Cost of living in Indonesia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 15% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Indonesia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 45,378 (22元) | 46元 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 54,330 (26元) | 40元 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 27,591 (13元) | 16元 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 19,722 (9元) | 18元 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 26,707 (13元) | 19元 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 18,501 (9元) | 11元 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 56,542 (27元) | 63元 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 42,973 (21元) | 15元 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 22,558 (11元) | 6元 | + 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 34,959 (17元) | 7元 | + 128% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 337,317 (162元) | 118元 | + 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 20,426 (10元) | 8元 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 17,971 (9元) | 16元 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 38% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Indonesia | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 17,746,200 (8,499元) | 15,059元 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 9,563,600 (4,580元) | 9,006元 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 496,641 (238元) | 421元 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 7,338,660 (3,515元) | 7,547元 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 4,109,450 (1,968元) | 4,347元 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 1,211,340 (580元) | 262元 | + 121% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 400,530 (192元) | 115元 | + 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 4,056,150 (1,943元) | 1,143元 | + 70% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,358,260 (651元) | 589元 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 43,866 (21元) | 39元 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 71,573 (34元) | 51元 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 23% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Indonesia | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 624,572 (299元) | 529元 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 439,901 (211元) | 248元 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,223,050 (586元) | 626元 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,298,040 (622元) | 828元 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 19% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Indonesia | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 535,705,000 (256,561元) | 161,247元 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 11,904 (5.70元) | 9元 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 150,291 (72元) | 204元 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 48% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Indonesia | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 36,367 (17元) | 39元 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 60,467 (29元) | 27元 | + 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 313,421 (150元) | 391元 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 130,123 (62元) | 53元 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 19,595 (9元) | 33元 | - 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 34,558 (17元) | 34元 | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 30,035 (14元) | 13元 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 15,580 (7元) | 15元 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 88,350 (42元) | 74元 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 13% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Indonesia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 216,012 (103元) | 265元 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 104,481 (50元) | 110元 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 2,274,680 (1,089元) | 1,294元 | - 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 383,761 (184元) | 348元 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 162,937 (78元) | 79元 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 36,298 (17元) | 29元 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 40,791 (20元) | 18元 | + 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 12,194,000 (5,840元) | 3,321元 | + 76% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 2,029 (0.97元) | 0.20元 | + 386% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 496,553 (238元) | 410元 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 35,528 (17元) | 24元 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,974 prices entered by 231 different people.
Cost of living in Indonesia is 26% cheaper than in China
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