Cost of living in China compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 4% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 45元 (Rp 90,129) | Rp 62,389 | + 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 34元 (Rp 67,547) | Rp 50,984 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15元 (Rp 30,663) | Rp 29,325 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15元 (Rp 29,915) | Rp 18,889 | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13元 (Rp 26,552) | Rp 26,350 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 (Rp 16,079) | Rp 15,739 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 59元 (Rp 116,555) | Rp 69,458 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15元 (Rp 29,716) | Rp 39,153 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6.00元 (Rp 11,908) | Rp 19,538 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.17元 (Rp 10,256) | Rp 30,210 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 112元 (Rp 221,988) | Rp 433,415 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 (Rp 15,903) | Rp 15,764 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14元 (Rp 27,565) | Rp 14,528 | + 90% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in China is 28% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 9,398元 (Rp 18,659,978) | Rp 13,652,300 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,943元 (Rp 9,814,509) | Rp 7,261,930 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 431元 (Rp 855,656) | Rp 1,073,920 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,740元 (Rp 11,397,007) | Rp 6,550,380 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,007元 (Rp 5,970,533) | Rp 3,577,050 | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 285元 (Rp 566,284) | Rp 660,848 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 96元 (Rp 190,292) | Rp 281,571 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,464元 (Rp 4,891,707) | Rp 3,961,170 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 561元 (Rp 1,113,898) | Rp 1,567,420 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 38元 (Rp 75,828) | Rp 52,955 | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 47元 (Rp 94,092) | Rp 55,185 | + 71% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in China is 9% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 481元 (Rp 954,814) | Rp 658,752 | + 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 250元 (Rp 496,635) | Rp 531,171 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 647元 (Rp 1,284,023) | Rp 1,095,930 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 620元 (Rp 1,231,790) | Rp 911,737 | + 35% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in China is 18% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 134,340元 (Rp 266,747,834) | Rp 432,423,000 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (Rp 13,901) | Rp 9,131 | + 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 149元 (Rp 295,363) | Rp 360,956 | - 18% | |
| Personal Care | + 107% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 107% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 37元 (Rp 73,366) | Rp 32,065 | + 129% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 45元 (Rp 89,950) | Rp 138,988 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 347元 (Rp 689,325) | Rp 257,547 | + 168% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 62元 (Rp 123,719) | Rp 41,237 | + 200% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 47元 (Rp 94,167) | Rp 24,297 | + 288% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 31元 (Rp 61,849) | Rp 30,182 | + 105% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8元 (Rp 16,486) | Rp 19,131 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12元 (Rp 24,047) | Rp 14,080 | + 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 71元 (Rp 140,265) | Rp 66,998 | + 109% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 33% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 177元 (Rp 352,308) | Rp 184,609 | + 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 100元 (Rp 198,828) | Rp 105,675 | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,029元 (Rp 2,043,836) | Rp 359,301 | + 469% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 395元 (Rp 784,607) | Rp 433,102 | + 81% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 68元 (Rp 135,749) | Rp 128,455 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 33元 (Rp 65,136) | Rp 46,128 | + 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 31元 (Rp 60,824) | Rp 51,877 | + 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,256元 (Rp 6,466,064) | Rp 6,699,010 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.31元 (Rp 616) | Rp 1,406 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 335元 (Rp 664,600) | Rp 588,150 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22元 (Rp 43,557) | Rp 22,910 | + 90% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
1985.617
IDR
/
CNY
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,342 prices entered by 534 different people.
Cost of living in China is 14% more expensive than in Indonesia
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