Cost of living in Indonesia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 4% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 62,389 (31元) | 45元 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 50,984 (26元) | 34元 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 29,325 (15元) | 15元 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 18,889 (10元) | 15元 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 26,350 (13元) | 13元 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 15,739 (8元) | 8元 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 69,458 (35元) | 59元 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 39,153 (20元) | 15元 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 19,538 (10元) | 6.00元 | + 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 30,210 (15元) | 5.17元 | + 195% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 433,415 (218元) | 112元 | + 95% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 15,764 (8元) | 8元 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 14,528 (7元) | 14元 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 22% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 13,652,300 (6,876元) | 9,398元 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 7,261,930 (3,657元) | 4,943元 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 1,073,920 (541元) | 431元 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 6,550,380 (3,299元) | 5,740元 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 3,577,050 (1,801元) | 3,007元 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 660,848 (333元) | 285元 | + 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 281,571 (142元) | 96元 | + 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 3,961,170 (1,995元) | 2,464元 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,567,420 (789元) | 561元 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 52,955 (27元) | 38元 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 55,185 (28元) | 47元 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 8% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 658,752 (332元) | 481元 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 531,171 (268元) | 250元 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,095,930 (552元) | 647元 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 911,737 (459元) | 620元 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 22% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 432,423,000 (217,778元) | 134,340元 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 9,131 (4.60元) | 7元 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 360,956 (182元) | 149元 | + 22% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 52% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 32,065 (16元) | 37元 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 138,988 (70元) | 45元 | + 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 257,547 (130元) | 347元 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 41,237 (21元) | 62元 | - 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 24,297 (12元) | 47元 | - 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 30,182 (15元) | 31元 | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 19,131 (10元) | 8元 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 14,080 (7元) | 12元 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 66,998 (34元) | 71元 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 25% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 184,609 (93元) | 177元 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 105,675 (53元) | 100元 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 359,301 (181元) | 1,029元 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 433,102 (218元) | 395元 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 128,455 (65元) | 68元 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 46,128 (23元) | 33元 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 51,877 (26元) | 31元 | - 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 6,699,010 (3,374元) | 3,256元 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,406 (0.71元) | 0.31元 | + 128% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 588,150 (296元) | 335元 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 22,910 (12元) | 22元 | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
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Cost of living in Indonesia is 12% cheaper than in China
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