- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Japan compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 89% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 89% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,060 (Rp 135,869) | Rp 64,340 | + 111% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥668 (Rp 85,640) | Rp 49,369 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥489 (Rp 62,631) | Rp 27,749 | + 126% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥205 (Rp 26,312) | Rp 19,366 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥304 (Rp 38,953) | Rp 26,280 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥805 (Rp 103,172) | Rp 13,159 | + 684% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,035 (Rp 132,650) | Rp 58,741 | + 126% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥757 (Rp 97,040) | Rp 34,445 | + 182% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥427 (Rp 54,724) | Rp 16,331 | + 235% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥292 (Rp 37,357) | Rp 31,183 | + 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,706 (Rp 218,630) | Rp 350,688 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥200 (Rp 25,679) | Rp 20,434 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥203 (Rp 26,048) | Rp 17,500 | + 49% | |
| Housing | + 143% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 143% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥246,413 (Rp 31,573,097) | Rp 11,751,400 | + 169% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥141,665 (Rp 18,151,651) | Rp 8,064,920 | + 125% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥19,065 (Rp 2,442,814) | Rp 989,111 | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥129,819 (Rp 16,633,813) | Rp 7,991,320 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥88,209 (Rp 11,302,303) | Rp 4,734,520 | + 139% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥13,050 (Rp 1,672,081) | Rp 731,905 | + 128% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥4,177 (Rp 535,151) | Rp 295,762 | + 81% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥59,797 (Rp 7,661,774) | Rp 4,527,030 | + 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥18,392 (Rp 2,356,620) | Rp 1,710,320 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥848 (Rp 108,630) | Rp 49,451 | + 120% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,575 (Rp 329,897) | Rp 49,438 | + 567% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 46% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥8,514 (Rp 1,090,915) | Rp 579,095 | + 88% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥4,244 (Rp 543,754) | Rp 401,730 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,631 (Rp 1,105,935) | Rp 1,010,680 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥13,887 (Rp 1,779,340) | Rp 1,001,470 | + 78% | |
| Transportation | + 93% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 93% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,423,970 (Rp 310,585,232) | Rp 447,987,000 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥137 (Rp 17,550) | Rp 8,785 | + 100% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,169 (Rp 1,302,949) | Rp 318,830 | + 309% | |
| Personal Care | + 151% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 151% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,229 (Rp 157,448) | Rp 18,285 | + 761% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥998 (Rp 127,920) | Rp 73,114 | + 75% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥4,043 (Rp 517,978) | Rp 346,655 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥491 (Rp 62,945) | Rp 35,210 | + 79% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥659 (Rp 84,424) | Rp 20,752 | + 307% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥499 (Rp 63,926) | Rp 31,100 | + 106% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥124 (Rp 15,902) | Rp 12,324 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥248 (Rp 31,765) | Rp 12,609 | + 152% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,314 (Rp 424,642) | Rp 95,162 | + 346% | |
| Entertainment | + 113% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 113% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,543 (Rp 582,096) | Rp 213,406 | + 173% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,386 (Rp 433,801) | Rp 96,854 | + 348% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥10,226 (Rp 1,310,240) | Rp 384,079 | + 241% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥7,804 (Rp 999,982) | Rp 488,104 | + 105% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥918 (Rp 117,620) | Rp 131,595 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥479 (Rp 61,337) | Rp 48,818 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥573 (Rp 73,388) | Rp 59,752 | + 23% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ¥53,237 (Rp 6,821,325) | Rp 8,265,020 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥44 (Rp 5,646) | Rp 1,530 | + 269% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥11,808 (Rp 1,512,917) | Rp 576,215 | + 163% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥546 (Rp 69,909) | Rp 23,129 | + 202% | |
| TOTAL | + 107% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
128.131
IDR
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,158 prices entered by 742 different people.
Cost of living in Japan is 107% more expensive than in Indonesia
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