Magelang travel budget

Magelang: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Magelang

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Magelang for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • /
  • $ 4.1 per person
  • $ 0.9 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 141* (2298800 IDR)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • /
  • $ 8.9 per person
  • $ 2.7 per person
  • $ 3.4 per person

Total budget:

$ 420* (6840050 IDR)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • NC
  • $ 15 per person
  • $ 6 per person
  • $ 6.8 per person

Total budget:

$ 760* (12392562 IDR)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Magelang compared to United States in 2025

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Magelang in 2025 is 63% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Magelang in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

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Local prices in Magelang by expense type

Restaurant budget in Magelang

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Magelang is 66% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Restaurant: sample prices in Magelang (compared to United States)2222424213136.66.61.91.96.86.82.72.72.32.3United StatesMagelangLunch3 course dinnerMcDonald's mealLocal beer0246810121416182022242628303234363840424446
Lunch
Lunch
$ 1.9/person
($ 0.9 to $ 5.2)

91% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 6.8/person
($ 5.2 to $ 22)

83% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 2.7/person
($ 2.7 to $ 4.1)

77% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Local beer
Local beer
$ 2.3 for 500ml
($ 1.8 to $ 3.1)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 3.4 for 330ml
($ 2.3 to $ 4.1)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3.8/cup
($ 3.4 to $ 4.1)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.6/can
($ 0.5 to $ 0.7)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.2/bottle
($ 0.2 to $ 0.4)

88% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Supermarket food budget in Magelang

On average, the price of supermarket food in Magelang is 60% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Milk
Milk
$ 1.3/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.8)

12% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.2
Bread
Bread
$ 1.1/500g
($ 1.1 to $ 1.4)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Rice
Rice
$ 0.8/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 1.1)

82% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2/12 eggs
($ 0.9 to $ 2.5)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1
Chicken
Chicken
$ 3.5/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 4.1)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Apples
Apples
$ 2.7/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 3.4)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 0.9/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 2.1)

82% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.2/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 2.1)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.5
($ 0.4 to $ 0.7)

81% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Magelang

On average, the price of transport in Magelang is 69% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.2/ticket
( $ 0.2)

93% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.4/km
($ 0.4 to $ 1.1)

81% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 0.9/litre
($ 0.7 to $ 0.9)

14% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 0.5
($ 0.5 to $ 0.8)

87% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Leisure activity budget in Magelang

On average, budget for leisure activities in Magelang is 77% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 3.4/ticket
($ 2.3 to $ 5.2)

77% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16
Tennis
Tennis
$ 5.2/hr
( $ 5.2)

77% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 24

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Magelang

On average, shopping budget in Magelang is 45% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 2.5/pack
($ 1.9 to $ 2.8)

77% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 46
($ 14 to $ 63)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 30
($ 8.9 to $ 43)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

Sydney → Bali
Sydney → Bali
Sydney → Bali
$ 528
(fair price: $ 429)
Melbourne → Bali
Melbourne → Bali
Melbourne → Bali
$ 477
(fair price: $ 389)
Sydney → Java (Jakarta)
Sydney → Java (Jakarta)
Sydney → Java (Jakarta)
$ 714
(fair price: $ 602)
London → Bali
London → Bali
London → Bali
$ 979
(fair price: $ 868)
Manchester → Bali
Manchester → Bali
Manchester → Bali
$ 1057
(fair price: $ 906)
London → Java (Jakarta)
London → Java (Jakarta)
London → Java (Jakarta)
$ 815
(fair price: $ 713)



About this information on the cost of living in Magelang

The information about the cost of living in Magelang shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Magelang was updated on 30-03-2025.

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