Cost of living in Japan compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 30% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Japan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,027 (Rp 110,932) | Rp 43,488 | + 155% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥790 (Rp 85,280) | Rp 59,390 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥518 (Rp 55,953) | Rp 31,759 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥219 (Rp 23,611) | Rp 23,528 | + 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥311 (Rp 33,621) | Rp 30,336 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥564 (Rp 60,906) | Rp 16,297 | + 274% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,287 (Rp 138,948) | Rp 85,378 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥611 (Rp 66,011) | Rp 49,699 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥399 (Rp 43,090) | Rp 18,198 | + 137% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥307 (Rp 33,169) | Rp 34,828 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,249 (Rp 134,823) | Rp 346,370 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥203 (Rp 21,944) | Rp 19,569 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥177 (Rp 19,088) | Rp 19,984 | - 4% | |
| Housing | + 75% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 75% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Japan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥359,114 (Rp 38,774,500) | Rp 22,132,400 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥174,960 (Rp 18,890,900) | Rp 12,062,800 | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥20,112 (Rp 2,171,536) | Rp 2,028,600 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥167,408 (Rp 18,075,490) | Rp 7,964,830 | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥105,023 (Rp 11,339,615) | Rp 4,666,280 | + 143% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥13,280 (Rp 1,433,877) | Rp 1,423,880 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,420 (Rp 477,264) | Rp 378,883 | + 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥61,842 (Rp 6,677,225) | Rp 3,847,970 | + 74% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥10,283 (Rp 1,110,229) | Rp 1,931,010 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,221 (Rp 131,863) | Rp 55,394 | + 138% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,831 (Rp 305,668) | Rp 87,128 | + 251% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 5% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Japan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥8,396 (Rp 906,507) | Rp 789,983 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥5,233 (Rp 565,047) | Rp 508,463 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,250 (Rp 998,699) | Rp 1,331,530 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥12,490 (Rp 1,348,557) | Rp 1,331,210 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | + 83% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 83% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Japan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥3,004,620 (Rp 324,416,867) | Rp 535,406,000 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥167 (Rp 18,034) | Rp 12,221 | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥8,534 (Rp 921,456) | Rp 199,904 | + 361% | |
| Personal Care | + 188% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 188% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Japan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,575 (Rp 170,050) | Rp 22,456 | + 657% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥2,993 (Rp 323,165) | Rp 96,147 | + 236% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥6,000 (Rp 647,836) | Rp 326,191 | + 99% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥1,337 (Rp 144,406) | Rp 66,604 | + 117% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥948 (Rp 102,332) | Rp 26,592 | + 285% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥622 (Rp 67,148) | Rp 33,023 | + 103% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥223 (Rp 24,094) | Rp 27,953 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥204 (Rp 22,040) | Rp 11,693 | + 88% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥4,086 (Rp 441,221) | Rp 82,004 | + 438% | |
| Entertainment | + 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 62% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Japan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥5,118 (Rp 552,572) | Rp 245,575 | + 125% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,855 (Rp 416,185) | Rp 104,570 | + 298% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥12,839 (Rp 1,386,272) | Rp 496,791 | + 179% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥7,916 (Rp 854,699) | Rp 363,253 | + 135% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,898 (Rp 204,932) | Rp 149,637 | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥526 (Rp 56,815) | Rp 38,584 | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥631 (Rp 68,171) | Rp 50,891 | + 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥35,175 (Rp 3,797,917) | Rp 9,204,710 | - 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥52 (Rp 5,628) | Rp 3,584 | + 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,541 (Rp 1,030,215) | Rp 463,013 | + 123% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥578 (Rp 62,448) | Rp 40,054 | + 56% | |
| TOTAL | + 65% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 12, 2024.
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Cost of living in Japan is 65% more expensive than in Indonesia
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