Cost of living in Japan compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 75% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 75% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥941 (Rp 126,606) | Rp 48,924 | + 159% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥695 (Rp 93,454) | Rp 55,115 | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥426 (Rp 57,227) | Rp 32,165 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥203 (Rp 27,252) | Rp 20,667 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥244 (Rp 32,865) | Rp 25,337 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥653 (Rp 87,879) | Rp 17,064 | + 415% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥888 (Rp 119,463) | Rp 61,721 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥792 (Rp 106,484) | Rp 37,576 | + 183% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥389 (Rp 52,247) | Rp 19,651 | + 166% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥306 (Rp 41,176) | Rp 33,333 | + 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,351 (Rp 181,661) | Rp 374,037 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥185 (Rp 24,916) | Rp 18,761 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥246 (Rp 33,136) | Rp 18,326 | + 81% | |
| Housing | + 122% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 122% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥295,978 (Rp 39,803,488) | Rp 19,045,400 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥169,167 (Rp 22,749,788) | Rp 10,096,300 | + 125% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥25,258 (Rp 3,396,754) | Rp 1,245,580 | + 173% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥144,655 (Rp 19,453,384) | Rp 7,203,760 | + 170% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥80,593 (Rp 10,838,287) | Rp 4,313,490 | + 151% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥13,235 (Rp 1,779,900) | Rp 979,539 | + 82% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,060 (Rp 546,005) | Rp 329,516 | + 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥55,604 (Rp 7,477,641) | Rp 4,258,580 | + 76% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥10,692 (Rp 1,437,847) | Rp 2,125,490 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥778 (Rp 104,660) | Rp 66,640 | + 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,599 (Rp 349,494) | Rp 68,439 | + 411% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 41% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,849 (Rp 921,088) | Rp 680,041 | + 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,780 (Rp 642,819) | Rp 424,371 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,249 (Rp 1,109,383) | Rp 1,071,420 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥12,511 (Rp 1,682,549) | Rp 1,116,540 | + 51% | |
| Transportation | + 121% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 121% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,585,890 (Rp 347,753,689) | Rp 492,652,000 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥135 (Rp 18,140) | Rp 8,926 | + 103% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,445 (Rp 1,404,657) | Rp 228,023 | + 516% | |
| Personal Care | + 179% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 179% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,225 (Rp 164,692) | Rp 23,270 | + 608% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,626 (Rp 218,615) | Rp 59,151 | + 270% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥6,148 (Rp 826,824) | Rp 256,292 | + 223% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥812 (Rp 109,199) | Rp 80,956 | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥655 (Rp 88,066) | Rp 22,650 | + 289% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥501 (Rp 67,440) | Rp 44,295 | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥170 (Rp 22,849) | Rp 22,030 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥229 (Rp 30,752) | Rp 12,336 | + 149% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,983 (Rp 401,219) | Rp 89,053 | + 351% | |
| Entertainment | + 102% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 102% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,633 (Rp 488,533) | Rp 176,169 | + 177% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,657 (Rp 491,767) | Rp 105,763 | + 365% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥12,969 (Rp 1,744,020) | Rp 650,328 | + 168% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,422 (Rp 863,579) | Rp 361,319 | + 139% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,122 (Rp 150,865) | Rp 133,391 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥445 (Rp 59,802) | Rp 36,857 | + 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥556 (Rp 74,819) | Rp 48,318 | + 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥52,544 (Rp 7,066,155) | Rp 8,519,630 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥40 (Rp 5,379) | Rp 1,787 | + 201% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,497 (Rp 1,277,215) | Rp 604,695 | + 111% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥525 (Rp 70,666) | Rp 28,321 | + 150% | |
| TOTAL | + 107% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Japan is 107% more expensive than in Indonesia
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