- Cost of Living
- China
- Indonesia
- Comparison
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 | 50元 (Rp 105,850) | Rp 65,531 | + 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 34元 (Rp 70,708) | Rp 49,511 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15元 (Rp 30,694) | Rp 30,885 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15元 (Rp 31,644) | Rp 18,934 | + 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16元 (Rp 33,269) | Rp 22,695 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 (Rp 17,321) | Rp 14,388 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 57元 (Rp 120,695) | Rp 60,646 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14元 (Rp 28,628) | Rp 37,954 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7元 (Rp 13,806) | Rp 18,653 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.59元 (Rp 11,743) | Rp 31,286 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 114元 (Rp 240,267) | Rp 371,771 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 7元 (Rp 15,718) | Rp 18,926 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12元 (Rp 25,124) | Rp 15,260 | + 65% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in China is 30% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 9,327元 (Rp 19,579,801) | Rp 13,096,300 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 4,302元 (Rp 9,030,328) | Rp 8,155,000 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 439元 (Rp 922,517) | Rp 887,496 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,529元 (Rp 11,606,448) | Rp 8,109,370 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,479元 (Rp 7,303,433) | Rp 4,623,080 | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 307元 (Rp 644,984) | Rp 667,380 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 86元 (Rp 181,487) | Rp 252,522 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,131元 (Rp 4,474,091) | Rp 4,513,470 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 703元 (Rp 1,475,086) | Rp 1,628,720 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36元 (Rp 76,580) | Rp 59,625 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 38元 (Rp 80,225) | Rp 55,089 | + 46% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in China is 40% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 556元 (Rp 1,167,298) | Rp 659,239 | + 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 260元 (Rp 544,808) | Rp 428,524 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 624元 (Rp 1,310,011) | Rp 1,009,670 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 694元 (Rp 1,456,874) | Rp 936,471 | + 56% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in China is 16% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 143,509元 (Rp 301,274,057) | Rp 479,608,000 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (Rp 15,492) | Rp 8,791 | + 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 156元 (Rp 327,944) | Rp 382,650 | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 121% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 121% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 26元 (Rp 54,321) | Rp 24,611 | + 121% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30元 (Rp 63,969) | Rp 90,441 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 493元 (Rp 1,035,549) | Rp 332,164 | + 212% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 29元 (Rp 61,654) | Rp 45,296 | + 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 36元 (Rp 75,691) | Rp 23,390 | + 224% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36元 (Rp 74,989) | Rp 32,514 | + 131% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9元 (Rp 18,871) | Rp 15,188 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13元 (Rp 27,375) | Rp 12,682 | + 116% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 57元 (Rp 119,780) | Rp 81,236 | + 47% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 32% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 149元 (Rp 312,224) | Rp 211,083 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 86元 (Rp 181,296) | Rp 98,679 | + 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 777元 (Rp 1,630,771) | Rp 460,234 | + 254% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 375元 (Rp 787,355) | Rp 497,062 | + 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 58元 (Rp 122,458) | Rp 118,309 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 34元 (Rp 70,524) | Rp 45,661 | + 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 33元 (Rp 68,609) | Rp 54,748 | + 25% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,255元 (Rp 6,833,664) | Rp 7,809,260 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.04元 (Rp 2,175) | Rp 1,846 | + 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 309元 (Rp 648,599) | Rp 521,125 | + 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 20元 (Rp 42,044) | Rp 24,789 | + 70% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,921 prices entered by 841 different people.
Cost of living in China is 17% more expensive than in Indonesia
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