MigrantoCost of living in Indonesia
Average monthly spending, by standard of living and against other countries
Monthly cost
IDR 3,570,000
what a typical person spends
Spending by standard of living
IDR 1,770,000richest 20%
IDR 9,570,000
Indonesia is, on the whole, an inexpensive place to set up a life. A vast spread of islands with a big home market, it grows much of its own food and pays modestly for labor, so daily costs stay manageable even where imported goods cost more. The gap between living comfortably and merely managing is there but measured — neither tiny nor extreme.
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Cost of living in Indonesia
IDR 1,770,000/mo
vs IDR 14,300,000 in your country
Take-home
IDR 2,150,000
vs IDR 21,400,000 in your country
Potential savings
IDR 382,000
more than in your country
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How living costs in Indonesia compare
Worldwide, Indonesia comes out on the affordable side; within Asia, though, it only reaches the middle, surrounded by countries that are just as easy on the budget. Its size cuts both ways — making much of what it needs at home keeps the basics cheap, while hauling goods across a country of islands quietly adds to the bill.
Data source: household consumption 2024 (World Bank), International Comparison Program 2021 (World Bank), adjusted to 2026 using IMF GDP-per-capita growth
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cost of living in Indonesia?
A typical person in Indonesia spends about IDR 3,570,000 a month — around IDR 42,800,000 a year — on housing, groceries, transport and other everyday costs. It's a nationwide average across different regions, cities and types of housing.
What is the cost of living in Indonesia in US dollars?
The cost of living in Indonesia is about $200 a month, or roughly $2,400 a year per person.
How much money do you need to live comfortably in Indonesia?
It all depends on your standard of living. A modest budget runs about IDR 1,770,000 a month per person, a typical one around IDR 3,570,000, and a comfortable life around IDR 4,610,000. In big cities and for a family, costs are usually higher.
Is the average salary in Indonesia enough to live on?
Usually not quite. Average spending is about IDR 3,570,000 a month, while the average take-home pay in Indonesia is about IDR 3,200,000. For more on incomes, see salaries in Indonesia.
Is Indonesia an expensive country to live in?
Somewhat. Indonesia is more expensive than 33% of countries worldwide and ranks 18th of 27 in Asia by cost of living.
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