Cost of living in Indonesia compared to China
Currency:
Food | + 5% | |||
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Food in Indonesia is 5% more expensive than in China | ||||
Indonesia | China | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 51,111 (24元) | 37元 | - 36% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 61,877 (28元) | 39元 | - 27% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 30,423 (14元) | 13元 | + 9% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 22,265 (10元) | 14元 | - 27% | |
12 eggs, large | Rp 28,853 (13元) | 15元 | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 17,001 (8元) | 10元 | - 21% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 65,310 (30元) | 55元 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 46,717 (21元) | 15元 | + 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 20,220 (9元) | 7元 | + 43% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 35,818 (16元) | 6元 | + 154% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 361,559 (166元) | 87元 | + 92% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 21,133 (10元) | 8元 | + 17% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 20,433 (9元) | 11元 | - 12% | |
Housing | - 17% | |||
Housing in Indonesia is 17% cheaper than in China | ||||
Indonesia | China | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 22,706,200 (10,443元) | 13,566元 | - 23% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 12,226,400 (5,623元) | 7,567元 | - 26% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 1,735,350 (798元) | 499元 | + 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 9,185,280 (4,224元) | 6,485元 | - 35% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 4,750,620 (2,185元) | 4,297元 | - 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 1,250,250 (575元) | 321元 | + 79% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 355,074 (163元) | 94元 | + 74% | |
40” flat screen tv | Rp 3,775,180 (1,736元) | 1,393元 | + 25% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,744,390 (802元) | 485元 | + 65% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 56,362 (26元) | 40元 | - 35% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 90,892 (42元) | 46元 | - 9% | |
Clothes | - 13% | |||
Clothes in Indonesia is 13% cheaper than in China | ||||
Indonesia | China | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 737,605 (339元) | 452元 | - 25% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 511,282 (235元) | 258元 | - 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,342,120 (617元) | 612元 | + 1% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,400,490 (644元) | 779元 | - 17% | |
Transportation | - 25% | |||
Transportation in Indonesia is 25% cheaper than in China | ||||
Indonesia | China | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 527,598,000 (242,648元) | 166,194元 | + 46% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 12,409 (5.71元) | 8元 | - 32% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 230,891 (106元) | 252元 | - 58% | |
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 27,948 (13元) | 43元 | - 70% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 35,309 (16元) | 40元 | - 60% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 328,198 (151元) | 212元 | - 29% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 114,524 (53元) | 46元 | + 15% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 23,749 (11元) | 49元 | - 78% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 34,773 (16元) | 41元 | - 61% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 33,895 (16元) | 12元 | + 34% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Rp 9,939 (4.57元) | 15元 | - 70% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 114,835 (53元) | 94元 | - 44% | |
Entertainment | - 16% | |||
Entertainment in Indonesia is 16% cheaper than in China | ||||
Indonesia | China | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 209,471 (96元) | 251元 | - 62% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Rp 119,365 (55元) | 107元 | - 49% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 400,000 (184元) | 895元 | - 79% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 432,378 (199元) | 293元 | - 32% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 157,306 (72元) | 77元 | - 6% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 40,476 (19元) | 29元 | - 35% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 57,564 (26元) | 16元 | + 61% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 10,732,200 (4,936元) | 3,577元 | + 38% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,881 (0.87元) | 0.40元 | + 114% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 501,142 (230元) | 356元 | - 35% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 36,781 (17元) | 25元 | - 32% | |
TOTAL | - 18% |
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,258 prices entered by 234 different people.
Cost of living in Indonesia is 18% cheaper than in China
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