- Cost of Living
- Indonesia
- China
- Surabaya
- Zhuhai
- Comparison
Cost of living in Surabaya, Indonesia compared to Zhuhai, China
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Surabaya (Indonesia) is 18% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 45,823 (元24) | 元50 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Rp 42,718 (元22) | 元24 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 22,521 (元12) | 元27 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 16,266 (元8) | 元13 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 20,572 (元11) | 元12 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 8,742 (元4.51) | 元12 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 37,317 (元19) | 元57 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 34,583 (元18) | 元14 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 15,304 (元8) | 元8 | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 30,225 (元16) | 元4.53 | + 244% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 207,716 (元107) | 元87 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Rp 14,457 (元7) | 元9 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 13,022 (元7) | 元6 | + 12% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Surabaya (Indonesia) is 5% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 8,826,540 (元4,550) | 元3,936 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Rp 3,451,700 (元1,779) | 元2,615 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 879,431 (元453) | 元525 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 4,125,700 (元2,127) | 元2,813 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Rp 2,314,230 (元1,193) | 元1,649 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Rp 843,540 (元435) | 元800 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Rp 407,811 (元210) | 元140 | + 50% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Rp 6,260,830 (元3,227) | 元2,488 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,138,050 (元587) | 元500 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 34,966 (元18) | 元35 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 33,824 (元17) | 元25 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Surabaya (Indonesia) is 18% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Rp 699,238 (元360) | 元442 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Rp 569,468 (元294) | 元195 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 984,743 (元508) | 元600 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 883,170 (元455) | 元499 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Surabaya (Indonesia) is 4% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 324,885,000 (元167,462) | 元182,922 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 7,764 (元4.00) | 元8 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 335,829 (元173) | 元121 | + 43% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Rp 49,963 (元26) | 元31 | - 18% | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Surabaya (Indonesia) is 56% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 29,535 (元15) | 元150 | - 90% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 40,258 (元21) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 120,608 (元62) | 元80 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Rp 30,164 (元16) | 元10 | + 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 22,470 (元12) | 元33 | - 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 28,067 (元14) | 元33 | - 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 11,241 (元5.79) | 元9 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 11,370 (元5.86) | 元11 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 66,233 (元34) | 元40 | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Surabaya (Indonesia) is 36% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 270,887 (元140) | 元124 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 92,562 (元48) | 元98 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 177,837 (元92) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 756,249 (元390) | 元467 | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 98,914 (元51) | 元45 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 44,968 (元23) | 元26 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 52,124 (元27) | 元15 | + 74% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | Rp 3,312,170 (元1,707) | 元1,150 | + 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 2,069 (元1.07) | 元3.50 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 384,139 (元198) | 元780 | - 75% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Rp 20,912 (元11) | 元12 | - 14% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 278 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2017.
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Cost of living in Surabaya (Indonesia) is 18% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
元16,250
in Zhuhai
you would need to make just about 元13,317
(Rp 25,836,110)
in Surabaya.
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