Bandung, Indonesia
Editor
March 12, 2023
Living in Bandung, Indonesia: Overview
Overall score | Worksplorer index
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80%
Quality of life -
20%
Cost of living -
62%
Connectivity -
92%
Weather
54
General
| Currency | IDR |
| Population (in millions) | 2.5 |
| Quality of life (world rank from 1 to 200) | 145 |
| Cost of living compared to Chicago, USA | 40% cheaper |
| Best neighborhood to stay | Ciumbuleuit, Bandung Barat |
Culture
| Number of museums and galleries | 30 |
| Top selling local beer | Bintang |
| Most popular local dish | Soto Bandung |
Travel
| Most popular tourist attraction(s) | Tangkuban Perahu, Kawah Putih, Saung Angklung Udjo |
| Discount airline | AirAsia |
| Major airline | Lion Air |
| Largest ride sharing company | Gojek |
| Primary train stations | Bandung Station, Cicaheum Station, Kiaracondong Station |
| Primary airports | Husein Sastranegara International Airport, Kertajati International Airport, and Cibeureum Airport |
| Best rental car company | Europcar |
| Used car costs | 20000000 IDR |
Connectivity
| Apple store addresses | Apple Store Bandung is located at Jl. Merdeka No. 57, Bandung 40111, Indonesia |
| Internet connection (in Mbps) | 10 Mbps |
| Power socket type | C, F |
| Supply voltage | 220V |
| Best electronics store | Tokopedia |
| Best internet carrier | Telkomsel |
| Primary cellular carrier | Telkomsel |
| Average monthly cost for internet | 150,000 IDR |
Shopping
| The best drug store | |
| Best restaurant chain | |
| The best grocery store | |
| The most popular fashion brand |
Regulatory
| GDP per capita | $3,845 / year |
| Average annual income | $7000 |
| Sales tax rate | 10% |
| Income tax rate | 25% |
| Tourist visa valid (in days) | 90 days |
Financial
| Average mortgage rate | 8.5% |
| Suggested ATM take out | 100000 IDR |
| Bank that has the most ATM machines | Bank Mandiri |
| Average tip in restaurant | 10-15% |
| Pay using credit or debit card | Not very common |
Health
| Emergency Phone Numbers | 112 (general), 110 (police), 118 (ambulance), 113 (firefighters) |
| Polution per square meter | 2,845 |
| Health quality rank (according to WHO) | 73 |
| Main religion |
Quality of life
80%
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60%
Safety, freedom, rights -
99%
Traffic -
123%
Property to income -
40%
Crime -
65%
Healthcare -
92%
Weather
Salaries
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | IDR 4,037,500 |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 10.4% |
Childcare
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | IDR 1,108,333 |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | IDR 80,094,233 |
Cost of living
20%
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Purchasing Power
26%
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Rent
6%
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Food
34%
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Restaurant
15%
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Workspace
68%
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Transport
43%
Rent
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre Per Month | IDR 3,621,428.57 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre Per Month | IDR 2,168,750.00 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre Per Month | IDR 5,700,000.00 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre Per Month | IDR 4,550,000.00 |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend), Sports And Leisure | IDR 137,500.00 |
Food
| Milk (regular), (1 liter) | IDR 18,000.00 |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | IDR 15,681.82 |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | IDR 23,523.69 |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | IDR 121,857.14 |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | IDR 6,500.00 |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | IDR 320,000.00 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | IDR 33,163.46 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | IDR 60,000.00 |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | IDR 35,000.00 |
| Chicken Fillets (1kg) | IDR 42,833.33 |
| Apples (1kg) | IDR 33,500.00 |
| Oranges (1kg) | IDR 20,125.00 |
| Potato (1kg) | IDR 18,375.00 |
| Lettuce (1 head) | IDR 14,928.57 |
| Rice (white), (1kg) | IDR 12,607.14 |
| Tomato (1kg) | IDR 15,571.43 |
| Banana (1kg) | IDR 17,250.00 |
| Onion (1kg) | IDR 26,857.14 |
| Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | IDR 130,500.00 |
Restaurants
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | IDR 20,000.00 |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | IDR 185,000.00 |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | IDR 50,000.00 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | IDR 45,000.00 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | IDR 75,000.00 |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | IDR 8,576.92 |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) | IDR 4,678.57 |
| Cappuccino (regular) | IDR 27,461.54 |
Connectivity
94%
Infrastructure
89/100
Internet speed
92/100
Internet cost
95/100
Pre-paid plan
98/100
Utilities (Monthly)
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment | IDR 529,488.64 |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | IDR 2,417.51 |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | IDR 540,000.62 |
Sports
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | IDR 373,333.33 |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | IDR 137,500.00 |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | IDR 50,000.00 |
Transportation
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | IDR 5,000.00 |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | IDR 218,695.65 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | IDR 12,642.91 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | IDR 500,000,000.00 |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | IDR 411,616,666.67 |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | IDR 17,500.00 |
| Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | IDR 7,000.00 |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | IDR 50,000.00 |
