Cost of living in Tokyo, Japan vs Paulinia, Brazil
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| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tokyo (Japan) is 7% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥939 (R$ 47) | R$ 35 | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥707 (R$ 36) | R$ 20 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥480 (R$ 24) | R$ 30 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥204 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.00 | + 158% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥269 (R$ 14) | R$ 24 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥670 (R$ 34) | R$ 9 | + 277% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥819 (R$ 41) | R$ 30 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥643 (R$ 33) | R$ 9 | + 261% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥394 (R$ 20) | R$ 10 | + 99% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥326 (R$ 16) | R$ 60 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,318 (R$ 67) | R$ 120 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥209 (R$ 11) | R$ 6.00 | + 76% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥239 (R$ 12) | R$ 3.00 | + 303% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Tokyo (Japan) is 27% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥320,871 (R$ 16,230) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥177,829 (R$ 8,995) | R$ 1,450 | + 520% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥21,957 (R$ 1,111) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥163,245 (R$ 8,257) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥89,945 (R$ 4,549) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥10,332 (R$ 523) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥3,361 (R$ 170) | R$ 70 | + 143% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥46,353 (R$ 2,345) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥10,447 (R$ 528) | R$ 300 | + 76% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥712 (R$ 36) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,063 (R$ 104) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 144% | |||
| Clothes in Tokyo (Japan) is 144% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥7,787 (R$ 394) | R$ 80 | + 392% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,922 (R$ 249) | R$ 60 | + 315% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,018 (R$ 406) | R$ 500 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥12,808 (R$ 648) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 140% | |||
| Transportation in Tokyo (Japan) is 140% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,679,440 (R$ 135,528) | R$ 15,000 | + 804% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥138 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.46 | + 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,561 (R$ 534) | R$ 227 | + 135% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥3,776 (R$ 191) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Tokyo (Japan) is 11% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,072 (R$ 54) | R$ 20 | + 171% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,341 (R$ 68) | R$ 50 | + 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥4,929 (R$ 249) | R$ 300 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥623 (R$ 32) | R$ 20 | + 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥587 (R$ 30) | R$ 27 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥471 (R$ 24) | R$ 36 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥187 (R$ 9) | R$ 13 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥205 (R$ 10) | R$ 13 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,165 (R$ 160) | R$ 60 | + 167% | |
| Entertainment | + 83% | |||
| Entertainment in Tokyo (Japan) is 83% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,543 (R$ 179) | R$ 200 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,574 (R$ 181) | R$ 80 | + 126% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥20,523 (R$ 1,038) | R$ 300 | + 246% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,377 (R$ 323) | R$ 80 | + 303% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,651 (R$ 84) | R$ 80 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥400 (R$ 20) | R$ 10 | + 102% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥530 (R$ 27) | R$ 5.00 | + 437% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥43,664 (R$ 2,209) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥40 (R$ 2.01) | R$ 0.50 | + 301% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥10,289 (R$ 520) | R$ 300 | + 73% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥506 (R$ 26) | R$ 5.00 | + 412% | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 407 prices entered by 94 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Tokyo (Japan) is 52% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 71,346 (¥1,410,539) in Tokyo to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 47,000 in Paulinia.
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