- Cost of Living
- Indonesia
- China
- Yogyakarta
- Beijing
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Yogyakarta (Indonesia) and Beijing (China)
| Food | 45% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Yogyakarta (Indonesia) is 45% cheaper than in Beijing (China) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | Rp 23,857 (元15.06) | 元66 | 77% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Rp 28,167 (元17.78) | 元28 | 36% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | Rp 10,000 (元6.31) | 元26 | 76% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 16,875 (元10.65) | 元16.83 | 37% |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 14,500 (元9.15) | 元18.27 | 50% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 10,500 (元6.63) | 元12.14 | 45% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 25,000 (元15.78) | 元59 | 73% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 14,333 (元9.05) | 元17.22 | 47% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 13,333 (元8.41) | 元14.14 | 41% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | Rp 15,167 (元9.57) | 元4.40 | 118% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 250,000 (元158) | 元143 | 10% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Rp 14,667 (元9.26) | 元7.55 | 23% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 10,429 (元6.58) | 元12.56 | 48% |
| Housing | 66% | ||
| Housing in Yogyakarta (Indonesia) is 66% cheaper than in Beijing (China) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | Rp 3,166,670 (元1,998) | 元10,368 | 81% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 1,580,000 (元997) | 元358 | 179% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | Rp 256,250 (元162) | 元164 | 1% |
| 40” flat screen TV | Rp 6,000,000 (元3,787) | 元4,114 | 8% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | Rp 500,000 (元316) | 元736 | 57% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 20,000 (元12.62) | 元44 | 71% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 18,333 (元11.57) | 元26 | 55% |
| Clothes | 64% | ||
| Clothes in Yogyakarta (Indonesia) is 64% cheaper than in Beijing (China) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | Rp 575,000 (元363) | 元675 | 46% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | Rp 150,000 (元95) | 元300 | 68% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | Rp 400,000 (元252) | 元710 | 64% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | Rp 216,667 (元137) | 元713 | 81% |
| Transportation | 17% | ||
| Transportation in Yogyakarta (Indonesia) is 17% cheaper than in Beijing (China) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 170,000,000 (元107,288) | 元178,889 | 40% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 5,250 (元3.31) | 元7.33 | 55% |
| monthly ticket public transport | Rp 227,500 (元144) | 元82 | 75% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | Rp 28,452 (元17.96) | 元28 | 36% |
| Personal Care | 68% | ||
| Personal Care in Yogyakarta (Indonesia) is 68% cheaper than in Beijing (China) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | Rp 14,000 (元8.84) | 元22 | 60% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Rp 24,000 (元15.15) | 元47 | 68% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 15,000 (元9.47) | 元35 | 73% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 16,000 (元10.10) | 元30 | 67% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 10,000 (元6.31) | 元10.43 | 39% |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 4,000 (元2.52) | 元14.63 | 83% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 27,500 (元17.36) | 元114 | 85% |
| Entertainment | 56% | ||
| Entertainment in Yogyakarta (Indonesia) is 56% cheaper than in Beijing (China) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 92,000 (元58) | 元200 | 71% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 50,000 (元32) | 元145 | 78% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 180,000 (元114) | 元891 | 87% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | Rp 246,000 (元155) | 元375 | 59% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 64,286 (元41) | 元55 | 26% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 19,250 (元12.15) | 元32 | 62% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | Rp 26,429 (元16.68) | 元24 | 31% |
| iPod nano 16GB | Rp 1,250,000 (元789) | 元1,221 | 35% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,500 (元0.95) | 元0.74 | 27% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | Rp 206,429 (元130) | 元450 | 71% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | Rp 13,700 (元8.65) | 元17.90 | 52% |
| TOTAL | 52% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,127 prices entered by 234 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2013.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
元15,625
in Beijing
you would need to make just about 元7,463
(Rp 11,825,471)
in Yogyakarta.