- Cost of Living
- Indonesia
- China
- Surabaya
- Zhuhai
- Comparison
Cost of living in Surabaya, Indonesia compared to Zhuhai, China
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Surabaya (Indonesia) is 20% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 47,900 (元24) | 元41 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Rp 40,694 (元20) | 元25 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 22,521 (元11) | 元27 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 16,266 (元8) | 元13 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 20,572 (元10) | 元16 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 8,742 (元4.33) | 元12 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 37,317 (元18) | 元57 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 34,583 (元17) | 元14 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 15,304 (元8) | 元8 | - 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 26,570 (元13) | 元4.53 | + 190% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 242,500 (元120) | 元87 | + 39% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Rp 14,344 (元7) | 元9 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 13,022 (元6) | 元6 | + 7% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Surabaya (Indonesia) is 18% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 6,849,450 (元3,390) | 元4,043 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Rp 3,376,010 (元1,671) | 元2,615 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 759,670 (元376) | 元525 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 4,773,330 (元2,362) | 元3,125 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Rp 2,347,100 (元1,162) | 元1,649 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Rp 721,610 (元357) | 元800 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Rp 407,811 (元202) | 元140 | + 44% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Rp 7,222,220 (元3,574) | 元2,488 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,138,050 (元563) | 元500 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 34,966 (元17) | 元35 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 31,181 (元15) | 元25 | - 38% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Surabaya (Indonesia) is 26% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Rp 677,219 (元335) | 元442 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Rp 683,224 (元338) | 元195 | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,061,650 (元525) | 元600 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 957,932 (元474) | 元499 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Surabaya (Indonesia) is 22% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 324,885,000 (元160,787) | 元182,922 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 7,616 (元3.77) | 元8 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 200,892 (元99) | 元117 | - 15% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Rp 49,963 (元25) | 元31 | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | - 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Surabaya (Indonesia) is 58% 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20) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 120,608 (元60) | 元80 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Rp 30,164 (元15) | 元10 | + 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 22,470 (元11) | 元33 | - 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 28,067 (元14) | 元33 | - 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 11,241 (元5.56) | 元9 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 11,370 (元5.63) | 元11 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 66,233 (元33) | 元40 | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Surabaya (Indonesia) is 45% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 238,645 (元118) | 元124 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 95,501 (元47) | 元98 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 180,457 (元89) | 元50 | + 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 788,889 (元390) | 元467 | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 96,154 (元48) | 元45 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 44,968 (元22) | 元26 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 47,340 (元23) | 元15 | + 52% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | Rp 8,000,000 (元3,959) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 2,069 (元1.02) | 元3.50 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 362,389 (元179) | 元780 | - 77% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Rp 21,015 (元10) | 元12 | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 263 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in Surabaya (Indonesia) is 27% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
元13,000
in Zhuhai
you would need to make just about 元9,446
(Rp 19,086,449)
in Surabaya.
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