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 48,924 (22元) | 53元 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 55,115 (25元) | 36元 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 32,165 (14元) | 15元 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 20,580 (9元) | 14元 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 25,337 (11元) | 14元 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 17,064 (8元) | 9元 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 61,721 (28元) | 55元 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 37,576 (17元) | 12元 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 19,651 (9元) | 7元 | + 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 33,333 (15元) | 6元 | + 145% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 374,037 (169元) | 112元 | + 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 18,761 (8元) | 9元 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 18,326 (8元) | 10元 | - 15% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 7% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 19,045,400 (8,584元) | 7,403元 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 10,096,300 (4,550元) | 4,539元 | + 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 1,245,580 (561元) | 403元 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 7,203,760 (3,247元) | 6,935元 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 4,313,490 (1,944元) | 4,047元 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 979,539 (441元) | 256元 | + 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 329,516 (149元) | 84元 | + 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 4,258,580 (1,919元) | 2,213元 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 2,125,490 (958元) | 605元 | + 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 66,640 (30元) | 47元 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 68,439 (31元) | 45元 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 15% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 680,041 (306元) | 390元 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 424,371 (191元) | 217元 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,071,420 (483元) | 581元 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,116,540 (503元) | 553元 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 8% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 492,652,000 (222,039元) | 158,167元 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 8,926 (4.02元) | 6元 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 228,023 (103元) | 176元 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 53% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 23,270 (10元) | 29元 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 59,151 (27元) | 36元 | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 256,292 (116元) | 393元 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 80,956 (36元) | 31元 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 22,650 (10元) | 38元 | - 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 44,295 (20元) | 35元 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 22,030 (10元) | 9元 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 12,336 (5.56元) | 11元 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 89,053 (40元) | 83元 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 35% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 176,169 (79元) | 205元 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 105,763 (48元) | 96元 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 650,328 (293元) | 1,062元 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 361,319 (163元) | 413元 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 133,391 (60元) | 70元 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 36,857 (17元) | 34元 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 48,318 (22元) | 31元 | - 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 8,519,630 (3,840元) | 3,170元 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,787 (0.81元) | 0.64元 | + 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 604,695 (273元) | 417元 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 28,321 (13元) | 22元 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 05, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,780 prices entered by 301 different people.
Cost of living in Indonesia is 17% cheaper than in China
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