Cost of living in Tokyo, Japan vs Ghent, Belgium
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| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tokyo (Japan) is 5% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥948 (€7) | €16 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥711 (€5.51) | €9 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥449 (€3.48) | €3.67 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥203 (€1.57) | €0.97 | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥264 (€2.04) | €2.28 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥666 (€5.16) | €1.87 | + 175% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥866 (€7) | €5.47 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥810 (€6) | €1.70 | + 269% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥384 (€2.97) | €1.22 | + 143% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥322 (€2.49) | €1.71 | + 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,351 (€10) | €7 | + 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥207 (€1.60) | €2.45 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥256 (€1.98) | €1.18 | + 67% | |
| Housing | + 55% | |||
| Housing in Tokyo (Japan) is 55% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥334,146 (€2,587) | €1,020 | + 154% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥183,574 (€1,421) | €836 | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥21,957 (€170) | €155 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥162,228 (€1,256) | €779 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥91,721 (€710) | €531 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥10,721 (€83) | €123 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥3,181 (€25) | €29 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥42,617 (€330) | €383 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,643 (€75) | €117 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥614 (€4.75) | €11 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,131 (€16) | €10 | + 71% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Tokyo (Japan) is 20% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,884 (€53) | €79 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,922 (€38) | €43 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,338 (€65) | €93 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥13,101 (€101) | €129 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Tokyo (Japan) is 28% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,615,550 (€20,248) | €23,515 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥137 (€1.06) | €1.34 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,727 (€83) | €48 | + 74% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥3,721 (€29) | €28 | + 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Tokyo (Japan) is 15% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,072 (€8) | €7 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,341 (€10) | €9 | + 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥4,929 (€38) | €26 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥623 (€4.82) | €4.50 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥587 (€4.54) | €3.72 | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥471 (€3.64) | €3.39 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥187 (€1.45) | €1.36 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥205 (€1.58) | €2.40 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,165 (€25) | €22 | + 13% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Tokyo (Japan) is 23% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,543 (€27) | €35 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,574 (€28) | €21 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥20,523 (€159) | €48 | + 234% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,377 (€49) | €51 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,651 (€13) | €8 | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥400 (€3.09) | €3.09 | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥530 (€4.11) | €4.65 | - 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥43,664 (€338) | €438 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥40 (€0.31) | €0.23 | + 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥10,289 (€80) | €27 | + 195% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥506 (€3.92) | €6 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 366 prices entered by 92 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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Cost of living in Tokyo (Japan) is 26% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium)
For example, you would need at least €3,910 (¥505,101) in Tokyo to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €3,100 in Ghent.
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