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What a month costs, how prices compare with other countries
Monthly cost in Indonesia
Spending runs from IDR 1,770,000 a month in the poorest fifth to IDR 9,570,000 in the richest
Per person, whole country
IDR 3,570,000
what a typical person spends in a month
Spending across the population
IDR 1,770,000richest 20%
IDR 9,570,000
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Key facts
The cost of living in Indonesia in numbers
The cheapest of its neighbours
No neighbouring country is cheaper. The same basket costs IDR 13,100,000 here against IDR 13,100,000 in Malaysia, the closest on price.
Among the cheapest countries in the world
Cheaper than 84% of countries. A basket that costs IDR 17,900,000 at world-middle prices costs IDR 13,100,000 here.
How living costs in Indonesia compare
Neighbours, region and the world on the same monthly figure
What things cost here
How much the same goods and services cost in Indonesia against other countries
Cheaper than 84% of countries
Where Indonesia sits when every country is lined up from cheapest to most expensive
Pakistanmost expensive
Bermuda
middle
A basket of goods and services that costs IDR 17,900,000 at world-middle prices costs IDR 13,100,000 here.
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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Cost of living in Indonesia
IDR 1,770,000/mo
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Take-home
IDR 2,150,000
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Potential savings
IDR 382,000
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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 standard of living in Indonesia?
By spending, Indonesia ranks #124 of 185 countries. A typical person spends about IDR 3,570,000 a month, the poorest 20% about IDR 1,770,000 and the richest 20% about IDR 9,570,000. The gap between them shows how unevenly people live.
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.
What currency is used in Indonesia?
Indonesia uses the Indonesian Rupiah (IDR). Amounts on this page are shown in it; the currency switcher converts them.
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