Cost of living in China compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 11% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 53元 (Rp 117,559) | Rp 48,924 | + 140% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 36元 (Rp 80,531) | Rp 55,115 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15元 (Rp 34,191) | Rp 32,165 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14元 (Rp 31,256) | Rp 20,580 | + 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14元 (Rp 31,480) | Rp 25,337 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9元 (Rp 19,202) | Rp 17,064 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55元 (Rp 121,523) | Rp 61,721 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12元 (Rp 26,646) | Rp 37,576 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7元 (Rp 14,619) | Rp 19,651 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6元 (Rp 13,587) | Rp 33,333 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 112元 (Rp 247,750) | Rp 374,037 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (Rp 19,513) | Rp 18,761 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10元 (Rp 21,439) | Rp 18,326 | + 17% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in China is 8% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,403元 (Rp 16,425,539) | Rp 19,045,400 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,539元 (Rp 10,070,863) | Rp 10,096,300 | - 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 403元 (Rp 894,959) | Rp 1,245,580 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,935元 (Rp 15,387,712) | Rp 7,203,760 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,047元 (Rp 8,979,009) | Rp 4,313,490 | + 108% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 256元 (Rp 567,442) | Rp 979,539 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 84元 (Rp 185,967) | Rp 329,516 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,213元 (Rp 4,909,217) | Rp 4,258,580 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 605元 (Rp 1,341,996) | Rp 2,125,490 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 47元 (Rp 103,398) | Rp 66,640 | + 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 45元 (Rp 100,048) | Rp 68,439 | + 46% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in China is 17% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 390元 (Rp 865,218) | Rp 680,041 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 217元 (Rp 481,672) | Rp 424,371 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 581元 (Rp 1,289,391) | Rp 1,071,420 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 553元 (Rp 1,227,285) | Rp 1,116,540 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in China is 9% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 158,167元 (Rp 350,935,397) | Rp 492,652,000 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6元 (Rp 14,129) | Rp 8,926 | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 176元 (Rp 390,902) | Rp 228,023 | + 71% | |
| Personal Care | + 113% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 113% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29元 (Rp 63,427) | Rp 23,270 | + 173% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 36元 (Rp 79,468) | Rp 59,151 | + 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 393元 (Rp 872,975) | Rp 256,292 | + 241% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 31元 (Rp 68,758) | Rp 80,956 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38元 (Rp 83,376) | Rp 22,650 | + 268% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35元 (Rp 77,702) | Rp 44,295 | + 75% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9元 (Rp 20,499) | Rp 22,030 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11元 (Rp 23,300) | Rp 12,336 | + 89% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 83元 (Rp 183,733) | Rp 89,053 | + 106% | |
| Entertainment | + 53% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 53% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 205元 (Rp 454,521) | Rp 176,169 | + 158% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 96元 (Rp 213,352) | Rp 105,763 | + 102% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,062元 (Rp 2,357,371) | Rp 650,328 | + 262% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 413元 (Rp 915,338) | Rp 361,319 | + 153% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 70元 (Rp 154,289) | Rp 133,391 | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 34元 (Rp 75,974) | Rp 36,857 | + 106% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 31元 (Rp 69,533) | Rp 48,318 | + 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,170元 (Rp 7,032,731) | Rp 8,519,630 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.64元 (Rp 1,414) | Rp 1,787 | - 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 417元 (Rp 925,540) | Rp 604,695 | + 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22元 (Rp 49,134) | Rp 28,321 | + 73% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
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 China is 21% more expensive than in Indonesia
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