China vs Indonesia
China is about 39% pricier than Indonesia overall, with a price level of 49.8 versus 30.4 (US = 100). The gap is widest in restaurants & hotels and narrowest in communication. On quality of life, China scores higher (91 vs 69 of 100).
Metric China Indonesia
Price level (US=100) 49.8 30.4
GDP / capita (PPP) $27,105 $16,448
GNI / capita (PPP) $26,920 $16,010
Inflation (YoY) 0.2% 2.2%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category China Indonesia
Housing & utilities 69 37
Food 130 89
Transport 82 63
Restaurants & hotels 85 45
Health 64 43
Communication 86 67
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric China Indonesia
Quality-of-life score 91/100 69/100
Life expectancy 78 yrs 71 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.5 0.3
Internet users 92% 73%
Frequently asked
Is China more expensive than Indonesia?
China is more expensive: about 39% pricier than Indonesia overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Indonesia?
Living the way $100,000 buys in China would cost roughly $61,000 in Indonesia, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, China or Indonesia?
China scores higher, 91 vs 69 out of 100.
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