Bandung ranks 2nd of 6 priced cities in Indonesia on cost — $356 a month in essentials, 23% above Manado, the cheapest. The average net salary of $283 covers that 0.8×. 107.8 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at regency/city level. PM2.5 averages 47.9 µg/m³ a year, 10× the WHO guideline of 5. Feb averages 24°C, May 25°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $181 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $214 |
| Groceries | $73 |
| Dining out | $38 |
| Utilities | $53 |
| Local transport | $11 |
| Essentials / mo | $356 |
| Avg net salary | $283 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $265 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $376 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Bandung, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $1.39 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $11.15 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $3.34 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $1.50 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $3.07 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $3.07 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $0.44 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.23 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.10 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.00 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $0.84 |
| Eggs, 12 | $1.45 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $7.18 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $2.88 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $2.22 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.08 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $0.92 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.07 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.91 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.43 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.28 |
| Monthly transit pass | $9.47 |
| Taxi start | $0.84 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $0.53 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $0.79 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $33.77 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $19.12 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $4.71 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $18.37 |
| Cinema, one seat | $2.79 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Bandung has 107.8 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (regency/city level). That is the highest of the 6 Indonesia cities we track. Indonesia's national figure is 104.8, so Bandung runs 3 above the country as a whole.
Every Indonesia region by male-to-female ratio →
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23.9°C | 28°C | 87% | 95% | 368 mm |
| Feb | 23.7°C | 28°C | 88% | 95% | 427 mm |
| Mar | 24.1°C | 28.5°C | 87% | 92% | 429 mm |
| Apr | 24.6°C | 29.2°C | 86% | 87% | 373 mm |
| May | 24.8°C | 29.4°C | 85% | 75% | 235 mm |
| Jun | 24.2°C | 28.4°C | 85% | 72% | 162 mm |
| Jul | 23.7°C | 27.4°C | 82% | 66% | 89 mm |
| Aug | 23.7°C | 27.3°C | 80% | 67% | 87 mm |
| Sep | 24°C | 27.7°C | 80% | 72% | 173 mm |
| Oct | 24.3°C | 28.4°C | 83% | 80% | 307 mm |
| Nov | 24.3°C | 28.7°C | 86% | 90% | 494 mm |
| Dec | 24.1°C | 28.3°C | 86% | 94% | 438 mm |
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