Cost of living in Tokyo, Japan vs Chelyabinsk, Russia
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| Food | + 255% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tokyo (Japan) is 255% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,036 (руб 754) | руб 284 | + 165% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥726 (руб 528) | руб 226 | + 134% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥516 (руб 375) | руб 99 | + 279% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥228 (руб 166) | руб 60 | + 175% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥292 (руб 212) | руб 67 | + 215% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥549 (руб 400) | руб 114 | + 250% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥975 (руб 710) | руб 244 | + 191% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥640 (руб 466) | руб 74 | + 531% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥417 (руб 304) | руб 30 | + 905% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥278 (руб 202) | руб 48 | + 321% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,779 (руб 1,295) | руб 481 | + 169% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥209 (руб 152) | руб 99 | + 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥256 (руб 186) | руб 20 | + 832% | |
| Housing | + 438% | |||
| Housing in Tokyo (Japan) is 438% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥249,999 (руб 181,977) | руб 32,388 | + 462% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥226,480 (руб 164,857) | руб 20,126 | + 719% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥20,134 (руб 14,656) | руб 4,880 | + 200% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥213,189 (руб 155,182) | руб 19,540 | + 694% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥141,304 (руб 102,857) | руб 13,557 | + 659% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥10,332 (руб 7,521) | руб 2,730 | + 176% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥3,223 (руб 2,346) | руб 442 | + 431% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥46,353 (руб 33,741) | руб 21,705 | + 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥10,447 (руб 7,604) | руб 3,758 | + 102% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥712 (руб 518) | руб 389 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,063 (руб 1,502) | руб 459 | + 227% | |
| Clothes | + 77% | |||
| Clothes in Tokyo (Japan) is 77% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,397 (руб 4,656) | руб 2,588 | + 80% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,600 (руб 3,348) | руб 2,012 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥7,769 (руб 5,655) | руб 4,253 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥16,153 (руб 11,758) | руб 4,221 | + 179% | |
| Transportation | + 409% | |||
| Transportation in Tokyo (Japan) is 409% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,912,920 (руб 2,120,342) | руб 963,089 | + 120% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥139 (руб 101) | руб 36 | + 178% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,903 (руб 7,936) | руб 895 | + 786% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥3,033 (руб 2,208) | руб 237 | + 830% | |
| Personal Care | + 172% | |||
| Personal Care in Tokyo (Japan) is 172% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,072 (руб 780) | руб 322 | + 142% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,341 (руб 976) | руб 500 | + 95% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥4,929 (руб 3,588) | руб 1,265 | + 184% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥623 (руб 454) | руб 167 | + 171% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥587 (руб 427) | руб 128 | + 235% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥471 (руб 343) | руб 192 | + 79% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥187 (руб 136) | руб 51 | + 167% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥205 (руб 149) | руб 77 | + 94% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,165 (руб 2,304) | руб 258 | + 792% | |
| Entertainment | + 182% | |||
| Entertainment in Tokyo (Japan) is 182% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,907 (руб 2,844) | руб 1,151 | + 147% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,187 (руб 2,320) | руб 565 | + 310% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥20,523 (руб 14,939) | руб 2,097 | + 612% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥8,033 (руб 5,847) | руб 2,777 | + 111% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,651 (руб 1,202) | руб 221 | + 444% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥432 (руб 315) | руб 108 | + 192% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥535 (руб 390) | руб 137 | + 184% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥43,664 (руб 31,784) | руб 32,231 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥38 (руб 28) | руб 1.74 | + 1477% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥8,937 (руб 6,505) | руб 2,395 | + 172% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥506 (руб 369) | руб 88 | + 317% | |
| TOTAL | + 298% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 486 prices entered by 91 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 23, 2020.
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Cost of living in Tokyo (Japan) is 298% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia)
For example, you would need at least руб 366,438 (¥503,412) in Tokyo to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with руб 92,000 in Chelyabinsk.
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