- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Japan compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 83% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 83% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,062 (Rp 143,251) | Rp 68,372 | + 110% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥694 (Rp 93,536) | Rp 50,591 | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥441 (Rp 59,520) | Rp 30,696 | + 94% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥200 (Rp 26,997) | Rp 19,189 | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥293 (Rp 39,443) | Rp 24,683 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥754 (Rp 101,716) | Rp 16,420 | + 519% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥924 (Rp 124,625) | Rp 64,868 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥653 (Rp 88,097) | Rp 37,265 | + 136% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥401 (Rp 54,067) | Rp 18,440 | + 193% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥280 (Rp 37,769) | Rp 33,069 | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,689 (Rp 227,762) | Rp 361,213 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥199 (Rp 26,851) | Rp 19,379 | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥196 (Rp 26,431) | Rp 16,340 | + 62% | |
| Housing | + 110% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 110% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥216,398 (Rp 29,179,820) | Rp 13,512,000 | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥126,737 (Rp 17,089,635) | Rp 9,677,710 | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥21,223 (Rp 2,861,833) | Rp 910,541 | + 214% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥113,438 (Rp 15,296,354) | Rp 8,553,620 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥71,567 (Rp 9,650,276) | Rp 4,943,740 | + 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥12,789 (Rp 1,724,470) | Rp 619,505 | + 178% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥3,965 (Rp 534,698) | Rp 287,299 | + 86% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥55,558 (Rp 7,491,584) | Rp 4,860,720 | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥18,276 (Rp 2,464,383) | Rp 1,787,010 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥711 (Rp 95,881) | Rp 58,356 | + 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,062 (Rp 278,079) | Rp 53,383 | + 421% | |
| Clothes | + 63% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 63% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥7,354 (Rp 991,572) | Rp 615,926 | + 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥4,823 (Rp 650,368) | Rp 397,678 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,419 (Rp 1,135,244) | Rp 985,125 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥14,523 (Rp 1,958,356) | Rp 828,783 | + 136% | |
| Transportation | + 104% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 104% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,587,360 (Rp 348,888,156) | Rp 468,850,000 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥144 (Rp 19,395) | Rp 8,840 | + 119% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥11,257 (Rp 1,517,971) | Rp 381,291 | + 298% | |
| Personal Care | + 138% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 138% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,278 (Rp 172,363) | Rp 24,249 | + 611% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,019 (Rp 137,351) | Rp 88,999 | + 54% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥3,562 (Rp 480,251) | Rp 343,185 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥612 (Rp 82,482) | Rp 45,191 | + 83% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥680 (Rp 91,680) | Rp 23,113 | + 297% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥455 (Rp 61,290) | Rp 33,721 | + 82% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥144 (Rp 19,386) | Rp 14,080 | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥229 (Rp 30,832) | Rp 13,377 | + 130% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,114 (Rp 419,938) | Rp 92,397 | + 354% | |
| Entertainment | + 131% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 131% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,326 (Rp 583,363) | Rp 216,823 | + 169% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,385 (Rp 456,377) | Rp 99,441 | + 359% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥14,181 (Rp 1,912,145) | Rp 375,594 | + 409% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥8,294 (Rp 1,118,380) | Rp 505,534 | + 121% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥964 (Rp 129,927) | Rp 133,066 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥479 (Rp 64,568) | Rp 46,240 | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥586 (Rp 79,047) | Rp 56,412 | + 40% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ¥49,094 (Rp 6,619,997) | Rp 7,884,480 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥56 (Rp 7,528) | Rp 1,617 | + 365% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥10,897 (Rp 1,469,333) | Rp 565,576 | + 160% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥468 (Rp 63,153) | Rp 24,385 | + 159% | |
| TOTAL | + 105% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
134.843
IDR
/
JPY
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,737 prices entered by 683 different people.
Cost of living in Japan is 105% more expensive than in Indonesia
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