Cost of living in Tokyo (Japan) is 53% more expensive than in Denpasar, Bali (Indonesia)
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| Food | + 23% | |||
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| Food in Tokyo (Japan) is 23% more expensive than in Denpasar, Bali (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Tokyo | Denpasar, Bali | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,032 (Rp 119,883) | Rp 117,318 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥721 (Rp 83,764) | Rp 67,373 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥553 (Rp 64,289) | Rp 37,268 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥199 (Rp 23,140) | Rp 24,930 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥284 (Rp 32,963) | Rp 28,876 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥631 (Rp 73,297) | Rp 17,446 | + 320% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,006 (Rp 116,807) | Rp 141,979 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥939 (Rp 109,038) | Rp 59,896 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥592 (Rp 68,753) | Rp 37,975 | + 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥289 (Rp 33,599) | Rp 34,953 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,241 (Rp 144,098) | Rp 353,480 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥239 (Rp 27,765) | Rp 23,837 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥211 (Rp 24,499) | Rp 20,983 | + 17% | |
| Housing | + 45% | |||
| Housing in Tokyo (Japan) is 45% more expensive than in Denpasar, Bali (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Tokyo | Denpasar, Bali | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥343,765 (Rp 39,931,870) | Rp 29,241,000 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥189,101 (Rp 21,966,042) | Rp 15,104,600 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥25,691 (Rp 2,984,311) | Rp 1,056,050 | + 183% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥159,856 (Rp 18,568,932) | Rp 12,822,700 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥92,905 (Rp 10,791,821) | Rp 12,521,800 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥18,187 (Rp 2,112,597) | Rp 617,232 | + 242% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,516 (Rp 524,533) | Rp 332,832 | + 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥50,930 (Rp 5,916,036) | Rp 4,125,910 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,954 (Rp 1,156,236) | Rp 1,167,990 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥985 (Rp 114,475) | Rp 63,041 | + 82% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,206 (Rp 256,199) | Rp 82,620 | + 210% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Tokyo (Japan) is 24% cheaper than in Denpasar, Bali (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Tokyo | Denpasar, Bali | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,146 (Rp 713,887) | Rp 889,377 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥5,168 (Rp 600,317) | Rp 802,924 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,786 (Rp 1,020,615) | Rp 1,336,780 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥13,791 (Rp 1,602,003) | Rp 2,068,800 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | + 121% | |||
| Transportation in Tokyo (Japan) is 121% more expensive than in Denpasar, Bali (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Tokyo | Denpasar, Bali | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,687,690 (Rp 312,203,066) | Rp 316,825,000 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥166 (Rp 19,323) | Rp 12,618 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,345 (Rp 1,201,725) | Rp 396,378 | + 203% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥3,971 (Rp 461,325) | Rp 104,045 | + 343% | |
| Personal Care | + 88% | |||
| Personal Care in Tokyo (Japan) is 88% more expensive than in Denpasar, Bali (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Tokyo | Denpasar, Bali | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,787 (Rp 207,612) | Rp 49,796 | + 317% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,320 (Rp 153,365) | Rp 73,097 | + 110% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥4,244 (Rp 492,990) | Rp 365,021 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥759 (Rp 88,110) | Rp 33,231 | + 165% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥601 (Rp 69,768) | Rp 25,833 | + 170% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥407 (Rp 47,253) | Rp 42,427 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥206 (Rp 23,892) | Rp 34,659 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥262 (Rp 30,401) | Rp 22,170 | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,216 (Rp 373,591) | Rp 142,450 | + 162% | |
| Entertainment | + 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Tokyo (Japan) is 51% more expensive than in Denpasar, Bali (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Tokyo | Denpasar, Bali | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,820 (Rp 443,744) | Rp 188,777 | + 135% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,590 (Rp 416,980) | Rp 224,646 | + 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥11,604 (Rp 1,347,867) | Rp 362,797 | + 272% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,254 (Rp 726,430) | Rp 651,946 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,006 (Rp 116,813) | Rp 110,512 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥470 (Rp 54,634) | Rp 39,767 | + 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥574 (Rp 66,702) | Rp 46,813 | + 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥48,237 (Rp 5,603,274) | Rp 8,479,240 | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥52 (Rp 6,085) | Rp 1,316 | + 362% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,331 (Rp 1,083,913) | Rp 1,056,440 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥600 (Rp 69,696) | Rp 36,393 | + 92% | |
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TOTAL | + 53% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 624 prices entered by 83 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
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