Cost of living in Shenzhen (China) is about the same as in Denpasar, Bali (Indonesia)
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| Food | - 1% | |||
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| Food in Shenzhen (China) is about the same as in Denpasar, Bali (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Shenzhen | Denpasar, Bali | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 64元 (Rp 142,082) | Rp 117,318 | + 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 36元 (Rp 80,997) | Rp 67,373 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19元 (Rp 42,822) | Rp 37,268 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17元 (Rp 38,657) | Rp 24,930 | + 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18元 (Rp 40,320) | Rp 28,876 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11元 (Rp 24,725) | Rp 17,446 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 77元 (Rp 171,849) | Rp 141,979 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15元 (Rp 33,845) | Rp 59,896 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9元 (Rp 19,762) | Rp 37,975 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.59元 (Rp 12,438) | Rp 34,953 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 106元 (Rp 235,388) | Rp 353,480 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11元 (Rp 24,643) | Rp 23,837 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12元 (Rp 26,388) | Rp 20,983 | + 26% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Shenzhen (China) is 8% cheaper than in Denpasar, Bali (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Shenzhen | Denpasar, Bali | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 11,022元 (Rp 24,509,158) | Rp 29,241,000 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,664元 (Rp 14,817,231) | Rp 15,104,600 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 573元 (Rp 1,274,577) | Rp 1,056,050 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,468元 (Rp 14,382,918) | Rp 12,822,700 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,024元 (Rp 8,948,245) | Rp 12,521,800 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 310元 (Rp 688,564) | Rp 617,232 | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 106元 (Rp 234,763) | Rp 332,832 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,226元 (Rp 4,948,838) | Rp 4,125,910 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 570元 (Rp 1,267,757) | Rp 1,167,990 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 41元 (Rp 90,987) | Rp 63,041 | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 63元 (Rp 140,870) | Rp 82,620 | + 71% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Shenzhen (China) is 19% cheaper than in Denpasar, Bali (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Shenzhen | Denpasar, Bali | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 508元 (Rp 1,128,996) | Rp 889,377 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 238元 (Rp 529,848) | Rp 802,924 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 569元 (Rp 1,265,867) | Rp 1,336,780 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 709元 (Rp 1,577,478) | Rp 2,068,800 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Shenzhen (China) is 5% more expensive than in Denpasar, Bali (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Shenzhen | Denpasar, Bali | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 164,546元 (Rp 365,884,063) | Rp 316,825,000 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (Rp 16,376) | Rp 12,618 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 164元 (Rp 365,677) | Rp 396,378 | - 8% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 43元 (Rp 96,236) | Rp 104,045 | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 87% | |||
| Personal Care in Shenzhen (China) is 87% more expensive than in Denpasar, Bali (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Shenzhen | Denpasar, Bali | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 26元 (Rp 57,557) | Rp 49,796 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 34元 (Rp 76,524) | Rp 73,097 | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 429元 (Rp 953,323) | Rp 365,021 | + 161% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 42元 (Rp 92,362) | Rp 33,231 | + 178% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 44元 (Rp 96,827) | Rp 25,833 | + 275% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 38元 (Rp 84,957) | Rp 42,427 | + 100% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13元 (Rp 28,869) | Rp 34,659 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12元 (Rp 27,643) | Rp 22,170 | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 79元 (Rp 175,249) | Rp 142,450 | + 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Shenzhen (China) is 25% more expensive than in Denpasar, Bali (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Shenzhen | Denpasar, Bali | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 248元 (Rp 551,663) | Rp 188,777 | + 192% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 102元 (Rp 226,269) | Rp 224,646 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 595元 (Rp 1,322,438) | Rp 362,797 | + 265% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 584元 (Rp 1,297,800) | Rp 651,946 | + 99% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 63元 (Rp 139,263) | Rp 110,512 | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32元 (Rp 70,863) | Rp 39,767 | + 78% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 40元 (Rp 88,136) | Rp 46,813 | + 88% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,030元 (Rp 6,736,544) | Rp 8,479,240 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.59元 (Rp 1,302) | Rp 1,316 | - 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 270元 (Rp 599,769) | Rp 1,056,440 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22元 (Rp 49,470) | Rp 36,393 | + 36% | |
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TOTAL | + 4% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 227 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2023.
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