Indonesia's **Kost** refers to boarding houses or share houses that provide accommodation for students, working professionals, or short-term residents. It is a cheap and practical housing option, especially popular in big cities. I also started my Indonesian life in a Kost...
Features of Kost:
▶️ Room Structure
Private rooms are provided (including furniture: bed, desk, wardrobe, etc.).
Some Kosts offer "Kamar Mandi Dalam" options with bathrooms inside the room and "Kamar Mandi Luar" options with bathrooms outside the room.
▶️ Shared Facilities
Shared kitchen, living room, laundry area, parking space, etc. are available.
High-end Kosts may also offer additional amenities such as swimming pools, gyms, and cafes.
▶️ Price
Monthly rent for affordable Kosts starts from around 1 million rupiah (approximately 90,000 won) and can go up to 3 million rupiah (approximately 270,000 won) or more for high-end Kosts.
Prices vary greatly depending on location, room size, and amenities provided.
▶️ Lease Term
Contracts are typically made on a monthly basis, with discounts sometimes offered for annual contracts.
A security deposit (Deposit) may also be required.
▶️ Types
Kost Putra/Laki-Laki: Male only.
Kost Putri/Wanita: Female only.
Kost Campur: Mixed male and female.
📍Location
Mainly concentrated in areas near universities, workplaces, or urban areas with convenient transportation.
Especially in Jakarta, they are often located in common residential areas such as South Jakarta Kuningan, Cilandak, Cipete, and Mampang.
▶️ Lifestyle and Rules
Some Kosts have curfew rules (Aturan Jam Malam) that restrict late-night entry.
There are also various rules regarding smoking, guest visits, etc.
▶️ Kost Reservation Methods
Online Platforms
Search and book through apps and websites such as Mamikos, OLX, and Kosthub.
You can compare photos, prices, and location information to find the desired Kost.
Direct Visit
Walk around the neighborhood and inquire directly.
❤️ There are also Kost franchise brands. I highly recommend Cove.
Website : www.cove.id
