- Cost of Living
- Indonesia
- China
- Surabaya
- Zhuhai
- Comparison
Cost of living in Surabaya, Indonesia compared to Zhuhai, China
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Surabaya (Indonesia) is 22% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 43,345 (元20) | 元40 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Rp 43,102 (元20) | 元26 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 20,657 (元10) | 元27 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 15,869 (元7) | 元13 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 22,270 (元10) | 元16 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 12,420 (元5.72) | 元12 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 49,570 (元23) | 元57 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 35,600 (元16) | 元14 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 16,521 (元8) | 元8 | - 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 27,995 (元13) | 元5.17 | + 150% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 257,857 (元119) | 元95 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Rp 13,713 (元6) | 元8 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 15,052 (元7) | 元6 | + 11% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Surabaya (Indonesia) is 16% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 6,182,790 (元2,847) | 元3,917 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Rp 3,384,450 (元1,558) | 元2,500 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 759,670 (元350) | 元533 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 6,623,800 (元3,050) | 元2,800 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Rp 3,001,070 (元1,382) | 元1,450 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Rp 706,296 (元325) | 元800 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Rp 328,234 (元151) | 元136 | + 11% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Rp 7,111,110 (元3,275) | 元2,488 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,337,500 (元616) | 元500 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 35,929 (元17) | 元35 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 48,966 (元23) | 元22 | + 4% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Surabaya (Indonesia) is 17% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Rp 657,309 (元303) | 元442 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Rp 666,714 (元307) | 元195 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,057,020 (元487) | 元600 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,006,830 (元464) | 元499 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Surabaya (Indonesia) is 17% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 343,333,000 (元158,099) | 元182,922 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 7,775 (元3.58) | 元8 | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 267,261 (元123) | 元110 | + 12% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Rp 52,111 (元24) | 元31 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Surabaya (Indonesia) is 57% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 34,921 (元16) | 元150 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 61,705 (元28) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 160,411 (元74) | 元80 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Rp 30,115 (元14) | 元10 | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 23,355 (元11) | 元33 | - 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 30,672 (元14) | 元33 | - 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 11,571 (元5.33) | 元9 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 12,962 (元5.97) | 元11 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 65,634 (元30) | 元40 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Surabaya (Indonesia) is 44% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 240,366 (元111) | 元124 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 91,268 (元42) | 元96 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 433,333 (元200) | 元50 | + 299% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 784,091 (元361) | 元543 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 107,282 (元49) | 元46 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 43,319 (元20) | 元31 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 50,185 (元23) | 元13 | + 78% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Rp 7,266,670 (元3,346) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 3,060 (元1.41) | 元3.50 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 397,446 (元183) | 元780 | - 77% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Rp 22,042 (元10) | 元12 | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 201 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Surabaya (Indonesia) is 26% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
元11,000
in Zhuhai
you would need to make just about 元8,106
(Rp 17,603,609)
in Surabaya.
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