- Cost of Living
- Indonesia
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Indonesia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 10% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 66,106 (31元) | 53元 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Rp 50,634 (24元) | 33元 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 30,568 (15元) | 15元 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 19,074 (9元) | 16元 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 24,685 (12元) | 16元 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 16,247 (8元) | 8元 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 66,045 (31元) | 63元 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 37,044 (18元) | 13元 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 18,542 (9元) | 7元 | + 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 32,310 (15元) | 5.64元 | + 172% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 368,198 (175元) | 114元 | + 54% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Rp 19,117 (9元) | 8元 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 16,216 (8元) | 12元 | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 22% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 12,242,600 (5,813元) | 9,680元 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Rp 9,677,710 (4,595元) | 4,478元 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 910,541 (432元) | 425元 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 8,553,620 (4,061元) | 5,603元 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Rp 4,943,740 (2,347元) | 3,523元 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Rp 619,505 (294元) | 305元 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Rp 287,299 (136元) | 88元 | + 56% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Rp 4,810,710 (2,284元) | 2,242元 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,787,010 (849元) | 678元 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 58,356 (28元) | 40元 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 56,285 (27元) | 39元 | - 31% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 36% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Rp 615,926 (292元) | 554元 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Rp 397,678 (189元) | 280元 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 985,125 (468元) | 614元 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 811,453 (385元) | 672元 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 18% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 469,436,000 (222,897元) | 145,666元 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 8,898 (4.22元) | 7元 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 381,291 (181元) | 154元 | + 18% | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 54% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 24,249 (12元) | 26元 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 88,999 (42元) | 32元 | + 32% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 343,185 (163元) | 425元 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Rp 45,191 (21元) | 30元 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 23,113 (11元) | 37元 | - 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 34,430 (16元) | 38元 | - 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 14,080 (7元) | 10元 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 13,066 (6元) | 14元 | - 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 92,997 (44元) | 59元 | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 24% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 216,823 (103元) | 159元 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 100,274 (48元) | 86元 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 375,594 (178元) | 723元 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 505,534 (240元) | 375元 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 133,066 (63元) | 60元 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 46,363 (22元) | 34元 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 56,412 (27元) | 34元 | - 21% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Rp 7,752,910 (3,681元) | 3,310元 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,617 (0.77元) | 0.98元 | - 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 565,576 (269元) | 300元 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Rp 24,489 (12元) | 20元 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Indonesia is 15% cheaper than in China
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