The following is an extract from the Jakarta Post. Be interesting to see what happens if they bring similar to Bali. It wouldn't deter new arrivals as they have no idea of the existing prices, but it might put some of the regulars off!
"Be ready to dig deeper into your pocket when you want to have a sauna, go to the karaoke, get a massage, attend a fashion show or a beauty contest, or to play billiard starting from next month in Jakarta. When the City Council approves the revision of 11 bylaws this month, you are required to pay up to 75 percent of entertainment tax.
The bylaw revision covers tax on automotives, vehicle ownership change, parking fees and on entertainment. Governor Fauzi Bowo is obliged to propose the changes as the consequence of the implementation of the 2009 Law on Regional Tax and Levy.
Just look at the following examples: Now perhaps you pay Rp 100,000 (US$11) for a one-hour massage. Next month you must pay another Rp 75,000 just for the tax. The total payment is Rp 175,000. Naturally you are also expected to tip.
Next: You want to drink beer at a night club. Say the price is Rp 30,000 per bottle. In June the price will be Rp 52,500. For parking your car, Governor Fauzi Bowo will also increase the tariff. So if now the parking fee per hour is Rp 2,000, next month the minimum payment will be at least Rp 2,200.
Going to cinema? The current ticket price is Rp 50,000. But another 35 percent charge will be imposed on top of that. Meanwhile automotive tax will also have a 10 percent hike."