Cost Planner

Living Costs in Indonesia for Students

Plan your budget effectively with this comprehensive breakdown of living expenses for international students in Indonesia. From accommodation and food to transportation and recreation, understand the real costs of studying in Indonesia.

Example Monthly Budget in Depok (UI)

Monthly

Off-campus housingIDR 3,000,000

MealsIDR 3,000,000

Books and suppliesIDR 800,000

TransportIDR 600,000

Personal needsIDR 1,000,000

Phone and internetIDR 300,000

ExtrasIDR 500,000

Monthly Total:IDR 9,200,000

Example: the monthly student budget of UI for Depok. Your own costs depend on your city and how you live.

Monthly Costs in Depok (UI example)

Each figure is for one month.

Accommodation

Off-campus housing near UIIDR 3,000,000 a month

UI's monthly budget for a room in Depok.

Housing Tip

UI dorm rooms go first to local and scholarship students. Ask the UI international office for help with off-campus housing.

Food & Dining

MealsIDR 3,000,000 a month

Meals for one month.

Transportation

TransportIDR 600,000 a month
Bus 502 to UI Salemba campus, one rideIDR 3,000

Local travel for one month.

Utilities & Internet

Phone and internetIDR 300,000 a month

Phone and internet for one month.

Personal & Recreation

Personal needsIDR 1,000,000 a month
ExtrasIDR 500,000 a month
Books, photocopies and suppliesIDR 800,000 a month

Your own needs for one month.

Ways to Save

Simple ways to spend less.

Housing

Apply early for a campus dorm.
Look at boarding houses (rumah kost) near campus.

Getting around

At UI Depok, use the free yellow campus bus.
Use the Commuter Line train between Jakarta and Depok.

Costs People Forget

Costs that are not in a monthly budget.

Papers and fees

Student visa (code E30B), 1-year stay

IDR 6,000,000

Paid once for a 1-year stay, when your sponsor applies. A sponsor is a person or the university where you will study.

Exit Permit Only (EPO)

IDR 100,000

Paid when you leave Indonesia for good.

Duty stamps (materai)

IDR 10,000 each

A paid stamp needed on some official papers, such as UGM permit letters.

Getting around

Airport train to Yogyakarta

IDR 20,000 to IDR 50,000 for one trip

From Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA) to the city.

Taxi from YIA to the city

IDR 200,000 to IDR 300,000 for one trip

Depends on where you go.

Travel

Add money if you plan trips to places like Bandung, Bali or Sumatra.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about living costs in Indonesia. Money is in Indonesian rupiah (IDR).

How much does a student need each month near Universitas Indonesia (UI) in Depok?

UI's monthly student budget for Depok is IDR 9,200,000 in total. It is made of housing IDR 3,000,000, meals IDR 3,000,000, books and supplies IDR 800,000, transport IDR 600,000, internet and phone IDR 300,000, personal needs IDR 1,000,000 and extras IDR 500,000.