Cost of living in Tokyo (Japan) is 26% cheaper than in Berlin (Germany)
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| Food | - 18% | |||
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| Food in Tokyo (Japan) is 18% cheaper than in Berlin (Germany) | ||||
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| Tokyo | Berlin | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,032 (€7) | €14 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥721 (€5.11) | €11 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥553 (€3.92) | €4.93 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥199 (€1.41) | €1.13 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥284 (€2.01) | €4.92 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥631 (€4.47) | €3.23 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,006 (€7) | €7 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥939 (€7) | €2.76 | + 141% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥592 (€4.19) | €1.88 | + 123% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥289 (€2.05) | €1.15 | + 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,241 (€9) | €7 | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥239 (€1.69) | €3.55 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥211 (€1.49) | €1.96 | - 24% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Tokyo (Japan) is 42% cheaper than in Berlin (Germany) | ||||
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| Tokyo | Berlin | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥343,765 (€2,434) | €2,260 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥189,101 (€1,339) | €2,554 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥25,691 (€182) | €452 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥159,856 (€1,132) | €3,066 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥92,905 (€658) | €1,533 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥18,187 (€129) | €572 | - 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,516 (€32) | €32 | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥50,930 (€361) | €482 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,954 (€70) | €172 | - 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥985 (€7) | €32 | - 78% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,206 (€16) | €16 | - 5% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Tokyo (Japan) is 18% cheaper than in Berlin (Germany) | ||||
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| Tokyo | Berlin | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,146 (€44) | €86 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥5,168 (€37) | €35 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,786 (€62) | €94 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥13,791 (€98) | €108 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Tokyo (Japan) is 14% cheaper than in Berlin (Germany) | ||||
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| Tokyo | Berlin | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,687,690 (€19,028) | €30,839 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥166 (€1.18) | €2.00 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,345 (€73) | €75 | - 3% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥3,972 (€28) | €23 | + 22% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Tokyo (Japan) is 28% cheaper than in Berlin (Germany) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,787 (€13) | €10 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,320 (€9) | €8 | + 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥4,244 (€30) | €54 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥759 (€5.37) | €8 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥601 (€4.25) | €4.49 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥407 (€2.88) | €8 | - 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥206 (€1.46) | €4.39 | - 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥262 (€1.85) | €2.72 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,216 (€23) | €34 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Tokyo (Japan) is 11% cheaper than in Berlin (Germany) | ||||
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| Tokyo | Berlin | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,820 (€27) | €41 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,590 (€25) | €24 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥11,604 (€82) | €292 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,254 (€44) | €58 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,006 (€7) | €15 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥470 (€3.33) | €3.40 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥574 (€4.07) | €4.00 | + 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥48,237 (€342) | €1,066 | - 68% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥52 (€0.37) | €0.11 | + 239% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,331 (€66) | €40 | + 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥599 (€4.24) | €12 | - 65% | |
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TOTAL | - 26% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,351 prices entered by 180 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2023.
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