Cost of living comparison between Kyoto (Japan) and Munich (Germany)
| Food | 34% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kyoto (Japan) is 34% more expensive than in Munich (Germany) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ¥1,000 (€9.79) | €11.52 | 15% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥650 (€6.36) | €6.27 | 2% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | - | €3.82 | - |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥198 (€1.94) | €1.02 | 90% |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥280 (€2.74) | €2.51 | 9% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | €2.78 | - |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | €4.17 | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | €2.11 | - |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | - | €2.21 | - |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | ¥320 (€3.13) | €1.07 | 192% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,500 (€14.68) | €7.58 | 94% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | €1.89 | - |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥500 (€4.89) | €1.78 | 174% |
| Housing | 6% | ||
| Housing in Kyoto (Japan) is 6% cheaper than in Munich (Germany) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ¥143,750 (€1,407) | €1,440 | 2% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥8,250 (€81) | €125 | 35% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ¥2,250 (€22) | €25 | 11% |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | €758 | - |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | ¥12,000 (€117) | €170 | 31% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | €6.71 | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €12.72 | - |
| Clothes | 5% | ||
| Clothes in Kyoto (Japan) is 5% cheaper than in Munich (Germany) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ¥6,500 (€64) | €77 | 18% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | - | €36 | - |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | ¥10,000 (€98) | €87 | 13% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | ¥10,000 (€98) | €112 | 12% |
| Transportation | 42% | ||
| Transportation in Kyoto (Japan) is 42% cheaper than in Munich (Germany) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €21,429 | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥125 (€1.22) | €1.54 | 21% |
| monthly ticket public transport | ¥2,000 (€19.58) | €55 | 65% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | €18.29 | - |
| Personal Care | 24% | ||
| Personal Care in Kyoto (Japan) is 24% cheaper than in Munich (Germany) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | ¥750 (€7.34) | €13.14 | 44% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | €5.13 | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | €1.99 | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥500 (€4.89) | €3.35 | 46% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥200 (€1.96) | €1.64 | 19% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥210 (€2.06) | €1.73 | 19% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥1,900 (€18.60) | €24 | 21% |
| Entertainment | 16% | ||
| Entertainment in Kyoto (Japan) is 16% more expensive than in Munich (Germany) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,500 (€34) | €28 | 25% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,250 (€32) | €18.09 | 76% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €68 | - |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | ¥4,900 (€48) | €58 | 17% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥550 (€5.38) | €8.33 | 35% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | ¥250 (€2.45) | €3.50 | 30% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ¥325 (€3.18) | €3.44 | 7% |
| iPod nano 8GB (6th generation) | - | €153 | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.23 | - |
| 1 month of gym in business district | ¥12,000 (€117) | €61 | 92% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | - | €5.08 | - |
| TOTAL | 5% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,879 prices entered by 166 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 14, 2012.
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Cost of living in Kyoto (Japan) is 5% cheaper than in Munich (Germany)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€2,400
in Munich
you would need to make just about €2,286
(¥233,597)
in Kyoto.