Cost of living in Nerima, Japan vs Maui, United States
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Food | - 40% | |||
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Food in Nerima (Japan) is 40% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,253 ($11) | $19 | - 38% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥718 ($7) | $9 | - 31% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥509 ($4.65) | $7 | - 37% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥204 ($1.87) | $1.69 | + 11% | |
12 eggs, large | ¥266 ($2.44) | $6 | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | $7 | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥800 ($7) | $10 | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | $4.89 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | $2.41 | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥200 ($1.83) | $3.43 | - 47% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,228 ($11) | $16 | - 30% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ¥277 ($2.54) | $2.56 | - 1% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥173 ($1.58) | $4.30 | - 63% | |
Housing | - 35% | |||
Housing in Nerima (Japan) is 35% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥220,000 ($2,013) | $2,610 | - 23% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥140,000 ($1,281) | $1,963 | - 35% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥13,600 ($124) | $279 | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥75,000 ($686) | $1,732 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥45,000 ($412) | $1,316 | - 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥10,000 ($91) | $143 | - 36% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥5,000 ($46) | $41 | + 12% | |
40” flat screen tv | ¥20,000 ($183) | $450 | - 59% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥10,000 ($91) | $132 | - 31% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥750 ($7) | $14 | - 52% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,500 ($23) | $26 | - 13% | |
Clothes | - 37% | |||
Clothes in Nerima (Japan) is 37% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥7,000 ($64) | $66 | - 3% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,500 ($41) | $75 | - 45% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥4,500 ($41) | $101 | - 59% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥15,000 ($137) | $172 | - 20% | |
Transportation | + 49% | |||
Transportation in Nerima (Japan) is 49% more expensive than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $25,902 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥120 ($1.10) | $1.03 | + 7% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,200 ($84) | $42 | + 98% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 1% | |||
Personal Care in Nerima (Japan) is about the same as in Maui (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,000 ($9) | $12 | - 22% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $29 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $115 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥500 ($4.57) | $9 | - 48% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥1,125 ($10) | $4.89 | + 110% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $5.81 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥132 ($1.21) | $5.70 | - 79% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ¥300 ($2.74) | $2.05 | + 34% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,631 ($33) | $25 | + 32% | |
Entertainment | - 6% | |||
Entertainment in Nerima (Japan) is 6% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,000 ($37) | $58 | - 37% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,933 ($36) | $26 | + 40% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $123 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥10,000 ($91) | $110 | - 17% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,272 ($12) | $13 | - 7% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥533 ($4.88) | $6 | - 20% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥450 ($4.12) | $7 | - 38% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $429 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥18 ($0.16) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥10,000 ($91) | $51 | + 80% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥420 ($3.84) | $10 | - 63% | |
TOTAL | - 18% |

These prices were last updated on February 04, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $8,300 in Maui you would need to make just about $6,793 (¥742,462) in Nerima.
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