The cost of fishing at sea using an inboard motor boat (a boat with an engine) reaches Rp 4.3 million per trip. The largest cost component for fishermen is labor wages, reaching Rp 1.7 million.
According to a 2014 survey of fishing households conducted by the Central Bureau of Statistics, fuel expenditure reached Rp 900,000. The types of fuel used are quite diverse, ranging from gasoline, diesel, and kerosene, all depending on their intended use.
Another significant cost component is provisions, both purchased and estimated for unpurchased goods, reaching Rp 700,000.
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