- Cost of Living
- Indonesia
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Indonesia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 44% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 67,328 (¥525) | ¥1,054 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Rp 49,159 (¥384) | ¥698 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 31,617 (¥247) | ¥436 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 18,760 (¥146) | ¥205 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 23,101 (¥180) | ¥285 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 14,551 (¥114) | ¥777 | - 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 67,443 (¥526) | ¥910 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 37,720 (¥294) | ¥697 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 18,389 (¥143) | ¥414 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 31,175 (¥243) | ¥265 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 363,342 (¥2,835) | ¥1,538 | + 84% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Rp 18,399 (¥144) | ¥203 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 15,886 (¥124) | ¥198 | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 54% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 12,763,100 (¥99,573) | ¥231,808 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Rp 9,145,580 (¥71,350) | ¥125,591 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 899,203 (¥7,015) | ¥21,159 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 8,255,600 (¥64,407) | ¥113,754 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Rp 4,645,870 (¥36,245) | ¥74,885 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Rp 630,805 (¥4,921) | ¥12,611 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Rp 248,509 (¥1,939) | ¥4,134 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Rp 4,550,930 (¥35,505) | ¥55,558 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,689,490 (¥13,181) | ¥16,830 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 61,664 (¥481) | ¥693 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 55,521 (¥433) | ¥1,827 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 27% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Rp 612,994 (¥4,782) | ¥6,829 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Rp 416,812 (¥3,252) | ¥4,215 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 974,726 (¥7,604) | ¥8,321 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 821,580 (¥6,410) | ¥13,972 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 47% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 480,589,000 (¥3,749,370) | ¥2,590,890 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 8,691 (¥68) | ¥145 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 402,102 (¥3,137) | ¥11,257 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 56% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 25,888 (¥202) | ¥1,278 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 86,121 (¥672) | ¥1,016 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 356,850 (¥2,784) | ¥3,622 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Rp 45,322 (¥354) | ¥630 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 23,501 (¥183) | ¥707 | - 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 33,880 (¥264) | ¥455 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 15,234 (¥119) | ¥137 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 13,078 (¥102) | ¥217 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 92,813 (¥724) | ¥2,939 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 53% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 207,987 (¥1,623) | ¥4,035 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 98,866 (¥771) | ¥3,358 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 460,903 (¥3,596) | ¥12,964 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 472,438 (¥3,686) | ¥7,899 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 125,911 (¥982) | ¥880 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 45,470 (¥355) | ¥491 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 57,305 (¥447) | ¥560 | - 20% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Rp 8,006,060 (¥62,460) | ¥49,094 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,764 (¥14) | ¥56 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 536,205 (¥4,183) | ¥10,296 | - 59% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Rp 24,432 (¥191) | ¥468 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,522 prices entered by 638 different people.
Cost of living in Indonesia is 49% cheaper than in Japan
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