Jakarta is the most expensive of Indonesia's 6 priced cities — $464 a month in essentials, 60% above Manado at $290. The average net salary of $429 covers that 0.9×. 97.8 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at regency/city level. PM2.5 averages 62.9 µg/m³ a year, 13× the WHO guideline of 5. Feb averages 27°C, Oct 28°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 | $191 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $352 |
| Groceries | $85 |
| Dining out | $59 |
| Utilities | $117 |
| Local transport | $12 |
| Essentials / mo | $464 |
| Avg net salary | $429 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $561 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,136 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Jakarta, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $2.23 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $16.72 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $3.34 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $2.01 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $2.79 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $3.90 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $0.46 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.25 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.38 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.06 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $0.86 |
| Eggs, 12 | $1.75 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $9.09 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $2.99 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $2.90 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.34 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $1.36 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.37 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $2.14 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.49 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.22 |
| Monthly transit pass | $11.70 |
| Taxi start | $0.50 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $0.33 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $0.78 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $98.45 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $18.97 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $5.81 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $24.38 |
| Cinema, one seat | $3.34 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Jakarta has 97.8 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (regency/city level). That is the lowest of the 6 Indonesia cities we track. Indonesia's national figure is 104.8, so Jakarta runs 7 below 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 | 27°C | 31.9°C | 83% | 92% | 264 mm |
| Feb | 26.8°C | 32°C | 85% | 91% | 316 mm |
| Mar | 27.2°C | 32.6°C | 83% | 87% | 244 mm |
| Apr | 27.6°C | 33.2°C | 83% | 81% | 215 mm |
| May | 27.9°C | 33.6°C | 81% | 67% | 115 mm |
| Jun | 27.6°C | 32.8°C | 80% | 64% | 84 mm |
| Jul | 27.5°C | 32.1°C | 76% | 58% | 64 mm |
| Aug | 27.7°C | 32.3°C | 74% | 59% | 52 mm |
| Sep | 28°C | 32.7°C | 74% | 66% | 72 mm |
| Oct | 28.2°C | 33.3°C | 76% | 75% | 130 mm |
| Nov | 27.7°C | 33.1°C | 80% | 85% | 195 mm |
| Dec | 27.3°C | 32.2°C | 81% | 91% | 237 mm |
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