Cost of living in China compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| China | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 36元 (Rp 77,950) | Rp 43,488 | + 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 37元 (Rp 80,883) | Rp 59,390 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13元 (Rp 27,656) | Rp 31,759 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15元 (Rp 32,123) | Rp 23,528 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15元 (Rp 33,432) | Rp 30,336 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11元 (Rp 22,895) | Rp 16,297 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 51元 (Rp 110,289) | Rp 85,378 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15元 (Rp 33,275) | Rp 49,699 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7元 (Rp 14,144) | Rp 18,198 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6元 (Rp 13,503) | Rp 34,828 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 89元 (Rp 192,473) | Rp 346,370 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 (Rp 18,196) | Rp 19,569 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12元 (Rp 25,592) | Rp 19,984 | + 28% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in China is 31% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| China | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,701元 (Rp 34,108,991) | Rp 22,132,400 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,613元 (Rp 16,537,828) | Rp 12,062,800 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 474元 (Rp 1,029,928) | Rp 2,028,600 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,823元 (Rp 14,822,462) | Rp 7,964,830 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,937元 (Rp 8,553,328) | Rp 4,666,280 | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 313元 (Rp 680,709) | Rp 1,423,880 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 101元 (Rp 220,140) | Rp 378,883 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,340元 (Rp 2,910,829) | Rp 3,847,970 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 542元 (Rp 1,178,163) | Rp 1,931,010 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35元 (Rp 75,870) | Rp 55,394 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 48元 (Rp 104,238) | Rp 87,128 | + 20% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in China is 14% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| China | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 415元 (Rp 901,788) | Rp 789,983 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 280元 (Rp 607,916) | Rp 508,463 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 574元 (Rp 1,247,383) | Rp 1,331,530 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 717元 (Rp 1,557,455) | Rp 1,331,210 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in China is 32% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| China | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 152,522元 (Rp 331,342,254) | Rp 535,406,000 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 (Rp 17,663) | Rp 12,221 | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 245元 (Rp 532,506) | Rp 199,904 | + 166% | |
| Personal Care | + 79% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 79% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| China | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 41元 (Rp 88,168) | Rp 22,456 | + 293% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 45元 (Rp 97,695) | Rp 96,147 | + 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 111元 (Rp 241,004) | Rp 326,191 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 47元 (Rp 101,175) | Rp 66,604 | + 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 44元 (Rp 95,050) | Rp 26,592 | + 257% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 32元 (Rp 69,302) | Rp 33,023 | + 110% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9元 (Rp 18,488) | Rp 27,953 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12元 (Rp 26,032) | Rp 11,693 | + 123% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 79元 (Rp 171,652) | Rp 82,004 | + 109% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 19% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| China | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 225元 (Rp 488,476) | Rp 245,575 | + 99% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 110元 (Rp 239,788) | Rp 104,570 | + 129% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 481元 (Rp 1,045,932) | Rp 496,791 | + 111% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 253元 (Rp 550,290) | Rp 363,253 | + 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 74元 (Rp 159,813) | Rp 149,637 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 27元 (Rp 59,736) | Rp 38,584 | + 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12元 (Rp 26,879) | Rp 50,891 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,708元 (Rp 8,055,256) | Rp 9,204,710 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.19元 (Rp 2,586) | Rp 3,584 | - 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 411元 (Rp 891,869) | Rp 463,013 | + 93% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25元 (Rp 55,360) | Rp 40,110 | + 38% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 04, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in China is 22% more expensive than in Indonesia
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