Cost of living in Indonesia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 10% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 57,682 (26元) | 44元 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 52,773 (24元) | 35元 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 29,529 (14元) | 17元 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 19,696 (9元) | 14元 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 26,861 (12元) | 14元 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 14,622 (7元) | 9元 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 62,961 (29元) | 52元 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 35,265 (16元) | 14元 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 19,892 (9元) | 7元 | + 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 30,845 (14元) | 5.40元 | + 161% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 343,573 (157元) | 94元 | + 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 17,380 (8元) | 8元 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 20,646 (9元) | 13元 | - 29% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 8% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 16,114,700 (7,375元) | 7,406元 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 10,219,100 (4,677元) | 4,520元 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 1,131,850 (518元) | 413元 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 7,219,990 (3,304元) | 5,769元 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 4,172,600 (1,910元) | 3,012元 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 552,447 (253元) | 319元 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 305,349 (140元) | 81元 | + 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 4,534,730 (2,075元) | 2,073元 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 2,740,660 (1,254元) | 529元 | + 137% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 62,843 (29元) | 47元 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 58,731 (27元) | 38元 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 19% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 622,984 (285元) | 435元 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 439,999 (201元) | 233元 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,059,660 (485元) | 615元 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 979,268 (448元) | 475元 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 17% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 541,443,000 (247,808元) | 140,613元 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 9,053 (4.14元) | 7元 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 322,524 (148元) | 156元 | - 5% | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 59% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 27,986 (13元) | 29元 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 58,955 (27元) | 31元 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 262,807 (120元) | 407元 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 85,737 (39元) | 42元 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 23,479 (11元) | 50元 | - 79% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 39,830 (18元) | 38元 | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 18,304 (8元) | 10元 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 13,205 (6元) | 13元 | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 90,760 (42元) | 78元 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 18% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 178,890 (82元) | 195元 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 100,000 (46元) | 94元 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 791,222 (362元) | 1,203元 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 589,198 (270元) | 349元 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 149,882 (69元) | 73元 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 46,247 (21元) | 31元 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 60,035 (27元) | 29元 | - 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 7,391,740 (3,383元) | 3,269元 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,576 (0.72元) | 0.30元 | + 142% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 707,346 (324元) | 277元 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 26,763 (12元) | 21元 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,992 prices entered by 371 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Indonesia is 10% cheaper than in China
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