Groceries index28
Dining out index22
Transport index12
Utilities index24
Median annual salary$8,500
Minimum wage$1.30/hr
Est. monthly childcare$300
Est. monthly healthcare premium$50
YoY inflation2.8%
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