Cost of living in China compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 16% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| China | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 43元 (Rp 94,339) | Rp 61,205 | + 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 37元 (Rp 80,562) | Rp 48,353 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 17元 (Rp 36,816) | Rp 29,046 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14元 (Rp 31,143) | Rp 21,836 | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16元 (Rp 35,882) | Rp 22,834 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9元 (Rp 19,144) | Rp 14,630 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 48元 (Rp 105,290) | Rp 66,405 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13元 (Rp 27,973) | Rp 43,134 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6元 (Rp 13,215) | Rp 18,263 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7元 (Rp 14,616) | Rp 34,771 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 97元 (Rp 211,369) | Rp 406,659 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (Rp 20,274) | Rp 17,291 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13元 (Rp 28,823) | Rp 16,247 | + 77% | |
| Housing | + 108% | |||
| Housing in China is 108% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| China | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 13,898元 (Rp 30,285,238) | Rp 13,044,000 | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 8,379元 (Rp 18,259,638) | Rp 6,448,100 | + 183% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 462元 (Rp 1,006,854) | Rp 801,210 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,525元 (Rp 14,218,941) | Rp 6,665,800 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,376元 (Rp 9,536,351) | Rp 3,107,490 | + 207% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 516元 (Rp 1,125,019) | Rp 505,106 | + 123% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 140元 (Rp 305,513) | Rp 237,062 | + 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,829元 (Rp 3,986,110) | Rp 3,563,720 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 546元 (Rp 1,189,267) | Rp 1,234,820 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 50元 (Rp 108,676) | Rp 57,323 | + 90% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 66元 (Rp 144,254) | Rp 95,242 | + 51% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in China is 41% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| China | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 511元 (Rp 1,113,332) | Rp 648,513 | + 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 288元 (Rp 627,978) | Rp 480,172 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 654元 (Rp 1,425,583) | Rp 1,195,760 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 844元 (Rp 1,839,047) | Rp 1,102,700 | + 67% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in China is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| China | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 148,501元 (Rp 323,606,650) | Rp 417,700,000 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 (Rp 17,947) | Rp 9,337 | + 92% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 206元 (Rp 449,159) | Rp 419,026 | + 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 102% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 102% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| China | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28元 (Rp 61,677) | Rp 19,709 | + 213% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 27元 (Rp 58,757) | Rp 89,583 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 386元 (Rp 840,380) | Rp 204,790 | + 310% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30元 (Rp 65,649) | Rp 108,192 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19元 (Rp 42,237) | Rp 22,334 | + 89% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 44元 (Rp 94,797) | Rp 30,094 | + 215% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21元 (Rp 45,944) | Rp 22,886 | + 101% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16元 (Rp 34,571) | Rp 11,284 | + 206% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 82元 (Rp 179,237) | Rp 119,565 | + 50% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 18% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| China | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 260元 (Rp 566,613) | Rp 261,585 | + 117% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 122元 (Rp 266,066) | Rp 99,216 | + 168% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 417元 (Rp 909,407) | Rp 251,127 | + 262% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 319元 (Rp 695,120) | Rp 573,242 | + 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 90元 (Rp 195,841) | Rp 159,890 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 31元 (Rp 67,703) | Rp 39,869 | + 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 19元 (Rp 40,339) | Rp 65,361 | - 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,968元 (Rp 6,467,513) | Rp 10,724,300 | - 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.24元 (Rp 532) | Rp 2,093 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 410元 (Rp 893,379) | Rp 509,555 | + 75% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 38元 (Rp 81,821) | Rp 32,683 | + 150% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in China is 39% more expensive than in Indonesia
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