Most Expensive Neighborhoods in Jakarta

All 21 neighborhoods in Jakarta ranked by cost of living index. Updated 2026.

Highest Rent
$650/mo
City Avg Rent
$500/mo
Neighborhoods
21

Most Expensive Neighborhoods in Jakarta — Full Rankings

# Neighborhood 1BR Rent Index vs Avg
1 Menteng $650/mo 1.30x +30%
2 Sudirman (SCBD) $625/mo 1.25x +25%
3 Thamrin $610/mo 1.22x +22%
4 Senopati $600/mo 1.20x +20%
5 Kemang $590/mo 1.18x +18%
6 Kuningan $575/mo 1.15x +15%
7 Pondok Indah $560/mo 1.12x +12%
8 Cikini $550/mo 1.10x +10%
9 Pantai Indah Kapuk $540/mo 1.08x +8%
10 Cilandak $525/mo 1.05x +5%
11 Kelapa Gading $510/mo 1.02x +2%
12 Cipete $510/mo 1.02x +2%
13 Tebet $475/mo 0.95x -5%
14 Pluit $450/mo 0.90x -10%
15 Sunter $440/mo 0.88x -12%
16 Ancol $425/mo 0.85x -15%
17 Cempaka Putih $410/mo 0.82x -18%
18 Bintaro $410/mo 0.82x -18%
19 Tangerang $375/mo 0.75x -25%
20 Bekasi $360/mo 0.72x -28%
21 Depok $340/mo 0.68x -32%

Rent estimates based on city average of $500/mo adjusted by neighborhood cost index. Index 1.00 = city average.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most expensive neighborhood in Jakarta?

The most expensive neighborhood in Jakarta is Menteng, with an estimated 1-bedroom rent of $650/month — 30% above the city average.

How much more expensive is Menteng than the city average?

Menteng is approximately 30% more expensive than the Jakarta average. 1-bedroom rent is $650/mo vs $500/mo city-wide.

How many neighborhoods does Jakarta have?

Our database covers 21 neighborhoods in Jakarta, each with detailed cost-of-living and salary data.

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