- Cost of Living
- Japan
- United Kingdom
- Tokyo
- Aberystwyth
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tokyo, Japan compared to Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tokyo (Japan) is 24% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥800 (£5.31) | £4.63 | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥690 (£4.58) | £4.93 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥391 (£2.59) | £3.67 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥183 (£1.21) | £0.81 | + 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥234 (£1.55) | £2.67 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥622 (£4.13) | £1.31 | + 216% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥933 (£6) | £5.00 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥798 (£5.29) | £2.07 | + 156% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥364 (£2.41) | £1.14 | + 112% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥270 (£1.79) | £1.25 | + 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,500 (£10) | £6 | + 57% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥196 (£1.30) | £2.25 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥183 (£1.22) | £1.00 | + 22% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Tokyo (Japan) is 24% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥392,586 (£2,604) | £793 | + 228% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥183,207 (£1,215) | £1,510 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥18,063 (£120) | £159 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥133,327 (£885) | £1,458 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥78,659 (£522) | £397 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥9,032 (£60) | £250 | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥4,083 (£27) | £23 | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥63,674 (£422) | £320 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥16,427 (£109) | £85 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥853 (£5.66) | £6.00 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,691 (£18) | £11 | + 62% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Tokyo (Japan) is 5% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥7,546 (£50) | £71 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥4,119 (£27) | £28 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,875 (£59) | £46 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥12,341 (£82) | £72 | + 14% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Tokyo (Japan) is 36% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,586,620 (£17,160) | £19,356 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥130 (£0.86) | £1.24 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,000 (£66) | £32 | + 111% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥3,604 (£24) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Tokyo (Japan) is 11% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,210 (£8) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,491 (£10) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥3,954 (£26) | £50 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥837 (£5.55) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥587 (£3.90) | £1.02 | + 284% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥502 (£3.33) | £1.60 | + 108% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥125 (£0.83) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥235 (£1.56) | £1.25 | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,501 (£23) | £10 | + 133% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Tokyo (Japan) is 14% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥5,642 (£37) | £26 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,600 (£24) | £12 | + 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥14,767 (£98) | £33 | + 196% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥5,340 (£35) | £56 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,019 (£7) | £6 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥391 (£2.59) | £3.25 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥390 (£2.59) | £3.87 | - 33% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ¥54,188 (£359) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥38 (£0.25) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,563 (£63) | £42 | + 50% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥450 (£2.99) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,331 prices entered by 264 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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GBP
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JPY
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Cost of living in Tokyo (Japan) is 23% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom)
For example, you would need at least £2,840
(¥428,015)
in Tokyo
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
£2,300
in Aberystwyth.
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