- Cost of Living
- China
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in China compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 12% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 53元 (Rp 112,096) | Rp 65,768 | + 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 33元 (Rp 70,464) | Rp 50,359 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15元 (Rp 31,836) | Rp 30,553 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16元 (Rp 33,387) | Rp 19,126 | + 75% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16元 (Rp 33,229) | Rp 24,465 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 (Rp 17,194) | Rp 14,807 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 63元 (Rp 131,918) | Rp 65,437 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13元 (Rp 27,940) | Rp 37,029 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7元 (Rp 13,776) | Rp 18,101 | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.64元 (Rp 11,878) | Rp 31,611 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 114元 (Rp 239,047) | Rp 359,792 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 8元 (Rp 16,567) | Rp 18,890 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12元 (Rp 25,868) | Rp 16,216 | + 60% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in China is 30% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 9,680元 (Rp 20,387,434) | Rp 12,243,200 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 4,478元 (Rp 9,431,404) | Rp 9,210,940 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 425元 (Rp 895,857) | Rp 898,240 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,603元 (Rp 11,801,344) | Rp 8,592,610 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,523元 (Rp 7,420,212) | Rp 4,939,500 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 305元 (Rp 641,570) | Rp 661,561 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 88元 (Rp 184,634) | Rp 275,158 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,242元 (Rp 4,721,704) | Rp 4,688,240 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 678元 (Rp 1,427,949) | Rp 1,762,310 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40元 (Rp 85,130) | Rp 59,284 | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 39元 (Rp 81,967) | Rp 56,773 | + 44% | |
| Clothes | + 53% | |||
| Clothes in China is 53% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 554元 (Rp 1,167,645) | Rp 612,994 | + 90% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 280元 (Rp 589,017) | Rp 413,561 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 614元 (Rp 1,293,831) | Rp 987,674 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 672元 (Rp 1,415,136) | Rp 827,434 | + 71% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in China is 14% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 145,666元 (Rp 306,782,837) | Rp 469,436,000 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (Rp 15,353) | Rp 8,760 | + 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 154元 (Rp 323,825) | Rp 371,911 | - 13% | |
| Personal Care | + 117% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 117% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 26元 (Rp 54,467) | Rp 24,611 | + 121% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 32元 (Rp 67,377) | Rp 84,995 | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 425元 (Rp 895,063) | Rp 352,309 | + 154% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 30元 (Rp 62,395) | Rp 45,191 | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 37元 (Rp 77,901) | Rp 22,842 | + 241% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 38元 (Rp 79,412) | Rp 33,755 | + 135% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 (Rp 20,608) | Rp 14,477 | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14元 (Rp 30,037) | Rp 13,066 | + 130% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 59元 (Rp 125,011) | Rp 91,137 | + 37% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 34% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 159元 (Rp 334,815) | Rp 209,668 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 86元 (Rp 180,715) | Rp 99,420 | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 723元 (Rp 1,522,699) | Rp 399,376 | + 281% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 375元 (Rp 789,119) | Rp 482,715 | + 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 60元 (Rp 125,846) | Rp 130,862 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 34元 (Rp 71,578) | Rp 47,236 | + 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 34元 (Rp 71,659) | Rp 57,031 | + 26% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,310元 (Rp 6,971,788) | Rp 7,752,910 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.98元 (Rp 2,068) | Rp 1,544 | + 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 300元 (Rp 631,901) | Rp 552,469 | + 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 20元 (Rp 42,505) | Rp 24,285 | + 75% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,032 prices entered by 891 different people.
Cost of living in China is 19% more expensive than in Indonesia
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