5 Cities With The Cheapest Cost Of Living In Indonesia, Bali One Of Them

City with the cheapest living expenses in Indonesia (freepic)

YOGYAKARTA - Planning to move to a new city? Apart from considering factors such as climate and facilities, living expenses are also important considerations. So which cities with the cheapest living expenses in Indonesia?

Well, if you want to find a city with a friendly living expenses in your pocket, Indonesia has many interesting choices. Curious? Here are some cities that offer cheap living expenses.

Based on data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), several cities in Indonesia offer more affordable living expenses compared to big cities, including:

One of the cities with the lowest living expenses is Cilacap, Central Java. With an average household expenditure of around IDR 5.38 million per month, Cilacap allows its people to meet their daily needs more efficiently.

Cilacap City is included in this list, in line with the data submitted by the Deputy for Distribution and Services Statistics of BPS, Pudji Ismartini.

The city of Sibolga, North Sumatra, is also included in the list of cities with cheap living expenses. Although slightly higher than Cilacap, Sibolga still offers relatively affordable prices for daily needs.

However, interestingly, although the Provincial Minimum Wage (UMP) of Sibolga City is low, the cost of living in this city remains under control.

Looking for a city with a friendly living expenses in a bag? Kudus can be the right choice. With an average cost of living of around Rp. 5.71 million per month, the city offers a perfect balance between living comfort and the most efficient spending.

In addition, those who live in Kudus also have affordable food costs ranging from Rp. 7,000 to Rp. 11,000 per serving, you can taste various typical Kudus culinary delights without worrying about draining your wallet

For students looking for a city with affordable living expenses in Bali, Singaraja can be an attractive choice. Interestingly, located in Buleleng Regency, this city offers a calmer atmosphere than the main tourist area in Bali.

Before continuing, also read the article discussing 3 Cultural Tourist Attractions in Bali that Must Be Visited During Holidays

With the 2022 UMK of IDR 2,716,206.49, the cost of living in Singaraja is low. You can even find boarding houses at prices ranging from IDR 300 thousand per month and enjoy delicious food at a price of around IDR 15 thousand per serving.

In addition, the existence of Udayana University and Ganesha University of Education also provides quality education options for students.

In addition to its stunning natural beauty, Purwokerto also offers another advantage for newcomers, namely in the form of very affordable living expenses.

With an average UMP of IDR 2,118,123 and an average cost of living of around IDR 5.88 million per month, this city is an attractive option for those who want to save expenses.

Well, for students, it is interesting that the cost of boarding and living daily in Purwokerto can be reduced to Rp. 500,000 to Rp. 800,000 per month.

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