Cost of living in Indonesia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 8% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Indonesia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 62,394 (27元) | 42元 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 60,225 (26元) | 39元 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 32,593 (14元) | 14元 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 24,570 (11元) | 14元 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 31,337 (14元) | 16元 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 14,750 (6元) | 10元 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 72,901 (32元) | 50元 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 45,403 (20元) | 16元 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 22,376 (10元) | 6元 | + 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 32,966 (14元) | 6元 | + 123% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 344,694 (149元) | 89元 | + 68% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 18,943 (8元) | 8元 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 15,178 (7元) | 13元 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 21% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Indonesia | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 20,348,700 (8,823元) | 12,713元 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 11,729,200 (5,086元) | 5,917元 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 1,724,710 (748元) | 450元 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 7,387,200 (3,203元) | 6,564元 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 4,597,950 (1,994元) | 3,518元 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 1,423,880 (617元) | 296元 | + 109% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 378,883 (164元) | 100元 | + 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 3,205,730 (1,390元) | 1,460元 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,931,010 (837元) | 553元 | + 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 91,402 (40元) | 43元 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 83,441 (36元) | 55元 | - 35% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 25% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Indonesia | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 651,126 (282元) | 418元 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 458,661 (199元) | 296元 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,449,070 (628元) | 553元 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,296,520 (562元) | 705元 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 27% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Indonesia | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 504,781,000 (218,877元) | 148,726元 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 12,092 (5.24元) | 8元 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 199,904 (87元) | 228元 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 55% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Indonesia | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 22,456 (10元) | 42元 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 96,147 (42元) | 59元 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 264,826 (115元) | 114元 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 66,604 (29元) | 67元 | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 26,592 (12元) | 57元 | - 80% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 33,023 (14元) | 25元 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 27,953 (12元) | 6元 | + 97% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 21,349 (9元) | 13元 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 84,361 (37元) | 85元 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 26% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Indonesia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 261,890 (114元) | 178元 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 96,262 (42元) | 105元 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 496,791 (215元) | 1,179元 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 397,663 (172元) | 320元 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 149,637 (65元) | 81元 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 38,785 (17元) | 28元 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 50,891 (22元) | 19元 | + 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 6,922,760 (3,002元) | 3,924元 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 2,388 (1.04元) | 0.34元 | + 209% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 433,566 (188元) | 412元 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 43,715 (19元) | 25元 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,170 prices entered by 188 different people.
Cost of living in Indonesia is 23% cheaper than in China
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