Jakarta, Indonesia

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Cost of living in Jakarta

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

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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.

Essentials / mo$464rent + bills + food + transit
Men per 100 women97.8ages 20–39, regency/city level
Avg net salary$429monthly, after tax
Safety score47/100higher = 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$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

ItemUSD
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

ItemUSD
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

ItemUSD
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

ItemUSD
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.

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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 62.9µg/m³, annual mean
Warmest month28°COct
Coolest month27°CFeb
Wettest month316 mmFeb
MonthAvgFeelsHumidityCloudRain
Jan27°C31.9°C83%92%264 mm
Feb26.8°C32°C85%91%316 mm
Mar27.2°C32.6°C83%87%244 mm
Apr27.6°C33.2°C83%81%215 mm
May27.9°C33.6°C81%67%115 mm
Jun27.6°C32.8°C80%64%84 mm
Jul27.5°C32.1°C76%58%64 mm
Aug27.7°C32.3°C74%59%52 mm
Sep28°C32.7°C74%66%72 mm
Oct28.2°C33.3°C76%75%130 mm
Nov27.7°C33.1°C80%85%195 mm
Dec27.3°C32.2°C81%91%237 mm

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