Cost of living in Indonesia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 23% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Indonesia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 55,068 (¥531) | ¥1,025 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 58,183 (¥561) | ¥803 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 31,308 (¥302) | ¥518 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 23,300 (¥225) | ¥223 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 30,367 (¥293) | ¥320 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 14,479 (¥140) | ¥564 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 67,619 (¥652) | ¥1,287 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 46,085 (¥444) | ¥611 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 20,806 (¥201) | ¥399 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 34,093 (¥329) | ¥307 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 344,694 (¥3,324) | ¥1,249 | + 166% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 18,823 (¥182) | ¥208 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 14,432 (¥139) | ¥176 | - 21% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 46% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Indonesia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 20,348,700 (¥196,223) | ¥386,792 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 11,729,200 (¥113,105) | ¥198,149 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 2,034,370 (¥19,617) | ¥20,112 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 7,387,200 (¥71,235) | ¥167,408 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 4,597,950 (¥44,338) | ¥104,544 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 1,423,880 (¥13,730) | ¥13,280 | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 378,883 (¥3,654) | ¥4,420 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 3,205,730 (¥30,913) | ¥61,842 | - 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,931,010 (¥18,621) | ¥10,283 | + 81% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 91,402 (¥881) | ¥1,221 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 80,207 (¥773) | ¥2,831 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 6% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Indonesia | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 759,724 (¥7,326) | ¥8,264 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 458,661 (¥4,423) | ¥5,233 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,371,230 (¥13,223) | ¥9,604 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,296,520 (¥12,502) | ¥12,490 | + 0% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 48% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Indonesia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 504,781,000 (¥4,867,609) | ¥3,019,750 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 12,780 (¥123) | ¥170 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 199,904 (¥1,928) | ¥9,067 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 67% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Indonesia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 22,456 (¥217) | ¥2,133 | - 90% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 96,147 (¥927) | ¥2,993 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 275,446 (¥2,656) | ¥6,000 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 66,604 (¥642) | ¥1,337 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 26,592 (¥256) | ¥948 | - 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 33,023 (¥318) | ¥622 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 27,953 (¥270) | ¥224 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 12,305 (¥119) | ¥204 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 84,361 (¥813) | ¥4,495 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 45% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Indonesia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 261,890 (¥2,525) | ¥5,113 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 104,570 (¥1,008) | ¥3,873 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 496,791 (¥4,791) | ¥12,839 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 379,769 (¥3,662) | ¥8,204 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 149,637 (¥1,443) | ¥1,237 | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 38,584 (¥372) | ¥547 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 50,891 (¥491) | ¥674 | - 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 6,922,760 (¥66,756) | ¥51,659 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 2,388 (¥23) | ¥52 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 451,365 (¥4,353) | ¥9,530 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 42,610 (¥411) | ¥598 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2025.
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Cost of living in Indonesia is 41% cheaper than in Japan
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