Cost of living in Malang is 36% lower than in Jakarta (without rent).
Rent in Malang is 61% cheaper than in Jakarta.
Cost of living including rent in Malang is 49% lower than in Jakarta.
Food in Malang is 31% cheaper than in Jakarta.
Transport in Malang is 49% cheaper than in Jakarta.
| Malang | Jakarta | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Malang | Jakarta | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
1.4 $ | 2.3 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 7.84 $ | 19.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 2.78 $ | 3.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.92 $ | 2.8 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.54 $ | 2.44 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.67 $ | 0.63 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.15 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.15 $ | 1.38 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.81 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.58 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.05 $ | 8.35 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.56 $ | 3.97 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.88 $ | 8.58 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.21 $ | 3.27 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.55 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.51 $ | 2.3 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.14 $ | 1.65 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.82 $ | 2.77 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.25 $ | 0.32 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.97 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 13.2 $ | 23.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2 $ | 2.4 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.21 $ | 2.77 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.33 $ | 0.23 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 9.8 $ | 13 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.84 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.09 $ | 3.51 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 14.1 $ | 24.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 0.93 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 1.69 $ | 2.67 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.12 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.16 $ | 0.8 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
18.8 $ | 73.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
29.3 $ | 114 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
21.3 $ | 29 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 89.4 $ | 238 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 297 $ | 641 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 170 $ | 412 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 449 $ | 1,262 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,574 $ | 2,279 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,059 $ | 1,128 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 262 $ | 582 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4 % | 9.24 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 14.1 $ | 28.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 2.51 $ | 3.34 $ |
| Haircut | 4.68 $ | 5.56 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 56.3 $ | 90.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 21.1 $ | 59.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 33.1 $ | 167 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,102 $ | 9,494 $ |