- Cost of Living
- Japan
- United Kingdom
- Tokyo
- Aberystwyth
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tokyo, Japan compared to Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tokyo (Japan) is 33% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥800 (£5.64) | £5.56 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥690 (£4.87) | £5.33 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥391 (£2.76) | £3.39 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥183 (£1.29) | £0.73 | + 77% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥234 (£1.65) | £2.69 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥622 (£4.39) | £1.31 | + 236% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥933 (£7) | £3.00 | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥798 (£5.63) | £1.80 | + 213% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥364 (£2.57) | £1.14 | + 125% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥270 (£1.91) | £0.99 | + 92% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,500 (£11) | £6 | + 75% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥204 (£1.44) | £2.20 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥183 (£1.29) | £0.95 | + 37% | |
| Housing | + 45% | |||
| Housing in Tokyo (Japan) is 45% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥392,586 (£2,770) | £1,238 | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥183,207 (£1,293) | £1,048 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥18,063 (£127) | £272 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥133,327 (£941) | £600 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥78,659 (£555) | £450 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥9,032 (£64) | £250 | - 75% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥4,083 (£29) | £23 | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥75,857 (£535) | £359 | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥24,654 (£174) | £85 | + 104% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥906 (£6) | £6.00 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥3,145 (£22) | £12 | + 87% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Tokyo (Japan) is 4% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥7,546 (£53) | £71 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥4,119 (£29) | £28 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,875 (£63) | £46 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥12,341 (£87) | £72 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Tokyo (Japan) is 37% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,586,620 (£18,250) | £19,773 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥130 (£0.92) | £1.32 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,000 (£71) | £35 | + 100% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥3,631 (£26) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Tokyo (Japan) is 67% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,356 (£10) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,674 (£12) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥3,615 (£26) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥880 (£6) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥654 (£4.61) | £1.02 | + 354% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥603 (£4.25) | £1.60 | + 165% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥153 (£1.08) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥224 (£1.58) | £1.25 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥4,174 (£29) | £10 | + 195% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Tokyo (Japan) is 18% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥5,500 (£39) | £26 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,600 (£25) | £12 | + 104% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥19,194 (£135) | £33 | + 309% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥5,340 (£38) | £56 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,066 (£8) | £6 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥391 (£2.76) | £3.25 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥390 (£2.75) | £3.87 | - 29% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ¥19,251 (£136) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥38 (£0.27) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,563 (£67) | £42 | + 59% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥450 (£3.17) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 958 prices entered by 205 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 27, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tokyo (Japan) is 36% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom)
For example, you would need at least £5,308
(¥752,303)
in Tokyo
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
£3,900
in Aberystwyth.
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