Indonesia vs Japan
Japan is about 52% pricier than Indonesia overall, with a price level of 63.4 versus 30.4 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Japan scores higher (96 vs 69 of 100).
Metric Indonesia Japan
Price level (US=100) 30.4 63.4
GDP / capita (PPP) $16,448 $52,039
GNI / capita (PPP) $16,010 $55,490
Inflation (YoY) 2.2% 2.7%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Indonesia Japan
Housing & utilities 37 177
Food 89 191
Transport 63 150
Restaurants & hotels 45 148
Health 43 97
Communication 67 227
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Indonesia Japan
Quality-of-life score 69/100 96/100
Life expectancy 71 yrs 84 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.3 0.2
Internet users 73% 86%
Frequently asked
Is Indonesia more expensive than Japan?
Japan is more expensive: about 52% pricier than Indonesia overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Japan?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Indonesia would cost roughly $208,500 in Japan, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Indonesia or Japan?
Japan scores higher, 96 vs 69 out of 100.
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