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 61,616 (¥496) | ¥1,030 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 50,879 (¥409) | ¥723 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 28,690 (¥231) | ¥464 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 19,092 (¥154) | ¥214 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 26,655 (¥215) | ¥290 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 15,384 (¥124) | ¥590 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 69,458 (¥559) | ¥1,191 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 39,530 (¥318) | ¥734 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 19,538 (¥157) | ¥385 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 30,210 (¥243) | ¥257 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 433,415 (¥3,488) | ¥1,788 | + 95% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 16,020 (¥129) | ¥217 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 14,528 (¥117) | ¥244 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 56% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 12,571,500 (¥101,170) | ¥215,961 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 7,047,390 (¥56,715) | ¥119,039 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 1,073,920 (¥8,642) | ¥14,600 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 6,550,380 (¥52,715) | ¥132,624 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 3,577,050 (¥28,787) | ¥114,972 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 660,848 (¥5,318) | ¥10,415 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 268,756 (¥2,163) | ¥3,407 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 3,655,150 (¥29,415) | ¥35,637 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,371,860 (¥11,040) | ¥10,420 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 52,413 (¥422) | ¥665 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 51,166 (¥412) | ¥1,845 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 9% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 639,688 (¥5,148) | ¥5,921 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 563,796 (¥4,537) | ¥4,587 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,062,600 (¥8,551) | ¥8,447 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 883,123 (¥7,107) | ¥13,816 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 44% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 469,854,000 (¥3,781,198) | ¥2,936,380 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 9,231 (¥74) | ¥143 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 360,956 (¥2,905) | ¥9,719 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 61% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 30,366 (¥244) | ¥1,375 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 138,988 (¥1,119) | ¥807 | + 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 257,547 (¥2,073) | ¥8,290 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 41,237 (¥332) | ¥543 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 24,297 (¥196) | ¥696 | - 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 30,182 (¥243) | ¥558 | - 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 19,131 (¥154) | ¥186 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 14,080 (¥113) | ¥229 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 66,998 (¥539) | ¥2,634 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 47% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 196,329 (¥1,580) | ¥3,927 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 104,111 (¥838) | ¥3,170 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 374,374 (¥3,013) | ¥10,399 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 433,102 (¥3,485) | ¥7,477 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 128,455 (¥1,034) | ¥1,286 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 46,128 (¥371) | ¥495 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 51,877 (¥417) | ¥522 | - 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 6,699,010 (¥53,911) | ¥47,253 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,242 (¥10) | ¥26 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 501,792 (¥4,038) | ¥8,663 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 23,371 (¥188) | ¥480 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2020.
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Cost of living in Indonesia is 47% cheaper than in Japan
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