- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Japan compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 90% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 90% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,023 (Rp 131,216) | Rp 64,402 | + 104% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥664 (Rp 85,153) | Rp 49,055 | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥508 (Rp 65,195) | Rp 27,840 | + 134% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥209 (Rp 26,810) | Rp 20,066 | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥313 (Rp 40,199) | Rp 25,744 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥840 (Rp 107,738) | Rp 14,362 | + 650% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥993 (Rp 127,359) | Rp 60,447 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥737 (Rp 94,571) | Rp 35,678 | + 165% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥374 (Rp 47,936) | Rp 16,532 | + 190% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥281 (Rp 36,035) | Rp 31,153 | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,567 (Rp 201,004) | Rp 332,228 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥199 (Rp 25,480) | Rp 20,432 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥219 (Rp 28,036) | Rp 17,368 | + 61% | |
| Housing | + 147% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 147% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥236,807 (Rp 30,375,157) | Rp 12,721,900 | + 139% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥145,771 (Rp 18,697,999) | Rp 6,878,050 | + 172% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥19,576 (Rp 2,510,994) | Rp 1,127,070 | + 123% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥131,782 (Rp 16,903,634) | Rp 7,501,570 | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥96,756 (Rp 12,410,886) | Rp 3,745,900 | + 231% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥13,322 (Rp 1,708,847) | Rp 804,674 | + 112% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥4,129 (Rp 529,601) | Rp 309,121 | + 71% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥57,750 (Rp 7,407,510) | Rp 4,550,660 | + 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥16,804 (Rp 2,155,482) | Rp 1,456,220 | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥789 (Rp 101,262) | Rp 47,842 | + 112% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,771 (Rp 355,378) | Rp 49,043 | + 625% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 30% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥7,450 (Rp 955,609) | Rp 576,226 | + 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥3,966 (Rp 508,716) | Rp 421,836 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,369 (Rp 1,073,536) | Rp 1,038,790 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥12,345 (Rp 1,583,528) | Rp 959,108 | + 65% | |
| Transportation | + 87% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 87% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,446,840 (Rp 313,855,369) | Rp 435,699,000 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥134 (Rp 17,250) | Rp 8,704 | + 98% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,514 (Rp 1,220,308) | Rp 296,283 | + 312% | |
| Personal Care | + 173% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 173% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,139 (Rp 146,071) | Rp 18,983 | + 669% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥998 (Rp 128,016) | Rp 70,398 | + 82% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥3,785 (Rp 485,447) | Rp 246,696 | + 97% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥462 (Rp 59,262) | Rp 38,033 | + 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥616 (Rp 79,052) | Rp 21,080 | + 275% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥489 (Rp 62,734) | Rp 29,310 | + 114% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥116 (Rp 14,830) | Rp 11,113 | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥242 (Rp 31,078) | Rp 12,691 | + 145% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,584 (Rp 459,702) | Rp 86,703 | + 430% | |
| Entertainment | + 108% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 108% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,556 (Rp 584,357) | Rp 221,088 | + 164% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,469 (Rp 445,019) | Rp 96,601 | + 361% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥10,390 (Rp 1,332,696) | Rp 375,168 | + 255% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥7,389 (Rp 947,779) | Rp 446,858 | + 112% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥959 (Rp 123,030) | Rp 127,617 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥465 (Rp 59,628) | Rp 48,956 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥561 (Rp 71,954) | Rp 61,339 | + 17% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ¥53,175 (Rp 6,820,778) | Rp 8,142,400 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥52 (Rp 6,696) | Rp 1,856 | + 261% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥10,820 (Rp 1,387,916) | Rp 559,051 | + 148% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥527 (Rp 67,594) | Rp 22,932 | + 195% | |
| TOTAL | + 105% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
128.270
IDR
/
JPY
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,876 prices entered by 732 different people.
Cost of living in Japan is 105% more expensive than in Indonesia
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