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 48,924 (¥368) | ¥941 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 55,115 (¥415) | ¥695 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 32,165 (¥242) | ¥426 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 20,667 (¥155) | ¥203 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 25,337 (¥191) | ¥244 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 17,064 (¥128) | ¥653 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 61,721 (¥464) | ¥888 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 37,576 (¥283) | ¥792 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 19,651 (¥148) | ¥389 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 33,333 (¥251) | ¥306 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 374,037 (¥2,813) | ¥1,351 | + 108% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 18,761 (¥141) | ¥185 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 18,326 (¥138) | ¥246 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 55% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 19,045,400 (¥143,257) | ¥295,978 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 10,096,300 (¥75,943) | ¥169,167 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 1,245,580 (¥9,369) | ¥25,258 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 7,203,760 (¥54,186) | ¥144,655 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 4,313,490 (¥32,446) | ¥80,593 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 979,539 (¥7,368) | ¥13,235 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 329,516 (¥2,479) | ¥4,060 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 4,258,580 (¥32,033) | ¥55,604 | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 2,125,490 (¥15,988) | ¥10,692 | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 66,640 (¥501) | ¥778 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 68,439 (¥515) | ¥2,599 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 28% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 680,041 (¥5,115) | ¥6,849 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 424,371 (¥3,192) | ¥4,780 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,071,420 (¥8,059) | ¥8,249 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,116,540 (¥8,398) | ¥12,511 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 54% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 492,652,000 (¥3,705,676) | ¥2,585,890 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 8,926 (¥67) | ¥135 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 228,023 (¥1,715) | ¥10,445 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 64% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 23,270 (¥175) | ¥1,225 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 59,151 (¥445) | ¥1,626 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 256,292 (¥1,928) | ¥6,148 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 80,956 (¥609) | ¥812 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 22,650 (¥170) | ¥655 | - 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 44,295 (¥333) | ¥501 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 22,030 (¥166) | ¥170 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 12,336 (¥93) | ¥229 | - 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 89,053 (¥670) | ¥2,983 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 50% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 176,169 (¥1,325) | ¥3,633 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 105,763 (¥796) | ¥3,657 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 650,328 (¥4,892) | ¥12,969 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 361,319 (¥2,718) | ¥6,422 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 133,391 (¥1,003) | ¥1,122 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 36,857 (¥277) | ¥445 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 48,318 (¥363) | ¥556 | - 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 8,519,630 (¥64,084) | ¥52,544 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,787 (¥13) | ¥40 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 604,695 (¥4,548) | ¥9,497 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 28,321 (¥213) | ¥525 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
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Cost of living in Indonesia is 51% cheaper than in Japan
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