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Jakarta Tops List for Most Expensive Cost of Living City in Indonesia by National Statistics Agency

Ayu Rizka
10:00, 15 Dec 2023

In 2022, the National Statistic Agency (BPS) surveyed every city’s cost of living in Indonesia and Jakarta was ranked 1st as the most expensive living city. Apart from Jakarta, nine other cities currently maintain a high cost of living.

“Ten cities boast the highest average consumption value per household,” stated Pudji Ismartini, Deputy for Distribution and Services Statistics at the National Statistic Agency. She highlighted, “DKI Jakarta holds the highest, with a monthly consumption value of IDR 14.88 million,” on Tuesday (12/12/2023).

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The National Statistic Agency (BPS) routinely conducts cost of living surveys every few years. BPS disclosed that Jakarta presently holds the highest average public consumption value, reaching IDR 14.88 million per month.

Following closely in second place is Bekasi, with an average monthly cost of living of IDR 14.33 million. To unveil the top 10 cities with the most expensive cost of living, here’s the comprehensive list:

10 City with The Most Expensive Cost of Living in Indonesia

Rank	City	Monthly Cost of Living in 2018	Monthly Cost of Living in 2022	Difference	Increase Rate (%)
1	DKI Jakarta	IDR 13,453,989	IDR 14,884,110	IDR 1,430,121	10.63%
2	Bekasi	IDR 13,670,405	IDR 14,335,418	IDR 665,103	4.86%
3	Surabaya	IDR 11,969,458	IDR 13,357,752	IDR 1,388,294	11.60%
4	Depok	IDR 11,040,193	IDR 12,353,767	IDR 1,313,574	11.90%
5	Makassar	IDR 9,994,517	IDR 11,504,942	IDR 1,510,425	15.11%
6	Tangerang	IDR 9,943,413	IDR 10,964,940	IDR 1,021,527	10.27%
7	Bogor	IDR 9,849,176	IDR 10,731,158	IDR 881,982	8.92%
8	Kendari	IDR 8,983,584	IDR 10,233,554	IDR 1,249,970	13.91%
9	Batam	IDR 9,106,539	IDR 10,026,846	IDR 920,309	10.11%
10	Balikpapan	IDR 9,512,648	IDR 9,869,210	IDR 1,356,562	15.94%

High spending and inflated goods prices contribute significantly to the most expensive cost of living in various Indonesian cities. Additionally, factors like dining out, information technology, communication, financial services, and education continue to wield influence.

Among the five cities presently topping Indonesia’s expensive living list, they’ve encountered an average increase of over 5% compared to 2018. Notably, Makassar and Kendari, located outside Java, have witnessed the most substantial spikes in living costs, surpassing 11%.

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