In an era where food delivery services are booming, our latest survey reveals that many Indonesians still enjoy dining out, particularly those from the SES Middle class and Balikpapan area.
Then, how often do people in Indonesia go for eating outside? What are the factors that help them decide to choose a place to go for dining out? Check out the complete data in the infographic below.
Favorite Places to Get Food
Here’s a breakdown of Indonesians’ preferred ways to access food:
- Eating outside (restaurants, cafes, food courts): 47%
- Highest among SES Middle (53%)
- Cooking at home or eating home-cooked food: 33%
- SES Lower prefers home-cooked meals more (36%)
- Delivery services: 20%
- More common in SES Middle and Upper (23%)
Top Locations for food preferences include:
- Balikpapan leads in eating outside (67%), showing a strong preference for restaurants and cafes.
- Batam stands out for home-cooked food with 71% choosing this option.
- Bali has an even split for eating outside and delivery services, both at 25%.
How Often Do Indonesians Eat Out?
This survey highlights the frequency of dining out among Indonesians:
- 2-3 times a week: 31%
- Once a week: 24%
- Every day: 16%
- Once every 2-3 weeks: 13%
- Once a month: 9%
This data shows a steady inclination for dining out weekly, especially in urban areas.
Favorite Places for Eating Out
Indonesians’ top choices for eating out include:
- Roadside restaurants and cafes: 38% overall, especially popular among SES Lower (42%).
- Restaurants or cafes in malls: 27%, favored by SES Upper (36%).
- Food stalls like warteg: 22%—a strong choice for affordable local food.
- Food courts (pujasera): 7%.
- Eatery or rumah makan: 6%.
This trend highlights a mix of affordability (warteg and roadside stalls) and modern dining experiences (mall-based cafes).
How Much Do Indonesians Spend When Dining Out?
Indonesians show a preference for budget-friendly options when eating out:
- Less than IDR 50,000: 31%
- IDR 50,000 – 200,000: 48% (most common spending range).
- IDR 200,000 – 500,000: 17%.
- More than IDR 1,000,000: Only 2%.
This reflects that dining out remains a cost-conscious activity for most households, with moderate spending being the norm.
All in all, our study found out that Indonesians have a strong preference for dining out, particularly for affordable options like roadside cafes and wartegs, with spending mainly in the IDR 50,000–200,000 range. SES Middle and urban regions like Balikpapan lead in dining out trends, while home-cooked meals remain significant for SES Lower groups.
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