Cost of living in Indonesia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 22% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Indonesia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 59,962 (27元) | 56元 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 55,395 (25元) | 41元 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 27,371 (12元) | 14元 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 20,165 (9元) | 17元 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 26,969 (12元) | 20元 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 17,108 (8元) | 10元 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 50,021 (22元) | 57元 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 42,079 (19元) | 16元 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 22,926 (10元) | 7元 | + 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 35,271 (16元) | 6.00元 | + 164% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 302,386 (136元) | 129元 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 19,961 (9元) | 11元 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 18,941 (9元) | 13元 | - 36% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 43% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Indonesia | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 16,292,300 (7,313元) | 13,117元 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 8,256,070 (3,706元) | 7,964元 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 871,567 (391元) | 401元 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 8,332,070 (3,740元) | 8,919元 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 3,724,330 (1,672元) | 4,611元 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 532,882 (239元) | 242元 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 345,070 (155元) | 117元 | + 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 3,857,190 (1,731元) | 1,521元 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,498,840 (673元) | 661元 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 70,816 (32元) | 56元 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 78,155 (35元) | 54元 | - 35% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 26% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Indonesia | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 560,382 (252元) | 491元 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 442,949 (199元) | 261元 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,218,390 (547元) | 609元 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,398,430 (628元) | 662元 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 18% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Indonesia | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 492,973,000 (221,267元) | 150,872元 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 11,374 (5.11元) | 9元 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 190,182 (85元) | 197元 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 41% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Indonesia | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 36,367 (16元) | 29元 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 60,467 (27元) | 23元 | + 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 332,000 (149元) | 371元 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 67,999 (31元) | 37元 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 22,412 (10元) | 23元 | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 34,558 (16元) | 33元 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 30,035 (13元) | 14元 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 15,580 (7元) | 13元 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 88,350 (40元) | 63元 | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 34% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Indonesia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 213,417 (96元) | 267元 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 110,240 (49元) | 114元 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 300,249 (135元) | 1,234元 | - 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 490,881 (220元) | 473元 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 92,882 (42元) | 81元 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 39,821 (18元) | 35元 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 44,788 (20元) | 31元 | - 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 9,505,300 (4,266元) | 3,289元 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,816 (0.82元) | 0.24元 | + 235% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 585,606 (263元) | 449元 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 36,785 (17元) | 29元 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Indonesia is 32% cheaper than in China
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