- Cost of Living
- Indonesia
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Indonesia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 9% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 65,531 (31元) | 50元 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Rp 49,511 (24元) | 34元 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 30,885 (15元) | 15元 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 18,934 (9元) | 15元 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 22,695 (11元) | 16元 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 14,388 (7元) | 8元 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 60,646 (29元) | 57元 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 37,954 (18元) | 13元 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 18,653 (9元) | 6元 | + 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 31,286 (15元) | 5.62元 | + 165% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 371,771 (177元) | 115元 | + 53% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Rp 18,926 (9元) | 7元 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 15,260 (7元) | 12元 | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 22% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 13,096,300 (6,242元) | 9,312元 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Rp 8,155,000 (3,887元) | 4,326元 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 887,496 (423元) | 438元 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 8,109,370 (3,865元) | 5,527元 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Rp 4,623,080 (2,203元) | 3,447元 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Rp 667,380 (318元) | 302元 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Rp 252,522 (120元) | 83元 | + 46% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Rp 4,513,470 (2,151元) | 2,087元 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,628,720 (776元) | 714元 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 59,625 (28元) | 36元 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 55,089 (26元) | 38元 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 29% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Rp 659,239 (314元) | 556元 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Rp 428,524 (204元) | 260元 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,009,670 (481元) | 624元 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 936,471 (446元) | 694元 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 19% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 479,608,000 (228,575元) | 143,509元 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 8,791 (4.19元) | 7元 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 382,650 (182元) | 156元 | + 17% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 55% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 24,611 (12元) | 26元 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 90,441 (43元) | 31元 | + 41% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 332,164 (158元) | 493元 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Rp 45,296 (22元) | 29元 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 23,390 (11元) | 36元 | - 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 32,514 (15元) | 36元 | - 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 15,188 (7元) | 9元 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 12,682 (6元) | 13元 | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 81,236 (39元) | 57元 | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 24% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 211,083 (101元) | 149元 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 98,679 (47元) | 86元 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 460,234 (219元) | 777元 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 497,062 (237元) | 375元 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 118,309 (56元) | 58元 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 45,661 (22元) | 34元 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 54,748 (26元) | 33元 | - 20% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Rp 7,809,260 (3,722元) | 3,255元 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,846 (0.88元) | 1.03元 | - 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 521,125 (248元) | 309元 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Rp 24,789 (12元) | 20元 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Indonesia is 14% cheaper than in China
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