inp.polri.go.id - Jakarta. Vice Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Dahnil Anzar Simanjuntak, stated that the allocated cost for one person performing the 1447 Hijri/2026 AD Hajj in the Holy Land is 40 Riyals (SAR), or approximately IDR 180,000 per day. The 40 Riyals per day cost covers three meals with specific breakdowns.
He detailed the unit price of catering and food for Indonesian pilgrims during their stay in the Holy Land so that the public, especially pilgrims, understand their rights.
"We're disclosing everything. For example, regarding catering, how much does it cost? One day is around 40 Riyals," said Dahnil Anzar on Monday (1/19/2026).
He detailed that the 40 Riyals allocated were divided into 10 Riyals for breakfast, while 15 Riyals each were budgeted for lunch and dinner.
Dahnil highlighted price efficiencies compared to previous years with lunch and dinner, which were previously priced at 17 Riyals, have now been reduced to 15 Riyals.
The price reduction is claimed to be a form of extraordinary negotiation and efficiency without compromising quality standards.
The government emphasized that despite the price reduction, food specifications, nutritional value, and portion weight remain top priorities and must not be reduced in the slightest by catering providers.
This transparency does not only apply to the consumption sector. The Vice Minister emphasized that accommodation costs, including the standard of hotels used by pilgrims, will also be publicly disclosed.
The goal is to create an open Hajj ecosystem. By knowing the capital costs incurred by the government, pilgrims can assess the adequacy of the services they receive on the ground.
"Pilgrims must also be informed so they understand their rights and obligations. Therefore, we want all parties involved to ensure mutual oversight," said Dahnil.
This transparent pricing policy is expected to minimize the potential for misappropriation of pilgrim funds and ensure that service providers in Saudi Arabia are fair in serving God's guests.
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