- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Japan compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 80% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 80% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,054 (Rp 136,351) | Rp 64,942 | + 110% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥698 (Rp 90,223) | Rp 50,397 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥436 (Rp 56,423) | Rp 31,350 | + 80% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥205 (Rp 26,508) | Rp 18,922 | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥285 (Rp 36,891) | Rp 22,795 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥777 (Rp 100,458) | Rp 15,321 | + 556% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥910 (Rp 117,675) | Rp 67,443 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥697 (Rp 90,179) | Rp 37,720 | + 139% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥414 (Rp 53,573) | Rp 18,389 | + 191% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥265 (Rp 34,301) | Rp 31,175 | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,538 (Rp 198,893) | Rp 363,342 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥203 (Rp 26,204) | Rp 18,399 | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥198 (Rp 25,632) | Rp 15,886 | + 61% | |
| Housing | + 123% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 123% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥231,808 (Rp 29,974,644) | Rp 11,979,100 | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥125,591 (Rp 16,239,929) | Rp 8,842,230 | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥21,159 (Rp 2,736,004) | Rp 899,203 | + 204% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥113,754 (Rp 14,709,310) | Rp 8,255,600 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥74,885 (Rp 9,683,260) | Rp 4,645,870 | + 108% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥12,611 (Rp 1,630,743) | Rp 630,805 | + 159% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥4,134 (Rp 534,514) | Rp 243,207 | + 120% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥55,558 (Rp 7,184,059) | Rp 4,550,930 | + 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥16,830 (Rp 2,176,268) | Rp 1,689,490 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥693 (Rp 89,605) | Rp 61,664 | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,827 (Rp 236,234) | Rp 55,521 | + 325% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 39% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,829 (Rp 883,050) | Rp 612,994 | + 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥4,215 (Rp 545,067) | Rp 416,812 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,321 (Rp 1,075,966) | Rp 974,726 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥13,972 (Rp 1,806,718) | Rp 821,580 | + 120% | |
| Transportation | + 94% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 94% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,590,890 (Rp 335,022,977) | Rp 470,268,000 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥145 (Rp 18,747) | Rp 8,691 | + 116% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥11,257 (Rp 1,455,660) | Rp 394,691 | + 269% | |
| Personal Care | + 128% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 128% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,278 (Rp 165,288) | Rp 25,888 | + 538% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,016 (Rp 131,314) | Rp 86,121 | + 52% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥3,622 (Rp 468,373) | Rp 362,813 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥630 (Rp 81,461) | Rp 45,322 | + 80% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥707 (Rp 91,452) | Rp 23,501 | + 289% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥455 (Rp 58,774) | Rp 33,880 | + 73% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥137 (Rp 17,741) | Rp 15,234 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥217 (Rp 28,038) | Rp 13,078 | + 114% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,939 (Rp 380,092) | Rp 92,813 | + 310% | |
| Entertainment | + 115% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 115% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,035 (Rp 521,793) | Rp 207,987 | + 151% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,358 (Rp 434,162) | Rp 98,866 | + 339% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥12,964 (Rp 1,676,376) | Rp 390,835 | + 329% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥7,899 (Rp 1,021,448) | Rp 480,517 | + 113% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥880 (Rp 113,733) | Rp 125,911 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥491 (Rp 63,448) | Rp 46,550 | + 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥560 (Rp 72,371) | Rp 57,305 | + 26% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ¥49,094 (Rp 6,348,250) | Rp 8,006,060 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥56 (Rp 7,219) | Rp 1,764 | + 309% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥10,296 (Rp 1,331,356) | Rp 536,205 | + 148% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥468 (Rp 60,561) | Rp 24,432 | + 148% | |
| TOTAL | + 100% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Japan is 100% more expensive than in Indonesia
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