Cost of living in Indonesia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 14% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Indonesia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 61,205 (28元) | 43元 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 48,353 (22元) | 37元 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 29,046 (13元) | 17元 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 21,836 (10元) | 14元 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 22,834 (10元) | 16元 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 14,630 (7元) | 9元 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 66,405 (30元) | 48元 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 43,134 (20元) | 13元 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 18,263 (8元) | 6元 | + 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 34,771 (16元) | 7元 | + 138% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 406,659 (187元) | 97元 | + 92% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 17,291 (8元) | 9元 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 16,247 (7元) | 13元 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 52% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Indonesia | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 13,044,000 (5,986元) | 13,898元 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 6,448,100 (2,959元) | 8,379元 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 801,210 (368元) | 462元 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 6,665,800 (3,059元) | 6,525元 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 3,107,490 (1,426元) | 4,376元 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 505,106 (232元) | 516元 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 237,062 (109元) | 140元 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 3,563,720 (1,635元) | 1,829元 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,234,820 (567元) | 546元 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 57,323 (26元) | 50元 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 95,242 (44元) | 66元 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 29% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Indonesia | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 648,513 (298元) | 511元 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 480,172 (220元) | 288元 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,195,760 (549元) | 654元 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,102,700 (506元) | 844元 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is about the same as in China | ||||
| Indonesia | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 417,700,000 (191,680元) | 148,501元 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 9,337 (4.28元) | 8元 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 419,026 (192元) | 206元 | - 7% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 51% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Indonesia | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 19,709 (9元) | 28元 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 89,583 (41元) | 27元 | + 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 204,790 (94元) | 386元 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 108,192 (50元) | 30元 | + 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 22,334 (10元) | 19元 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 30,094 (14元) | 44元 | - 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 22,886 (11元) | 21元 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 11,284 (5.18元) | 16元 | - 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 119,565 (55元) | 82元 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 15% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Indonesia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 261,585 (120元) | 260元 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 99,216 (46元) | 122元 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 251,127 (115元) | 417元 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 573,242 (263元) | 319元 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 159,890 (73元) | 90元 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 39,869 (18元) | 31元 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 65,361 (30元) | 19元 | + 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 10,724,300 (4,921元) | 2,968元 | + 66% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 2,093 (0.96元) | 0.24元 | + 293% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 509,555 (234元) | 410元 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 32,683 (15元) | 38元 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Indonesia is 28% cheaper than in China
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