Jakarta vs Bandar Lampung
How to read the comparison chart
The grouped bars score each city 0–100 on cost, climate and safety — taller is better. Jakarta leads on any axis where its bar is higher, Bandar Lampung where its is. The cost bar uses a higher-is-cheaper scale, so Bandar Lampung's taller cost bar reflects its lower cost of living, not a higher price.
| Axis | Jakarta | Bandar Lampung |
|---|---|---|
| Livability | 55 | 61 |
| Cost (higher=cheaper) | 40 | 44 |
| Climate | 81 | 89 |
| Safety | 48 | 54 |
| Summer °C | 27.8 | 26.2 |
| Winter °C | 26.6 | 25.1 |
| Top disaster risk | earthquake | earthquake |
Jakarta vs Bandar Lampung: the short answer
Bandar Lampung comes out ahead on overall livability (61/100), modestly above Jakarta (55/100). The two cities diverge most on climate. On affordability Bandar Lampung is the cheaper base — nearly identical prices on our cost index (Jakarta 40 vs Bandar Lampung 44, where a higher score means a lower cost of living, normalised from World Bank price levels). For climate, Jakarta runs warmer in summer (about 27.8°C peak vs 26.2°C in Bandar Lampung), while winter lows sit near 26.6°C in Jakarta and 25.1°C in Bandar Lampung. On natural-disaster exposure Bandar Lampung is the safer choice (safety 54/100); the dominant modelled hazard is earthquake for Jakarta and earthquake for Bandar Lampung.
Which city should you choose?
- On a tight budget → Bandar Lampung — lower everyday costs..
- You want warmth → Jakarta — hotter summers.
- Safety is the priority → Bandar Lampung — lower disaster risk.
- Best all-rounder → Bandar Lampung — 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 Jakarta or Bandar Lampung better to live in?
Bandar Lampung scores higher overall — 61 vs 55 on our 0–100 livability index, which weights cost, climate and safety.
Which is cheaper, Jakarta or Bandar Lampung?
Bandar Lampung has the lower cost of living (cost index 44 vs 40; higher = cheaper, from World Bank price levels).
Which is warmer, Jakarta or Bandar Lampung?
Jakarta — summer highs reach about 27.8°C versus 26.2°C in Bandar Lampung.
Which is safer from natural disasters, Jakarta or Bandar Lampung?
Bandar Lampung (disaster-safety 54/100). Main hazard: earthquake in Jakarta, earthquake in Bandar Lampung.
What is the main natural-disaster risk in Jakarta?
earthquake is the dominant modelled hazard for Jakarta on our risk index.
How is the Jakarta vs Bandar Lampung 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.