Cost of living in Japan compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 29% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Japan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,031 (Rp 106,682) | Rp 55,068 | + 94% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥803 (Rp 83,091) | Rp 58,183 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥518 (Rp 53,618) | Rp 31,308 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥223 (Rp 23,103) | Rp 23,307 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥320 (Rp 33,058) | Rp 30,367 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥564 (Rp 58,364) | Rp 14,479 | + 303% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,287 (Rp 133,149) | Rp 67,619 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥611 (Rp 63,256) | Rp 46,085 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥399 (Rp 41,291) | Rp 20,806 | + 98% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥307 (Rp 31,785) | Rp 34,093 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,249 (Rp 129,201) | Rp 344,187 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥208 (Rp 21,484) | Rp 18,823 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥176 (Rp 18,207) | Rp 14,432 | + 26% | |
| Housing | + 80% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 80% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Japan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥372,148 (Rp 38,504,888) | Rp 20,348,700 | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥190,833 (Rp 19,744,841) | Rp 11,729,200 | + 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥20,112 (Rp 2,080,910) | Rp 2,034,370 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥167,408 (Rp 17,321,136) | Rp 7,387,200 | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥104,544 (Rp 10,816,812) | Rp 4,597,950 | + 135% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥13,280 (Rp 1,374,036) | Rp 1,423,880 | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,420 (Rp 457,346) | Rp 378,883 | + 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥61,842 (Rp 6,398,561) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 100% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥10,283 (Rp 1,063,895) | Rp 1,931,010 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,221 (Rp 126,360) | Rp 91,402 | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,831 (Rp 292,912) | Rp 80,207 | + 265% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 6% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Japan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥8,264 (Rp 855,087) | Rp 759,724 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥5,233 (Rp 541,466) | Rp 458,661 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,604 (Rp 993,743) | Rp 1,371,230 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥12,490 (Rp 1,292,277) | Rp 1,296,520 | - 0% | |
| Transportation | + 92% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 92% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Japan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,997,460 (Rp 310,136,992) | Rp 504,781,000 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥170 (Rp 17,570) | Rp 12,558 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,067 (Rp 938,155) | Rp 199,904 | + 369% | |
| Personal Care | + 198% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 198% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Japan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥2,133 (Rp 220,743) | Rp 22,456 | + 883% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥2,993 (Rp 309,679) | Rp 96,147 | + 222% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥6,000 (Rp 620,800) | Rp 275,446 | + 125% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥1,337 (Rp 138,379) | Rp 66,604 | + 108% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥948 (Rp 98,061) | Rp 26,592 | + 269% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥622 (Rp 64,345) | Rp 33,023 | + 95% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥224 (Rp 23,194) | Rp 27,953 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥204 (Rp 21,120) | Rp 12,305 | + 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥4,495 (Rp 465,042) | Rp 84,361 | + 451% | |
| Entertainment | + 83% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 83% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Japan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥5,113 (Rp 529,007) | Rp 261,890 | + 102% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,873 (Rp 400,773) | Rp 104,570 | + 283% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥12,839 (Rp 1,328,418) | Rp 496,791 | + 167% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥8,204 (Rp 848,890) | Rp 379,769 | + 124% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,237 (Rp 127,986) | Rp 149,637 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥547 (Rp 56,578) | Rp 38,584 | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥674 (Rp 69,700) | Rp 50,891 | + 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥51,659 (Rp 5,344,971) | Rp 6,922,760 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥52 (Rp 5,393) | Rp 2,388 | + 126% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,530 (Rp 986,067) | Rp 451,365 | + 118% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥598 (Rp 61,868) | Rp 42,610 | + 45% | |
| TOTAL | + 70% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 10, 2025.
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Cost of living in Japan is 70% more expensive than in Indonesia
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