Cost of living in Japan compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 76% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 76% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Japan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,140 (Rp 143,444) | Rp 42,304 | + 239% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥728 (Rp 91,532) | Rp 54,298 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥418 (Rp 52,552) | Rp 27,651 | + 90% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥210 (Rp 26,354) | Rp 20,105 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥275 (Rp 34,547) | Rp 24,210 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥668 (Rp 83,980) | Rp 16,357 | + 413% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,129 (Rp 141,974) | Rp 62,456 | + 127% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥710 (Rp 89,263) | Rp 38,556 | + 132% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥393 (Rp 49,448) | Rp 20,393 | + 142% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥255 (Rp 32,100) | Rp 33,984 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,985 (Rp 249,697) | Rp 339,527 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥206 (Rp 25,970) | Rp 17,631 | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥211 (Rp 26,579) | Rp 17,406 | + 53% | |
| Housing | + 105% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 105% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Japan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥217,328 (Rp 27,335,682) | Rp 15,985,100 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥126,162 (Rp 15,868,753) | Rp 8,980,080 | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥16,068 (Rp 2,021,045) | Rp 714,974 | + 183% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥132,665 (Rp 16,686,705) | Rp 6,092,360 | + 174% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥70,782 (Rp 8,902,976) | Rp 3,667,230 | + 143% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥9,982 (Rp 1,255,522) | Rp 492,821 | + 155% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,119 (Rp 518,085) | Rp 276,658 | + 87% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥42,816 (Rp 5,385,404) | Rp 3,662,870 | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥15,187 (Rp 1,910,270) | Rp 1,660,180 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥663 (Rp 83,335) | Rp 44,086 | + 89% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,759 (Rp 221,224) | Rp 58,559 | + 278% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 26% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Japan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥7,849 (Rp 987,310) | Rp 648,513 | + 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥3,745 (Rp 471,029) | Rp 424,641 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,707 (Rp 1,095,184) | Rp 1,183,600 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥16,382 (Rp 2,060,503) | Rp 1,102,700 | + 87% | |
| Transportation | + 135% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 135% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Japan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,749,320 (Rp 345,811,573) | Rp 458,595,000 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥144 (Rp 18,101) | Rp 8,834 | + 105% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥11,441 (Rp 1,439,033) | Rp 230,004 | + 526% | |
| Personal Care | + 202% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 202% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Japan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥700 (Rp 88,055) | Rp 23,701 | + 272% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,350 (Rp 169,817) | Rp 89,583 | + 90% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥5,760 (Rp 724,536) | Rp 246,943 | + 193% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥2,342 (Rp 294,555) | Rp 32,223 | + 814% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥937 (Rp 117,843) | Rp 22,334 | + 428% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥540 (Rp 67,893) | Rp 30,094 | + 126% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥142 (Rp 17,826) | Rp 22,886 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥247 (Rp 31,119) | Rp 10,410 | + 199% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,858 (Rp 359,485) | Rp 61,834 | + 481% | |
| Entertainment | + 98% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 98% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Japan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,449 (Rp 559,630) | Rp 129,003 | + 334% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,459 (Rp 435,073) | Rp 103,125 | + 322% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥16,372 (Rp 2,059,320) | Rp 648,913 | + 217% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥3,771 (Rp 474,278) | Rp 349,513 | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,130 (Rp 142,179) | Rp 101,824 | + 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥520 (Rp 65,408) | Rp 32,336 | + 102% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥517 (Rp 65,054) | Rp 45,791 | + 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥56,570 (Rp 7,115,468) | Rp 9,934,870 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥49 (Rp 6,123) | Rp 1,849 | + 231% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,121 (Rp 1,147,245) | Rp 556,841 | + 106% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥554 (Rp 69,669) | Rp 29,571 | + 136% | |
| TOTAL | + 103% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Japan is 103% more expensive than in Indonesia
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