Jakarta, Indonesia 🇮🇩
#167
,
Nomad Score:
68%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$250.00
$900.00
$35.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals in mid-range hotels or serviced apartments |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$40.00
$100.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$15.00
$40.00
$2.00
|
Daily cost for prepaid SIM and occasional Wi-Fi access |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$120.00
$350.00
$10.00
|
Mostly eating out, minimal groceries |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$30.00
$100.00
$5.00
|
Daily cost for taxis, ride-hailing, and public transport |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$40.00
$400.00
$20.00
|
Daily average for meals at tourist-friendly restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$20.00
$150.00
$8.00
|
Daily average for entertainment and attractions |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$15.00
$200.00
$5.00
|
Daily cost for travel insurance coverage |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$50.00
$0.00
|
Typically one-time or monthly fees for expats; tourists usually pay on arrival |
| Total |
$530.00
$2,290.00
$85.00
|
Local Resident: Basic but comfortable lifestyle for a local salary. Cooking most meals at home with occasional local restaurants (2-3x/month). Local brands and services.
Digital Nomad: Western standard of living with imported goods/services. Regular dining out at mid-range to upscale restaurants (3-4x/week). Mix of local and imported products.
Tourist: Daily costs for comfortable short-term stays. Eating most meals at restaurants, using tourist-oriented services and accommodations.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$350.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
☕ Coffee
$1.50
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$2.00
Local beers are generally affordable; imported brands cost more.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$2.50
Typical local warung meals; prices can be lower outside tourist areas.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$4.00
International chains like McDonald's or KFC.
per meal