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 | ¥954 (Rp 129,606) | Rp 49,381 | + 162% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥699 (Rp 94,976) | Rp 55,115 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥444 (Rp 60,260) | Rp 32,165 | + 87% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥200 (Rp 27,217) | Rp 20,667 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥253 (Rp 34,399) | Rp 25,337 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥622 (Rp 84,502) | Rp 17,064 | + 395% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥903 (Rp 122,722) | Rp 61,721 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥771 (Rp 104,711) | Rp 37,576 | + 179% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥384 (Rp 52,232) | Rp 19,651 | + 166% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥306 (Rp 41,612) | Rp 33,333 | + 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,331 (Rp 180,867) | Rp 375,202 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥199 (Rp 27,043) | Rp 18,761 | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥226 (Rp 30,641) | Rp 18,326 | + 67% | |
| Housing | + 113% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 113% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥268,095 (Rp 36,424,645) | Rp 19,045,400 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥150,794 (Rp 20,487,581) | Rp 10,096,300 | + 103% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥23,880 (Rp 3,244,490) | Rp 1,245,580 | + 160% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥140,127 (Rp 19,038,312) | Rp 7,203,760 | + 164% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥77,433 (Rp 10,520,411) | Rp 4,313,490 | + 144% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥12,855 (Rp 1,746,500) | Rp 979,539 | + 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,197 (Rp 570,204) | Rp 329,516 | + 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥63,991 (Rp 8,694,104) | Rp 4,258,580 | + 104% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥10,809 (Rp 1,468,575) | Rp 2,125,490 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥901 (Rp 122,454) | Rp 66,640 | + 84% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,418 (Rp 328,521) | Rp 68,439 | + 380% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 36% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,941 (Rp 943,102) | Rp 680,041 | + 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,416 (Rp 599,945) | Rp 422,463 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,088 (Rp 1,098,826) | Rp 1,072,100 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥12,131 (Rp 1,648,215) | Rp 1,116,540 | + 48% | |
| Transportation | + 127% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 127% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,676,280 (Rp 363,611,964) | Rp 486,176,000 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥135 (Rp 18,324) | Rp 8,964 | + 104% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,384 (Rp 1,410,778) | Rp 228,023 | + 519% | |
| Personal Care | + 180% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 180% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,225 (Rp 166,387) | Rp 29,297 | + 468% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,626 (Rp 220,864) | Rp 59,151 | + 273% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥6,148 (Rp 835,330) | Rp 256,292 | + 226% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥812 (Rp 110,323) | Rp 80,956 | + 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥655 (Rp 88,972) | Rp 22,650 | + 293% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥501 (Rp 68,134) | Rp 44,295 | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥170 (Rp 23,084) | Rp 22,030 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥229 (Rp 31,068) | Rp 12,336 | + 152% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,983 (Rp 405,347) | Rp 81,128 | + 400% | |
| Entertainment | + 104% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 104% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,633 (Rp 493,558) | Rp 176,169 | + 180% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,657 (Rp 496,826) | Rp 104,243 | + 377% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥12,969 (Rp 1,761,961) | Rp 650,328 | + 171% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,422 (Rp 872,463) | Rp 367,409 | + 137% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,122 (Rp 152,417) | Rp 133,391 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥445 (Rp 60,418) | Rp 36,857 | + 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥556 (Rp 75,588) | Rp 48,222 | + 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥52,544 (Rp 7,138,847) | Rp 8,519,630 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥40 (Rp 5,399) | Rp 1,787 | + 202% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,497 (Rp 1,290,355) | Rp 604,695 | + 113% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥525 (Rp 71,393) | Rp 28,427 | + 151% | |
| TOTAL | + 104% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Japan is 104% more expensive than in Indonesia
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