Bandung, Indonesia

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Cost of living in Bandung

Real monthly costs in Bandung, Indonesia — USD, from the same data behind the Pro model.

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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.

Essentials / mo$356rent + bills + food + transit
Men per 100 women107.8ages 20–39, regency/city level
Avg net salary$283monthly, after tax
Safety score60/100higher = safer

Monthly cost breakdown

Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.

ItemMonthly 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

ItemUSD
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

ItemUSD
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

ItemUSD
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

ItemUSD
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.

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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.

Air qualityPM2.5 47.9µg/m³, annual mean
Warmest month25°CMay
Coolest month24°CFeb
Wettest month494 mmNov
MonthAvgFeelsHumidityCloudRain
Jan23.9°C28°C87%95%368 mm
Feb23.7°C28°C88%95%427 mm
Mar24.1°C28.5°C87%92%429 mm
Apr24.6°C29.2°C86%87%373 mm
May24.8°C29.4°C85%75%235 mm
Jun24.2°C28.4°C85%72%162 mm
Jul23.7°C27.4°C82%66%89 mm
Aug23.7°C27.3°C80%67%87 mm
Sep24°C27.7°C80%72%173 mm
Oct24.3°C28.4°C83%80%307 mm
Nov24.3°C28.7°C86%90%494 mm
Dec24.1°C28.3°C86%94%438 mm

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