Cost of Living in Semarang

Summary of cost of living in Semarang, Indonesia:

  • Rent in Semarang is, on average, 90.6% lower than in Los Angeles.
Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 27,500.00 Rp 20,000.00-30,000.00
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 195,000.00 Rp 150,000.00-600,000.00
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 57,000.00 Rp 50,000.00-70,000.00
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 32,500.00 Rp 20,000.00-60,000.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 47,500.00 Rp 30,000.00-75,000.00
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 22,000.00 Rp 10,000.00-50,000.00
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 7,533.33 Rp 5,700.00-10,000.00
Bottled Water (12 oz) 3,533.33 Rp 3,000.00-10,000.00
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 19,500.00 Rp 15,000.00-22,000.00
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 14,817.37 Rp 13,607.79-16,329.34
White Rice (1 lb) 6,463.70 Rp 5,669.91-7,257.49
Eggs (12, Large Size) 24,979.20 Rp 15,312.00-36,000.00
Local Cheese (1 lb) 44,149.71 Rp 28,122.76-68,038.94
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 19,504.50 Rp 11,339.82-45,359.29
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 66,904.95 Rp 54,431.15-90,718.58
Apples (1 lb) 19,844.69 Rp 13,607.79-45,359.29
Bananas (1 lb) 12,020.21 Rp 6,803.89-14,968.57
Oranges (1 lb) 14,741.77 Rp 8,164.67-27,215.57
Tomatoes (1 lb) 12,814.00 Rp 5,443.11-20,411.68
Potatoes (1 lb) 14,741.77 Rp 4,989.52-22,679.65
Onions (1 lb) 17,576.73 Rp 11,339.82-22,679.65
Lettuce (1 Head) 14,375.00 Rp 5,000.00-25,000.00
Bottled Water (50 oz) 6,833.33 Rp 5,500.00-8,000.00
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 250,000.00 Rp 225,000.00-1,000,000.00
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 41,767.68 Rp 25,000.00-70,000.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 46,500.00 Rp 35,000.00-58,000.00
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 37,000.00 Rp 35,000.00-50,000.00
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 4,000.00 Rp 3,500.00-7,000.00
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 257,173.91 Rp 210,000.00-304,347.83
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 15,000.00 Rp 12,000.00-15,000.00
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 8,046.72 Rp
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) ?
Gasoline (1 Liter) 12,588.00 Rp 10,000.00-20,000.00
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 400,000,000.00 Rp
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 541,650,000.00 Rp 500,000,000.00-583,300,000.00
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 1,215,833.33 Rp 510,000.00-2,500,000.00
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 46,250.00 Rp 34,000.00-55,000.00
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 377,500.00 Rp 350,000.00-500,000.00
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership 364,583.33 Rp 200,000.00-1,000,000.00
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 83,333.33 Rp 50,000.00-150,000.00
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 40,000.00 Rp 35,000.00-50,000.00
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 733,333.33 Rp 300,000.00-1,500,000.00
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 38,666,666.67 Rp 24,000,000.00-50,000,000.00
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 500,000.00 Rp 150,000.00-1,000,000.00
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 525,000.00 Rp 150,000.00-800,000.00
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 1,025,000.00 Rp 800,000.00-1,326,000.00
Men's Leather Business Shoes 700,000.00 Rp 400,000.00-800,000.00
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 4,080,000.00 Rp 1,600,000.00-7,000,000.00
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 2,500,000.00 Rp 1,000,000.00-4,000,000.00
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 8,833,333.33 Rp 2,500,000.00-12,000,000.00
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 6,833,333.33 Rp 1,500,000.00-10,500,000.00
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 1,950,947.60 Rp 1,858,045.34-2,043,849.87
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 929,022.67 Rp 464,511.33-1,393,534.00
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 3,325,000.00 Rp
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 7.83 4.00-11.00

Prices in Semarang

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Last update: 18 December 2025
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