Yogyakarta, Indonesia

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Cost of living in Yogyakarta

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

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Yogyakarta ranks 3rd of 6 priced cities in Indonesia on cost — $366 a month in essentials, 26% above Manado, the cheapest. The average net salary of $214 covers that 0.6×. 98.8 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at regency/city level. PM2.5 averages 29 µg/m³ a year, 6× the WHO guideline of 5. Aug averages 25°C, Apr 27°C.

Essentials / mo$366rent + bills + food + transit
Men per 100 women98.8ages 20–39, regency/city level
Avg net salary$214monthly, after tax
Safety score63/100higher = 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$158
Rent, 1-bed city centre$214
Groceries$75
Dining out$37
Utilities$88
Local transport$8
Essentials / mo$366
Avg net salary$214
Rent, 3-bed outside centre$134
Rent, 3-bed city centre$580

Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.

Everyday prices

What single items cost in Yogyakarta, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.

Eating out

ItemUSD
Meal, inexpensive restaurant$1.11
Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses$13.65
McMeal at McDonald's$3.07
Cappuccino, regular$1.21
Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught$2.93
Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle$3.12
Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L$0.36
Water, 0.33 L bottle$0.23

Groceries

ItemUSD
Milk, 1 L$1.10
White bread, 500 g$1.27
White rice, 1 kg$0.76
Eggs, 12$1.37
Local cheese, 1 kg$5.57
Chicken fillets, 1 kg$3.05
Apples, 1 kg$2.63
Bananas, 1 kg$1.23
Tomatoes, 1 kg$0.92
Potatoes, 1 kg$1.04
Onions, 1 kg$1.96
Water, 1.5 L bottle$0.39

Transport & bills

ItemUSD
One-way ticket, local transport$0.20
Monthly transit pass$8.69
Taxi start$1.39
Taxi, 1 km$0.39
Gasoline, 1 L$0.73
Basic utilities, 85 m² flat$69.67
Internet, 60 Mbps+$18.58
Mobile plan, monthly$5.18

Leisure

ItemUSD
Gym, monthly$39.01
Cinema, one seat$2.51

Dating-age sex ratio

Yogyakarta has 98.8 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (regency/city level). That is the 5th-highest of 6 Indonesia cities we track. Indonesia's national figure is 104.8, so Yogyakarta runs 6 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 29µg/m³, annual mean
Warmest month27°CApr
Coolest month25°CAug
Wettest month375 mmNov
MonthAvgFeelsHumidityCloudRain
Jan26.6°C31.9°C85%92%320 mm
Feb26.6°C32°C86%91%333 mm
Mar26.8°C32.4°C86%89%326 mm
Apr27.2°C33°C85%81%286 mm
May26.9°C32.4°C85%65%129 mm
Jun26°C31°C86%64%124 mm
Jul25°C29.2°C86%59%42 mm
Aug24.6°C28.7°C86%61%33 mm
Sep25.2°C29.7°C85%67%101 mm
Oct26°C31.1°C86%78%185 mm
Nov26.5°C32.1°C87%88%375 mm
Dec26.6°C31.9°C85%92%345 mm

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