Cost of living in Japan compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 72% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,030 (Rp 127,955) | Rp 61,616 | + 108% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥723 (Rp 89,812) | Rp 50,879 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥464 (Rp 57,658) | Rp 28,690 | + 101% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥214 (Rp 26,592) | Rp 19,092 | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥290 (Rp 36,022) | Rp 26,655 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥590 (Rp 73,316) | Rp 15,384 | + 377% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,191 (Rp 147,948) | Rp 69,458 | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥734 (Rp 91,212) | Rp 39,530 | + 131% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥385 (Rp 47,854) | Rp 19,538 | + 145% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥257 (Rp 31,975) | Rp 30,210 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,788 (Rp 222,163) | Rp 433,415 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥217 (Rp 26,927) | Rp 16,020 | + 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥244 (Rp 30,341) | Rp 14,528 | + 109% | |
| Housing | + 126% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 126% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥215,961 (Rp 26,835,449) | Rp 12,571,500 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥119,039 (Rp 14,791,860) | Rp 7,047,390 | + 110% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥14,600 (Rp 1,814,242) | Rp 1,073,920 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥132,624 (Rp 16,479,941) | Rp 6,550,380 | + 152% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥114,972 (Rp 14,286,492) | Rp 3,577,050 | + 299% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥10,415 (Rp 1,294,199) | Rp 660,848 | + 96% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥3,407 (Rp 423,331) | Rp 268,756 | + 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥35,637 (Rp 4,428,226) | Rp 3,655,150 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥10,420 (Rp 1,294,771) | Rp 1,371,860 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥665 (Rp 82,631) | Rp 52,413 | + 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,845 (Rp 229,272) | Rp 51,166 | + 348% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 10% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥5,921 (Rp 735,779) | Rp 639,688 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,587 (Rp 570,002) | Rp 563,796 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,447 (Rp 1,049,631) | Rp 1,062,600 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥13,816 (Rp 1,716,834) | Rp 883,123 | + 94% | |
| Transportation | + 79% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 79% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,936,380 (Rp 364,876,412) | Rp 469,854,000 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥143 (Rp 17,742) | Rp 9,231 | + 92% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,719 (Rp 1,207,631) | Rp 360,956 | + 235% | |
| Personal Care | + 160% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 160% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,375 (Rp 170,899) | Rp 30,366 | + 463% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥807 (Rp 100,299) | Rp 138,988 | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥8,290 (Rp 1,030,072) | Rp 257,547 | + 300% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥543 (Rp 67,444) | Rp 41,237 | + 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥696 (Rp 86,475) | Rp 24,297 | + 256% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥558 (Rp 69,395) | Rp 30,182 | + 130% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥186 (Rp 23,084) | Rp 19,131 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥229 (Rp 28,502) | Rp 14,080 | + 102% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,634 (Rp 327,350) | Rp 66,998 | + 389% | |
| Entertainment | + 89% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 89% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,927 (Rp 487,940) | Rp 196,329 | + 149% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,170 (Rp 393,854) | Rp 104,111 | + 278% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥10,399 (Rp 1,292,236) | Rp 374,374 | + 245% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥7,477 (Rp 929,079) | Rp 433,102 | + 115% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,286 (Rp 159,858) | Rp 128,455 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥495 (Rp 61,487) | Rp 46,128 | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥522 (Rp 64,878) | Rp 51,877 | + 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥47,253 (Rp 5,871,737) | Rp 6,699,010 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥26 (Rp 3,272) | Rp 1,242 | + 163% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥8,663 (Rp 1,076,467) | Rp 501,792 | + 115% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥480 (Rp 59,610) | Rp 23,371 | + 155% | |
| TOTAL | + 89% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,620 prices entered by 378 different people.
Cost of living in Japan is 89% more expensive than in Indonesia
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