Cost of living in Nerima, Japan vs Łódź, Poland
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Food | + 63% | |||
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Food in Nerima (Japan) is 63% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,253 (45 zł) | 26 zł | + 72% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥718 (25 zł) | 19 zł | + 32% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥509 (18 zł) | 8 zł | + 126% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥204 (7 zł) | 2.89 zł | + 152% | |
12 eggs, large | ¥266 (9 zł) | 10 zł | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 7 zł | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥800 (28 zł) | 12 zł | + 146% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 3.69 zł | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 2.31 zł | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥200 (7 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 121% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,228 (44 zł) | 27 zł | + 64% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ¥277 (10 zł) | 4.73 zł | + 108% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥173 (6 zł) | 2.66 zł | + 131% | |
Housing | + 117% | |||
Housing in Nerima (Japan) is 117% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥220,000 (7,817 zł) | 3,027 zł | + 158% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥140,000 (4,974 zł) | 1,964 zł | + 153% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥13,600 (483 zł) | 471 zł | + 3% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥75,000 (2,665 zł) | 1,890 zł | + 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥45,000 (1,599 zł) | 1,028 zł | + 56% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥10,000 (355 zł) | 280 zł | + 27% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥5,000 (178 zł) | 47 zł | + 275% | |
40” flat screen tv | ¥20,000 (711 zł) | 1,541 zł | - 54% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥10,000 (355 zł) | 403 zł | - 12% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥750 (27 zł) | 21 zł | + 29% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,500 (89 zł) | 17 zł | + 416% | |
Clothes | + 18% | |||
Clothes in Nerima (Japan) is 18% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥7,000 (249 zł) | 246 zł | + 1% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,500 (160 zł) | 118 zł | + 36% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥4,500 (160 zł) | 310 zł | - 48% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥15,000 (533 zł) | 350 zł | + 52% | |
Transportation | + 82% | |||
Transportation in Nerima (Japan) is 82% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 70,724 zł | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥120 (4.26 zł) | 4.82 zł | - 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,200 (327 zł) | 94 zł | + 246% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 26 zł | - | |
Personal Care | + 76% | |||
Personal Care in Nerima (Japan) is 76% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,000 (36 zł) | 16 zł | + 126% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 28 zł | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 101 zł | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥500 (18 zł) | 17 zł | + 6% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥1,125 (40 zł) | 11 zł | + 258% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 10 zł | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥132 (4.69 zł) | 5.13 zł | - 9% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ¥300 (11 zł) | 8 zł | + 35% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,631 (129 zł) | 36 zł | + 256% | |
Entertainment | + 99% | |||
Entertainment in Nerima (Japan) is 99% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,000 (142 zł) | 68 zł | + 110% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,933 (140 zł) | 54 zł | + 159% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 133 zł | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥10,000 (355 zł) | 138 zł | + 158% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,272 (45 zł) | 18 zł | + 155% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥533 (19 zł) | 8 zł | + 126% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥450 (16 zł) | 8 zł | + 97% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 1,907 zł | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥18 (0.64 zł) | 0.30 zł | + 116% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥10,000 (355 zł) | 119 zł | + 198% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥420 (15 zł) | 14 zł | + 8% | |
TOTAL | + 85% |

These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
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Cost of living in Nerima (Japan) is 85% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 17,761 zł (¥499,863) in Nerima to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 9,600 zł in Łódź.
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