Cost of living in Japan compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 68% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Japan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,510 (Rp 174,386) | Rp 59,962 | + 191% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥760 (Rp 87,714) | Rp 55,395 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥442 (Rp 51,022) | Rp 27,371 | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥221 (Rp 25,522) | Rp 20,165 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥344 (Rp 39,694) | Rp 26,969 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥626 (Rp 72,231) | Rp 17,108 | + 322% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥855 (Rp 98,726) | Rp 50,021 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥1,035 (Rp 119,519) | Rp 42,079 | + 184% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥461 (Rp 53,224) | Rp 22,926 | + 132% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥271 (Rp 31,312) | Rp 35,271 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,299 (Rp 149,969) | Rp 302,386 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥205 (Rp 23,620) | Rp 19,961 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥227 (Rp 26,160) | Rp 18,941 | + 38% | |
| Housing | + 102% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 102% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Japan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥218,917 (Rp 25,276,863) | Rp 16,292,300 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥128,457 (Rp 14,832,060) | Rp 8,256,070 | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥27,749 (Rp 3,204,012) | Rp 871,567 | + 268% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥187,909 (Rp 21,696,579) | Rp 8,332,070 | + 160% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥76,748 (Rp 8,861,595) | Rp 3,724,330 | + 138% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥19,268 (Rp 2,224,734) | Rp 532,882 | + 317% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,419 (Rp 510,208) | Rp 345,070 | + 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥43,152 (Rp 4,982,446) | Rp 3,857,190 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥17,240 (Rp 1,990,632) | Rp 1,498,840 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,196 (Rp 138,132) | Rp 70,816 | + 95% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥3,024 (Rp 349,189) | Rp 78,155 | + 347% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Japan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,406 (Rp 739,608) | Rp 560,382 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥3,885 (Rp 448,561) | Rp 442,949 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,497 (Rp 981,098) | Rp 1,218,390 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥10,842 (Rp 1,251,852) | Rp 1,398,430 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | + 166% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 166% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Japan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥3,145,430 (Rp 363,181,496) | Rp 492,973,000 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥167 (Rp 19,247) | Rp 11,244 | + 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥13,986 (Rp 1,614,869) | Rp 190,182 | + 749% | |
| Personal Care | + 151% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 151% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Japan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥2,137 (Rp 246,765) | Rp 36,367 | + 579% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,967 (Rp 227,139) | Rp 60,467 | + 276% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥4,294 (Rp 495,849) | Rp 332,000 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥677 (Rp 78,161) | Rp 67,999 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥635 (Rp 73,326) | Rp 22,412 | + 227% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥529 (Rp 61,097) | Rp 34,558 | + 77% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥195 (Rp 22,476) | Rp 30,035 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥192 (Rp 22,188) | Rp 15,580 | + 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,899 (Rp 450,143) | Rp 88,350 | + 409% | |
| Entertainment | + 106% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 106% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Japan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,808 (Rp 439,627) | Rp 213,417 | + 106% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,606 (Rp 416,342) | Rp 110,240 | + 278% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥9,510 (Rp 1,098,090) | Rp 300,249 | + 266% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,842 (Rp 790,056) | Rp 490,881 | + 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,086 (Rp 125,386) | Rp 92,882 | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥566 (Rp 65,373) | Rp 39,821 | + 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥564 (Rp 65,084) | Rp 44,788 | + 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥106,060 (Rp 12,246,030) | Rp 9,505,300 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥56 (Rp 6,443) | Rp 1,816 | + 255% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥12,147 (Rp 1,402,497) | Rp 585,606 | + 139% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥602 (Rp 69,510) | Rp 36,785 | + 89% | |
| TOTAL | + 107% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Japan is 107% more expensive than in Indonesia
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