JLL Finds Jakarta Office Fit-Out Costs Lower Than in Major Southeast Asian Cities

Jakarta remains one of the more affordable major office markets in Southeast Asia for companies planning workplace renovations, according to JLL. Its office fit-out costs are below those in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Manila and Bangkok.

The finding appears in JLL’s Asia Pacific Office Fit-Out Costs Guide 2026, which examines market trends and cost factors across 27 cities in 14 countries. The guide focuses on capital expenditure planning and office design strategies as businesses face increasingly complex requirements.

Fit-out costs have continued to rise across the Asia-Pacific region. The average reached $1,550 per square meter, with annual increases of 2% to 5%. JLL attributed the pressure to limited labor availability, higher material costs and more complicated mechanical, electrical and building technology systems.

Rosari Chia, head of office leasing advisory at JLL Indonesia, said comparisons between cities can help companies set investment priorities, procurement strategies and workplace standards that reflect local market conditions. “Comparing Jakarta’s office fit-out costs with those of other major cities in the region provides companies with a reference for determining priorities, procurement strategies and workplace planning that align with market conditions,” she said in a press release.

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Comparing Jakarta’s office fit-out costs with those of other major cities in the region provides companies with a reference for determining priorities, procurement strategies and workplace planning that align with market conditions.