Is Tebet Expensive?

Jakarta, Indonesia

-5% vs Jakarta avg

Living in Tebet, Jakarta

Tebet is a relatively affordable area in Jakarta, with a cost of living index of 23.3 — that is -5% compared to the Jakarta average. At #13 of 21, it is below the city average in cost. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around Rp 7,332,455/month, compared to a range of Rp 5,248,494 in Depok to Rp 10,033,886 in Menteng.

Monthly Budget Breakdown

For a typical resident of Tebet, housing takes up roughly 36% of monthly expenses. Food and groceries account for about 17%, while transportation costs around 9%. To live comfortably here — meaning rent stays at or below 30% of gross income — you would need an annual salary of approximately Rp 293,298,193 before tax.

Typical Salaries in Tebet

Salaries in Tebet reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 23.3:

After tax and deductions of 18.5% in Indonesia, take-home pay for someone earning Rp 293,298,193 would be roughly Rp 239,038,027/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.

Key Stats

23.3
COLI Index
0.95x
vs City Avg
Rp 7,332,455
Est. 1BR Rent
#13
of 21 Areas
18.5%
Total Deductions

Tax & Deductions in Tebet

Estimated annual deductions on a Rp 269,757,154 salary in Tebet, Jakarta (local employee).

Income Tax
14%
BPJS (Health + Employment)
5.0%
Total Deductions: 18.5%
Est. Take-Home: Rp 219,830,008/yr

Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.

Salary Equivalents

What a $75,000 USD salary in Tebet would need to be elsewhere:

City Currency Equivalent
New York USD $17,475
London GBP £15,039
Dubai AED AED 87,441

Other Neighborhoods in Jakarta

Neighborhood COLI Multiplier vs Avg
Menteng 31.9 1.30x +30%
Sudirman (SCBD) 30.6 1.25x +25%
Thamrin 29.9 1.22x +22%
Senopati 29.4 1.20x +20%
Kemang 28.9 1.18x +18%

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Similar Neighborhoods Worldwide

Neighborhoods with a similar cost of living to Tebet:

Bielany, Warsaw Natolin, Warsaw Muizenberg, Cape Town Grīziņkalns, Riga Kuta, Bali (Denpasar) Cedritos, Bogotá

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tebet expensive in Jakarta?

Tebet is one of the more affordable neighborhoods in Jakarta. It costs about -5% less than the city average, ranking #13 out of 21 neighborhoods.

How does Tebet compare to the Jakarta average?

The cost of living in Tebet is below the Jakarta average. With a multiplier of 0.95x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are -5% compared to the city baseline.

Data Sources: Cost of living indices based on crowd-sourced price data and official statistics. Tax calculations follow 2026 rates. Sources include OECD Better Life Index. Figures are estimates and may vary based on individual circumstances.