Cost of living comparison between Tokyo (Japan) and Sydney (Australia)
| Food | 5% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tokyo (Japan) is 5% more expensive than in Sydney (Australia) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ¥1,022 (AU$12.83) | AU$16.09 | 20% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥619 (AU$7.77) | AU$7.78 | 0% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ¥509 (AU$6.39) | AU$6.10 | 5% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥218 (AU$2.74) | AU$1.98 | 38% |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥263 (AU$3.31) | AU$4.62 | 28% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥616 (AU$7.73) | AU$4.63 | 67% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥586 (AU$7.35) | AU$6.31 | 17% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥635 (AU$7.97) | AU$4.30 | 85% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ¥650 (AU$8.16) | AU$4.10 | 99% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | ¥272 (AU$3.41) | AU$3.79 | 10% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,500 (AU$18.84) | AU$18.32 | 3% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥209 (AU$2.62) | AU$3.33 | 21% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥233 (AU$2.93) | AU$2.93 | 0% |
| Housing | 52% | ||
| Housing in Tokyo (Japan) is 52% more expensive than in Sydney (Australia) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ¥338,059 (AU$4,245) | AU$2,536 | 67% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥17,857 (AU$224) | AU$154 | 46% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ¥3,749 (AU$47) | AU$47 | 0% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥102,091 (AU$1,282) | AU$833 | 54% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | ¥21,333 (AU$268) | AU$168 | 59% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,367 (AU$17.16) | AU$8.29 | 107% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,750 (AU$22) | AU$33 | 32% |
| Clothes | 0% | ||
| Clothes in Tokyo (Japan) is 0% more expensive than in Sydney (Australia) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ¥9,000 (AU$113) | AU$118 | 4% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | ¥5,856 (AU$74) | AU$72 | 2% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | ¥9,820 (AU$123) | AU$144 | 14% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | ¥11,682 (AU$147) | AU$129 | 13% |
| Transportation | 24% | ||
| Transportation in Tokyo (Japan) is 24% more expensive than in Sydney (Australia) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥3,014,290 (AU$37,851) | AU$30,444 | 24% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥147 (AU$1.85) | AU$1.46 | 27% |
| monthly ticket public transport | ¥11,364 (AU$143) | AU$115 | 24% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | AU$25 | - |
| Personal Care | 29% | ||
| Personal Care in Tokyo (Japan) is 29% more expensive than in Sydney (Australia) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | ¥1,486 (AU$18.66) | AU$15.24 | 22% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥569 (AU$7.14) | AU$7.50 | 5% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥550 (AU$6.91) | AU$4.04 | 71% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥800 (AU$10.05) | AU$5.97 | 68% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥257 (AU$3.23) | AU$3.79 | 15% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥244 (AU$3.07) | AU$3.84 | 20% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,823 (AU$48) | AU$24 | 98% |
| Entertainment | 17% | ||
| Entertainment in Tokyo (Japan) is 17% more expensive than in Sydney (Australia) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,800 (AU$60) | AU$42 | 44% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,568 (AU$45) | AU$33 | 34% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥16,375 (AU$206) | AU$180 | 14% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | ¥10,800 (AU$136) | AU$113 | 20% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,011 (AU$12.69) | AU$15.48 | 18% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | ¥476 (AU$5.97) | AU$3.81 | 57% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ¥626 (AU$7.86) | AU$5.64 | 40% |
| iPod nano 8GB (6th generation) | ¥11,871 (AU$149) | AU$174 | 14% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥71 (AU$0.89) | AU$0.77 | 16% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | ¥11,400 (AU$143) | AU$86 | 66% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | ¥415 (AU$5.21) | AU$16.46 | 68% |
| TOTAL | 28% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,310 prices entered by 506 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2012.
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Cost of living in Tokyo (Japan) is 28% more expensive than in Sydney (Australia)
For example, you would need at least AU$3,831
(¥305,047)
in Tokyo
to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with
AU$3,000
in Sydney.