- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Spain
- Tokyo
- Elx
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Tokyo (Japan) and Elx (Spain)
| Food | 50% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tokyo (Japan) is 50% more expensive than in Elx (Spain) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ¥1,124 (€8.53) | €9 | 5% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥639 (€4.85) | €5.67 | 14% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ¥620 (€4.70) | €3.75 | 25% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥202 (€1.53) | €0.60 | 155% |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥242 (€1.84) | €1.60 | 15% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥616 (€4.68) | €1.50 | 212% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥893 (€6.78) | €3 | 126% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥533 (€4.05) | €1 | 305% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ¥593 (€4.50) | €1.40 | 221% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | ¥278 (€2.11) | €0.60 | 251% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,469 (€11.15) | €8 | 39% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥329 (€2.50) | - | - |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥167 (€1.27) | €0.90 | 41% |
| Housing | 256% | ||
| Housing in Tokyo (Japan) is 256% more expensive than in Elx (Spain) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ¥337,583 (€2,562) | €500 | 412% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥25,154 (€191) | €100 | 91% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ¥4,667 (€35) | €35 | 1% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥95,375 (€724) | €500 | 45% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | ¥22,300 (€169) | €70 | 142% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥693 (€5.26) | €3.50 | 50% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,490 (€11.31) | €8.50 | 33% |
| Clothes | 45% | ||
| Clothes in Tokyo (Japan) is 45% more expensive than in Elx (Spain) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ¥9,543 (€72) | €90 | 20% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | ¥5,571 (€42) | €20 | 111% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | ¥8,886 (€67) | €45 | 50% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | ¥11,000 (€83) | €50 | 67% |
| Transportation | 48% | ||
| Transportation in Tokyo (Japan) is 48% more expensive than in Elx (Spain) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥3,336,780 (€25,328) | €25,725 | 2% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥151 (€1.15) | €1.40 | 18% |
| monthly ticket public transport | ¥8,544 (€65) | €27 | 138% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | ¥2,248 (€17.07) | - | - |
| Personal Care | 162% | ||
| Personal Care in Tokyo (Japan) is 162% more expensive than in Elx (Spain) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | ¥1,286 (€9.76) | €5 | 95% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥551 (€4.18) | €5 | 16% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥525 (€3.99) | €0.60 | 564% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥569 (€4.32) | €1 | 332% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥201 (€1.52) | €0.30 | 408% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥327 (€2.48) | €1.50 | 65% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥4,183 (€32) | €11 | 189% |
| Entertainment | 70% | ||
| Entertainment in Tokyo (Japan) is 70% more expensive than in Elx (Spain) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥5,292 (€40) | €25 | 61% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,320 (€25) | €13.33 | 89% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥8,814 (€67) | €70 | 4% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | ¥10,500 (€80) | €55 | 45% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥969 (€7.36) | €6.50 | 13% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | ¥466 (€3.54) | €1.25 | 183% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ¥544 (€4.13) | €2 | 107% |
| iPod nano 16GB | ¥11,362 (€86) | €129 | 33% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥64 (€0.49) | €0.18 | 170% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | ¥12,875 (€98) | €35 | 179% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | ¥450 (€3.42) | €4.50 | 24% |
| TOTAL | 106% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,861 prices entered by 213 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2013.
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Cost of living in Tokyo (Japan) is 106% more expensive than in Elx (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €7,726
(¥1,017,796)
in Tokyo
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€3,750
in Elx.