Cost of living in Tokyo (Japan) is 75% more expensive than in Bangkok (Thailand)
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| Food | + 48% | |||
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| Food in Tokyo (Japan) is 48% more expensive than in Bangkok (Thailand) | ||||
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| Tokyo | Bangkok | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥970 (289 ฿) | 194 ฿ | + 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥720 (215 ฿) | 210 ฿ | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥412 (123 ฿) | 77 ฿ | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥203 (61 ฿) | 48 ฿ | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥274 (82 ฿) | 84 ฿ | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥646 (193 ฿) | 38 ฿ | + 401% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥922 (274 ฿) | 355 ฿ | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥782 (233 ฿) | 96 ฿ | + 142% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥393 (117 ฿) | 46 ฿ | + 152% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥318 (95 ฿) | 53 ฿ | + 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,358 (404 ฿) | 936 ฿ | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥203 (60 ฿) | 37 ฿ | + 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥239 (71 ฿) | 40 ฿ | + 76% | |
| Housing | + 130% | |||
| Housing in Tokyo (Japan) is 130% more expensive than in Bangkok (Thailand) | ||||
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| Tokyo | Bangkok | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥337,671 (100,574 ฿) | 38,990 ฿ | + 158% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥180,552 (53,777 ฿) | 24,465 ฿ | + 120% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥21,957 (6,540 ฿) | 2,308 ฿ | + 183% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥156,604 (46,644 ฿) | 24,402 ฿ | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥87,267 (25,992 ฿) | 13,633 ฿ | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥10,721 (3,193 ฿) | 1,035 ฿ | + 208% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥3,550 (1,057 ฿) | 550 ฿ | + 92% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥38,854 (11,572 ฿) | 8,835 ฿ | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,643 (2,872 ฿) | 1,867 ฿ | + 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥614 (183 ฿) | 185 ฿ | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,289 (682 ฿) | 193 ฿ | + 254% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Tokyo (Japan) is 16% more expensive than in Bangkok (Thailand) | ||||
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| Tokyo | Bangkok | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,884 (2,050 ฿) | 1,643 ฿ | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,922 (1,466 ฿) | 1,309 ฿ | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,338 (2,484 ฿) | 2,789 ฿ | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥13,499 (4,020 ฿) | 2,632 ฿ | + 53% | |
| Transportation | + 75% | |||
| Transportation in Tokyo (Japan) is 75% more expensive than in Bangkok (Thailand) | ||||
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| Tokyo | Bangkok | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,615,550 (779,030 ฿) | 1,136,090 ฿ | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥138 (41 ฿) | 26 ฿ | + 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,727 (3,195 ฿) | 1,240 ฿ | + 158% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥3,858 (1,149 ฿) | 318 ฿ | + 261% | |
| Personal Care | + 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Tokyo (Japan) is 63% more expensive than in Bangkok (Thailand) | ||||
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| Tokyo | Bangkok | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,072 (319 ฿) | 125 ฿ | + 156% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,341 (399 ฿) | 180 ฿ | + 122% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥4,780 (1,424 ฿) | 1,210 ฿ | + 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥623 (186 ฿) | 103 ฿ | + 80% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥587 (175 ฿) | 93 ฿ | + 87% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥471 (140 ฿) | 114 ฿ | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥156 (46 ฿) | 45 ฿ | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥205 (61 ฿) | 56 ฿ | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,518 (1,048 ฿) | 447 ฿ | + 135% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Tokyo (Japan) is 46% more expensive than in Bangkok (Thailand) | ||||
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| Tokyo | Bangkok | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,598 (1,072 ฿) | 838 ฿ | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,610 (1,075 ฿) | 420 ฿ | + 156% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥12,278 (3,657 ฿) | 3,610 ฿ | + 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,300 (1,876 ฿) | 1,742 ฿ | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,651 (492 ฿) | 310 ฿ | + 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥400 (119 ฿) | 132 ฿ | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥707 (210 ฿) | 126 ฿ | + 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥43,664 (13,005 ฿) | 14,261 ฿ | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥39 (12 ฿) | 2.40 ฿ | + 381% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥10,179 (3,032 ฿) | 2,328 ฿ | + 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥518 (154 ฿) | 146 ฿ | + 6% | |
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TOTAL | + 75% | ||
These prices were last updated on July 26, 2021.
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