Can you live in Bandung with $ 1,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $952, you would have roughly $48 left each month (Affordable).

Can you live in Bandung with $ 2,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $952, you would have roughly $1,048 left each month (Very Comfortable).

Can you live in Bandung with $ 3,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $952, you would have roughly $2,048 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

Can you live in Bandung with $ 5,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $952, you would have roughly $4,048 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

Can you live in Bandung with $ 8,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $952, you would have roughly $7,048 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

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Bandung, Indonesia

How much does it really cost to live in Bandung? Housing, food, transport, internet and more — plus what salary you need to live comfortably.

Asia 👥 2,500,000 people 🌴 Tropical climate Large city 💱 IDR

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$ $340 1-bedroom rent / mo

70 Quality of life / 100

64 Safety / 100

76 Internet / 100

80 Affordability / 100

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Estimated Monthly Cost

Single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Rent (1-bedroom)	$340
Food (moderate)	$260
Transport	$18
Utilities	$55
Internet	$25
Healthcare	$38
Entertainment	$115
Total (moderate)	$952

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Housing Costs

Typical monthly rent in Bandung.

Shared accommodation	$130
Studio	$240
1-bedroom	$340
2-bedroom	$550
3-bedroom	$820

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City Scores

How Bandung rates, out of 100.

Cost of living

Safety

Quality of life

Internet

Healthcare

Transport

Nightlife

Climate

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At a Glance

Climate🌴 Tropical
City sizeLarge
Near the seaNo
Geography🏙️ Urban
Capital cityJakarta
LanguageIndonesian
CurrencyIDR
Time zoneAsia/Jakarta

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Pros and Cons of Bandung

✅ Pros

Affordable cost of living
Fast and reliable internet
Good public transport network
Great overall quality of life
Vibrant nightlife and entertainment
Pleasant climate

⚠️ Cons

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Monthly Budget by Lifestyle

Based on a single person living in a 1-bedroom apartment.

Budget $608 per month Basic $702 per month Moderate $952 per month Comfortable $1,335 per month Premium $2,215 per month

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Can You Live in Bandung on These Salaries?

Estimated for a single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Monthly income	Status	Remaining
$ 1,000	Affordable	$48 / month
$ 2,000	Very Comfortable	$1,048 / month
$ 3,000	Premium Lifestyle	$2,048 / month
$ 5,000	Premium Lifestyle	$4,048 / month
$ 8,000	Premium Lifestyle	$7,048 / month