Cost of living in Indonesia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 43% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Indonesia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 42,304 (¥336) | ¥1,140 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 54,298 (¥432) | ¥728 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 27,651 (¥220) | ¥418 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 20,105 (¥160) | ¥210 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 24,210 (¥192) | ¥275 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 16,357 (¥130) | ¥668 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 62,456 (¥497) | ¥1,129 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 38,556 (¥307) | ¥710 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 20,393 (¥162) | ¥393 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 33,984 (¥270) | ¥255 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 339,527 (¥2,699) | ¥1,985 | + 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 17,631 (¥140) | ¥206 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 17,406 (¥138) | ¥211 | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 51% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Indonesia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 15,985,100 (¥127,087) | ¥217,328 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 8,980,080 (¥71,395) | ¥126,162 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 714,974 (¥5,684) | ¥16,068 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 6,092,360 (¥48,436) | ¥132,665 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 3,667,230 (¥29,156) | ¥70,782 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 492,821 (¥3,918) | ¥9,982 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 276,658 (¥2,200) | ¥4,119 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 3,662,870 (¥29,121) | ¥42,816 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,660,180 (¥13,199) | ¥15,187 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 44,086 (¥350) | ¥663 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 58,559 (¥466) | ¥1,759 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 20% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Indonesia | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 648,513 (¥5,156) | ¥7,849 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 424,641 (¥3,376) | ¥3,745 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,183,600 (¥9,410) | ¥8,707 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,102,700 (¥8,767) | ¥16,382 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 57% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Indonesia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 458,595,000 (¥3,645,987) | ¥2,749,320 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 8,834 (¥70) | ¥144 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 230,004 (¥1,829) | ¥11,441 | - 84% | |
| 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 23,701 (¥188) | ¥700 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 89,583 (¥712) | ¥1,350 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 246,943 (¥1,963) | ¥5,760 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 32,223 (¥256) | ¥2,342 | - 89% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 22,334 (¥178) | ¥937 | - 81% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 30,094 (¥239) | ¥540 | - 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 22,886 (¥182) | ¥142 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 10,410 (¥83) | ¥247 | - 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 61,834 (¥492) | ¥2,858 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 50% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Indonesia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 129,003 (¥1,026) | ¥4,449 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 103,125 (¥820) | ¥3,459 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 648,913 (¥5,159) | ¥16,372 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 349,513 (¥2,779) | ¥3,771 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 101,824 (¥810) | ¥1,130 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 32,336 (¥257) | ¥520 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 45,791 (¥364) | ¥517 | - 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 9,934,870 (¥78,986) | ¥56,570 | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,849 (¥15) | ¥49 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 556,841 (¥4,427) | ¥9,121 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 29,571 (¥235) | ¥554 | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2022.
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Cost of living in Indonesia is 51% cheaper than in Japan
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