Cost of living in Indonesia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 42% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 49,381 (¥363) | ¥954 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 55,115 (¥406) | ¥699 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 32,165 (¥237) | ¥444 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 20,667 (¥152) | ¥200 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 25,337 (¥186) | ¥253 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 17,064 (¥126) | ¥622 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 61,721 (¥454) | ¥903 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 37,576 (¥277) | ¥771 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 19,651 (¥145) | ¥384 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 33,333 (¥245) | ¥306 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 375,202 (¥2,762) | ¥1,331 | + 107% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 18,761 (¥138) | ¥199 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 18,326 (¥135) | ¥226 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 53% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 19,045,400 (¥140,179) | ¥268,095 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 10,096,300 (¥74,311) | ¥150,794 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 1,245,580 (¥9,168) | ¥23,880 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 7,203,760 (¥53,022) | ¥140,127 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 4,313,490 (¥31,748) | ¥77,433 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 979,539 (¥7,210) | ¥12,855 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 329,516 (¥2,425) | ¥4,197 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 4,258,580 (¥31,344) | ¥63,991 | - 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 2,125,490 (¥15,644) | ¥10,809 | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 66,640 (¥490) | ¥901 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 68,439 (¥504) | ¥2,418 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 27% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 680,041 (¥5,005) | ¥6,941 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 422,463 (¥3,109) | ¥4,416 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,072,100 (¥7,891) | ¥8,088 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,116,540 (¥8,218) | ¥12,131 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 56% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 486,176,000 (¥3,578,384) | ¥2,676,280 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 8,964 (¥66) | ¥135 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 228,023 (¥1,678) | ¥10,384 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 64% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 29,297 (¥216) | ¥1,225 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 59,151 (¥435) | ¥1,626 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 256,292 (¥1,886) | ¥6,148 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 80,956 (¥596) | ¥812 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 22,650 (¥167) | ¥655 | - 75% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 44,295 (¥326) | ¥501 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 22,030 (¥162) | ¥170 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 12,336 (¥91) | ¥229 | - 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 81,128 (¥597) | ¥2,983 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 51% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 176,169 (¥1,297) | ¥3,633 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 104,243 (¥767) | ¥3,657 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 650,328 (¥4,787) | ¥12,969 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 367,409 (¥2,704) | ¥6,422 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 133,391 (¥982) | ¥1,122 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 36,857 (¥271) | ¥445 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 48,222 (¥355) | ¥556 | - 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 8,519,630 (¥62,707) | ¥52,544 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,787 (¥13) | ¥40 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 604,695 (¥4,451) | ¥9,497 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 28,427 (¥209) | ¥525 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Indonesia is 51% cheaper than in Japan
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