- Cost of Living
- China
- Indonesia
- Beijing
- Jakarta
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Beijing (China) and Jakarta (Indonesia)
| Food | 27% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Beijing (China) is 27% more expensive than in Jakarta (Indonesia) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 元66 (Rp 103,945) | Rp 47,083 | 121% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元28 (Rp 43,862) | Rp 39,717 | 10% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 元26 (Rp 41,198) | Rp 19,809 | 108% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元16.83 (Rp 26,673) | Rp 16,412 | 63% |
| 12 eggs, large | 元18.27 (Rp 28,954) | Rp 20,945 | 38% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元12.14 (Rp 19,241) | Rp 11,245 | 71% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元59 (Rp 93,940) | Rp 45,077 | 108% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元17.22 (Rp 27,289) | Rp 26,117 | 4% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 元14.14 (Rp 22,410) | Rp 20,575 | 9% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 元4.40 (Rp 6,972) | Rp 21,229 | 67% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元143 (Rp 226,289) | Rp 350,000 | 35% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7.55 (Rp 11,956) | Rp 17,338 | 31% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元12.56 (Rp 19,895) | Rp 12,063 | 65% |
| Housing | 8% | ||
| Housing in Beijing (China) is 8% more expensive than in Jakarta (Indonesia) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 元10,368 (Rp 16,428,975) | Rp 14,125,000 | 16% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元358 (Rp 566,908) | Rp 984,615 | 42% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 元164 (Rp 259,285) | Rp 340,667 | 24% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元4,114 (Rp 6,519,190) | Rp 5,893,270 | 11% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | 元736 (Rp 1,165,530) | Rp 1,754,550 | 34% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元44 (Rp 69,040) | Rp 39,278 | 76% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元26 (Rp 41,011) | Rp 34,167 | 20% |
| Clothes | 6% | ||
| Clothes in Beijing (China) is 6% more expensive than in Jakarta (Indonesia) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 元675 (Rp 1,069,553) | Rp 790,909 | 35% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 元300 (Rp 475,357) | Rp 583,333 | 19% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 元710 (Rp 1,125,012) | Rp 785,900 | 43% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 元713 (Rp 1,128,973) | Rp 762,069 | 48% |
| Transportation | 29% | ||
| Transportation in Beijing (China) is 29% cheaper than in Jakarta (Indonesia) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元178,889 (Rp 283,453,849) | Rp 421,714,000 | 33% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7.33 (Rp 11,621) | Rp 7,467 | 56% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 元82 (Rp 130,157) | Rp 250,000 | 48% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | 元28 (Rp 44,815) | Rp 41,612 | 8% |
| Personal Care | 46% | ||
| Personal Care in Beijing (China) is 46% more expensive than in Jakarta (Indonesia) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 元22 (Rp 35,086) | Rp 33,825 | 4% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元47 (Rp 74,020) | Rp 34,800 | 113% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元35 (Rp 55,458) | Rp 32,200 | 72% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元30 (Rp 47,762) | Rp 30,590 | 56% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元10.43 (Rp 16,524) | Rp 17,667 | 6% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元14.63 (Rp 23,174) | Rp 14,539 | 59% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元114 (Rp 180,460) | Rp 80,909 | 123% |
| Entertainment | 0% | ||
| Entertainment in Beijing (China) is 0% cheaper than in Jakarta (Indonesia) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元200 (Rp 316,905) | Rp 247,500 | 28% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元145 (Rp 230,366) | Rp 75,790 | 204% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元891 (Rp 1,412,490) | Rp 257,778 | 448% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 元375 (Rp 594,196) | Rp 936,364 | 37% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元55 (Rp 86,621) | Rp 106,154 | 18% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 元32 (Rp 50,210) | Rp 36,563 | 37% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 元24 (Rp 38,128) | Rp 43,800 | 13% |
| iPod nano 16GB | 元1,221 (Rp 1,934,482) | Rp 2,771,430 | 30% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.74 (Rp 1,177) | Rp 2,411 | 51% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 元450 (Rp 713,036) | Rp 560,000 | 27% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 元17.90 (Rp 28,363) | Rp 14,400 | 97% |
| TOTAL | 3% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,102 prices entered by 451 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2013.
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