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Malang, Indonesia 🇮🇩
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Nomad Score:
70%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$150.00
$600.00
$25.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$30.00
$70.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$15.00
$40.00
$2.00
|
Daily SIM/data packages available |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$120.00
$300.00
$10.00
|
Mostly eating out, minimal groceries |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$25.00
$80.00
$5.00
|
Daily use of taxis or scooter rentals |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$40.00
$350.00
$15.00
|
Daily meals at mid-range restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$20.00
$100.00
$7.00
|
Entry fees, tours, and entertainment |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$10.00
$150.00
$0.00
|
Usually travel insurance separate |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$50.00
$0.00
|
Visa fees typically one-time or per entry |
| Total |
$410.00
$1,740.00
$64.00
|
Cost Profile Definitions:
Local Resident: Lives permanently in the city with local housing and lifestyle.
Digital Nomad: Mid-term stay (1-6 months) with furnished accommodation and expat lifestyle.
Tourist: Short-term visit (1-14 days) with hotels and tourist activities.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$180.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
☕ Coffee
$1.20
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$1.50
Local brands are more affordable; imported beers cost more.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$1.80
Local warungs offer cheaper meals; tourist areas slightly higher.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$3.50
International chains present but less common than in bigger cities.
per meal
🚕 Taxi per km
$0.30
Rates vary slightly by provider and time of day.
per km
🚌 Monthly Transport Pass
$15.00
Covers local buses; limited routes.
per month