Cost of living in Japan compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 64% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥981 (Rp 128,005) | Rp 48,150 | + 166% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥700 (Rp 91,423) | Rp 54,894 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥414 (Rp 53,978) | Rp 30,099 | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥205 (Rp 26,793) | Rp 20,570 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥251 (Rp 32,799) | Rp 25,479 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥655 (Rp 85,510) | Rp 16,222 | + 427% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥964 (Rp 125,888) | Rp 59,701 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥741 (Rp 96,712) | Rp 37,956 | + 155% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥391 (Rp 51,031) | Rp 19,374 | + 163% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥300 (Rp 39,125) | Rp 34,923 | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,420 (Rp 185,358) | Rp 356,233 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥178 (Rp 23,275) | Rp 19,537 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥217 (Rp 28,325) | Rp 19,724 | + 44% | |
| Housing | + 125% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 125% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥299,320 (Rp 39,067,999) | Rp 17,274,900 | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥164,446 (Rp 21,463,905) | Rp 10,375,400 | + 107% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥21,056 (Rp 2,748,308) | Rp 1,245,580 | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥150,152 (Rp 19,598,217) | Rp 6,604,130 | + 197% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥78,123 (Rp 10,196,810) | Rp 3,901,590 | + 161% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥11,902 (Rp 1,553,479) | Rp 813,523 | + 91% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,118 (Rp 537,523) | Rp 354,270 | + 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥70,060 (Rp 9,144,355) | Rp 4,471,440 | + 105% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥12,705 (Rp 1,658,302) | Rp 2,299,770 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥794 (Rp 103,629) | Rp 60,481 | + 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,406 (Rp 313,975) | Rp 67,068 | + 368% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 33% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥7,319 (Rp 955,326) | Rp 655,630 | + 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,417 (Rp 576,541) | Rp 423,397 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,375 (Rp 1,093,084) | Rp 1,205,370 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥13,139 (Rp 1,714,896) | Rp 1,178,320 | + 46% | |
| Transportation | + 114% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 114% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,627,120 (Rp 342,898,308) | Rp 479,902,000 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥135 (Rp 17,622) | Rp 8,988 | + 96% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,272 (Rp 1,340,688) | Rp 237,123 | + 465% | |
| Personal Care | + 168% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 168% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,148 (Rp 149,896) | Rp 23,300 | + 543% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,229 (Rp 160,350) | Rp 87,183 | + 84% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥5,176 (Rp 675,521) | Rp 254,843 | + 165% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥803 (Rp 104,753) | Rp 49,080 | + 113% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥611 (Rp 79,696) | Rp 19,454 | + 310% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥528 (Rp 68,893) | Rp 36,205 | + 90% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥152 (Rp 19,865) | Rp 18,007 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥258 (Rp 33,658) | Rp 11,130 | + 202% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,156 (Rp 411,887) | Rp 86,706 | + 375% | |
| Entertainment | + 112% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 112% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,672 (Rp 479,238) | Rp 166,095 | + 189% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,638 (Rp 474,902) | Rp 104,958 | + 352% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥16,372 (Rp 2,136,954) | Rp 520,784 | + 310% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,066 (Rp 791,733) | Rp 388,033 | + 104% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,131 (Rp 147,566) | Rp 111,803 | + 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥435 (Rp 56,734) | Rp 35,619 | + 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥548 (Rp 71,540) | Rp 47,498 | + 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥55,862 (Rp 7,291,288) | Rp 9,239,130 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥53 (Rp 6,924) | Rp 1,799 | + 285% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,625 (Rp 1,256,220) | Rp 579,157 | + 117% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥530 (Rp 69,171) | Rp 28,660 | + 141% | |
| TOTAL | + 103% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Japan is 103% more expensive than in Indonesia
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