Cost of living in Indonesia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 41% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Indonesia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 59,962 (¥519) | ¥1,510 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 55,395 (¥480) | ¥760 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 27,371 (¥237) | ¥442 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 20,165 (¥175) | ¥221 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 26,969 (¥234) | ¥344 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 17,108 (¥148) | ¥626 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 50,021 (¥433) | ¥855 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 42,079 (¥364) | ¥1,035 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 22,926 (¥199) | ¥461 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 35,271 (¥305) | ¥271 | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 302,386 (¥2,619) | ¥1,299 | + 102% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 19,961 (¥173) | ¥205 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 18,941 (¥164) | ¥227 | - 28% | |
| 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 16,292,300 (¥141,104) | ¥218,917 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 8,256,070 (¥71,504) | ¥128,457 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 871,567 (¥7,548) | ¥27,749 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 8,332,070 (¥72,162) | ¥187,909 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 3,724,330 (¥32,256) | ¥76,748 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 532,882 (¥4,615) | ¥19,268 | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 345,070 (¥2,989) | ¥4,419 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 3,857,190 (¥33,406) | ¥43,152 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,498,840 (¥12,981) | ¥17,240 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 70,816 (¥613) | ¥1,196 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 78,155 (¥677) | ¥3,024 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Indonesia | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 560,382 (¥4,853) | ¥6,406 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 442,949 (¥3,836) | ¥3,885 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,218,390 (¥10,552) | ¥8,497 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,398,430 (¥12,111) | ¥10,842 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | - 62% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 62% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Indonesia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 492,973,000 (¥4,269,524) | ¥3,145,430 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 11,244 (¥97) | ¥167 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 190,182 (¥1,647) | ¥13,986 | - 88% | |
| Personal Care | - 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 60% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Indonesia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 36,367 (¥315) | ¥2,137 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 60,467 (¥524) | ¥1,967 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 332,000 (¥2,875) | ¥4,294 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 67,999 (¥589) | ¥677 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 22,412 (¥194) | ¥635 | - 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 34,558 (¥299) | ¥529 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 30,035 (¥260) | ¥195 | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 15,580 (¥135) | ¥192 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 88,350 (¥765) | ¥3,899 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 51% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Indonesia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 213,417 (¥1,848) | ¥3,808 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 110,240 (¥955) | ¥3,606 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 300,249 (¥2,600) | ¥9,510 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 490,881 (¥4,251) | ¥6,842 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 92,882 (¥804) | ¥1,086 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 39,821 (¥345) | ¥566 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 44,788 (¥388) | ¥564 | - 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 9,505,300 (¥82,323) | ¥106,060 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,816 (¥16) | ¥56 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 585,606 (¥5,072) | ¥12,147 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 36,785 (¥319) | ¥602 | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Indonesia is 52% cheaper than in Japan
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