Bandar Lampung vs Pekanbaru
How to read the comparison chart
The grouped bars score each city 0–100 on cost, climate and safety — taller is better. Bandar Lampung leads on any axis where its bar is higher, Pekanbaru where its is. The cost bar uses a higher-is-cheaper scale, so Pekanbaru's taller cost bar reflects its lower cost of living, not a higher price.
| Axis | Bandar Lampung | Pekanbaru |
|---|---|---|
| Livability | 61 | 61 |
| Cost (higher=cheaper) | 44 | 45 |
| Climate | 89 | 84 |
| Safety | 54 | 56 |
| Summer °C | 26.2 | 27.1 |
| Winter °C | 25.1 | 26.0 |
| Top disaster risk | earthquake | flooding |
Bandar Lampung vs Pekanbaru: the short answer
Pekanbaru comes out ahead on overall livability (61/100), only marginally above Bandar Lampung (61/100). The two cities diverge most on climate. On affordability Pekanbaru is the cheaper base — nearly identical prices on our cost index (Bandar Lampung 44 vs Pekanbaru 45, where a higher score means a lower cost of living, normalised from World Bank price levels). For climate, Pekanbaru runs warmer in summer (about 27.1°C peak vs 26.2°C in Bandar Lampung), while winter lows sit near 25.1°C in Bandar Lampung and 26.0°C in Pekanbaru. On natural-disaster exposure Pekanbaru is the safer choice (safety 56/100); the dominant modelled hazard is earthquake for Bandar Lampung and flooding for Pekanbaru.
Which city should you choose?
- On a tight budget → Pekanbaru — lower everyday costs..
- You want warmth → Pekanbaru — hotter summers.
- Safety is the priority → Pekanbaru — lower disaster risk.
- Best all-rounder → Pekanbaru — highest overall livability.
Data & methodology
Cost scores are normalised from World Bank price-level data. Climate figures (summer highs, winter lows) are drawn from 1991–2020 climate normals. Disaster-safety blends USGS earthquake history (magnitude 4.5+ within 300 km since 1980), tropical-cyclone basin position, flood/elevation exposure and Köppen climate zone. The livability score is the weighted composite of cost, climate and safety. All figures are planning indicators for 2026, not guarantees — verify specifics before relocating.
FAQ
Is Bandar Lampung or Pekanbaru better to live in?
Pekanbaru scores higher overall — 61 vs 61 on our 0–100 livability index, which weights cost, climate and safety.
Which is cheaper, Bandar Lampung or Pekanbaru?
Pekanbaru has the lower cost of living (cost index 45 vs 44; higher = cheaper, from World Bank price levels).
Which is warmer, Bandar Lampung or Pekanbaru?
Pekanbaru — summer highs reach about 27.1°C versus 26.2°C in Bandar Lampung.
Which is safer from natural disasters, Bandar Lampung or Pekanbaru?
Pekanbaru (disaster-safety 56/100). Main hazard: earthquake in Bandar Lampung, flooding in Pekanbaru.
What is the main natural-disaster risk in Bandar Lampung?
earthquake is the dominant modelled hazard for Bandar Lampung on our risk index.
How is the Bandar Lampung vs Pekanbaru comparison calculated?
Cost comes from World Bank price levels, climate from 1991–2020 normals, and disaster risk from USGS earthquake data, cyclone-basin position and flood exposure; livability is their weighted composite.