Cost of living in China compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 11% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| China | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 46元 (Rp 97,066) | Rp 46,670 | + 108% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 40元 (Rp 84,629) | Rp 60,147 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15元 (Rp 32,119) | Rp 27,259 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17元 (Rp 36,935) | Rp 22,140 | + 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18元 (Rp 39,206) | Rp 29,420 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11元 (Rp 22,611) | Rp 18,202 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 62元 (Rp 130,940) | Rp 65,816 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15元 (Rp 32,277) | Rp 44,338 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7元 (Rp 14,095) | Rp 23,243 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6元 (Rp 13,712) | Rp 35,532 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 118元 (Rp 250,618) | Rp 357,873 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (Rp 19,268) | Rp 21,944 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15元 (Rp 31,975) | Rp 20,736 | + 54% | |
| Housing | + 35% | |||
| Housing in China is 35% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| China | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 13,507元 (Rp 28,690,069) | Rp 20,539,400 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,710元 (Rp 16,377,311) | Rp 10,735,200 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 488元 (Rp 1,036,831) | Rp 1,054,360 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,095元 (Rp 15,069,423) | Rp 8,329,670 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,246元 (Rp 9,019,619) | Rp 4,676,900 | + 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 271元 (Rp 574,946) | Rp 555,271 | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 113元 (Rp 240,762) | Rp 405,895 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,322元 (Rp 2,808,662) | Rp 4,110,400 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 592元 (Rp 1,258,404) | Rp 1,797,940 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34元 (Rp 72,033) | Rp 58,625 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 49元 (Rp 104,203) | Rp 87,033 | + 20% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in China is 20% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| China | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 510元 (Rp 1,083,569) | Rp 746,172 | + 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 252元 (Rp 534,330) | Rp 494,843 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 624元 (Rp 1,326,327) | Rp 1,256,500 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 839元 (Rp 1,782,303) | Rp 1,345,870 | + 32% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in China is 19% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| China | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 159,743元 (Rp 339,303,312) | Rp 553,625,000 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9元 (Rp 18,468) | Rp 11,228 | + 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 198元 (Rp 420,716) | Rp 197,899 | + 113% | |
| Personal Care | + 92% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 92% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| China | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 41元 (Rp 88,087) | Rp 22,717 | + 288% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29元 (Rp 61,082) | Rp 48,531 | + 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 328元 (Rp 697,730) | Rp 355,517 | + 96% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 52元 (Rp 110,629) | Rp 115,732 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 45元 (Rp 96,138) | Rp 23,036 | + 317% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36元 (Rp 77,365) | Rp 32,995 | + 134% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12元 (Rp 25,199) | Rp 49,135 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15元 (Rp 31,178) | Rp 17,984 | + 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 86元 (Rp 182,415) | Rp 87,591 | + 108% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 16% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| China | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 249元 (Rp 529,644) | Rp 194,090 | + 173% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 111元 (Rp 235,144) | Rp 120,586 | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,566元 (Rp 3,325,467) | Rp 3,533,850 | - 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 399元 (Rp 848,527) | Rp 419,806 | + 102% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 76元 (Rp 162,227) | Rp 119,009 | + 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30元 (Rp 64,140) | Rp 37,625 | + 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15元 (Rp 32,544) | Rp 44,445 | - 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,783元 (Rp 5,911,103) | Rp 11,422,800 | - 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.24元 (Rp 500) | Rp 2,007 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 427元 (Rp 906,378) | Rp 460,261 | + 97% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24元 (Rp 50,037) | Rp 37,374 | + 34% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in China is 24% more expensive than in Indonesia
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