- Cost of Living
- Japan
- United Kingdom
- Tokyo
- Edinburgh
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Tokyo (Japan) and Edinburgh (United Kingdom)
| Food | 4% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tokyo (Japan) is 4% cheaper than in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ¥1,160 (£7.43) | £10.33 | 28% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥646 (£4.14) | £5.32 | 22% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ¥611 (£3.91) | £5.18 | 25% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥201 (£1.29) | £1.09 | 18% |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥246 (£1.58) | £2.65 | 40% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥564 (£3.61) | £2.30 | 57% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥864 (£5.53) | £3.92 | 41% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥533 (£3.42) | £2.13 | 60% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ¥593 (£3.80) | £2.24 | 70% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | ¥278 (£1.78) | £1.85 | 4% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,550 (£9.93) | £8.16 | 22% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥310 (£1.98) | £1.98 | 0% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥167 (£1.07) | £0.99 | 8% |
| Housing | 123% | ||
| Housing in Tokyo (Japan) is 123% more expensive than in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ¥341,000 (£2,184) | £847 | 158% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥25,154 (£161) | £109 | 47% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ¥4,613 (£30) | £19.10 | 55% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥95,375 (£611) | £519 | 18% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | ¥22,300 (£143) | £71 | 100% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥693 (£4.44) | £5.57 | 20% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,490 (£9.54) | £9.89 | 4% |
| Clothes | 9% | ||
| Clothes in Tokyo (Japan) is 9% more expensive than in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ¥9,543 (£61) | £61 | 1% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | ¥5,571 (£36) | £29 | 24% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | ¥8,886 (£57) | £64 | 12% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | ¥11,000 (£70) | £69 | 2% |
| Transportation | 6% | ||
| Transportation in Tokyo (Japan) is 6% more expensive than in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥3,336,780 (£21,369) | £18,059 | 18% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥151 (£0.97) | £1.39 | 30% |
| monthly ticket public transport | ¥8,544 (£55) | £49 | 11% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | ¥2,331 (£14.93) | £16.38 | 9% |
| Personal Care | 60% | ||
| Personal Care in Tokyo (Japan) is 60% more expensive than in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | ¥1,286 (£8.23) | £3.61 | 128% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥551 (£3.53) | £3.58 | 2% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥525 (£3.36) | £1.99 | 69% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥569 (£3.64) | £2.52 | 45% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥201 (£1.28) | £1.96 | 35% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥327 (£2.09) | £1.75 | 20% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥4,183 (£27) | £12.33 | 117% |
| Entertainment | 23% | ||
| Entertainment in Tokyo (Japan) is 23% more expensive than in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥5,292 (£34) | £21 | 59% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,444 (£22) | £16.84 | 31% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥8,814 (£56) | £63 | 11% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | ¥10,500 (£67) | £54 | 25% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥969 (£6.21) | £6.98 | 11% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | ¥466 (£2.99) | £2.41 | 24% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ¥544 (£3.48) | £3.46 | 1% |
| iPod nano 16GB | ¥11,362 (£73) | £131 | 45% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥64 (£0.41) | £0.27 | 53% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | ¥12,875 (£82) | £46 | 80% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | ¥450 (£2.88) | £7.87 | 63% |
| TOTAL | 39% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,309 prices entered by 333 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2013.
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