Cost of living in Tokyo, Japan vs Saint Helier, Jersey
Currency:
| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tokyo (Japan) is 29% cheaper than in Saint Helier (Jersey) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥958 (£6) | £14 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥711 (£4.74) | £7 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥412 (£2.74) | £4.76 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥204 (£1.36) | £1.14 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥258 (£1.72) | £4.29 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥666 (£4.44) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥922 (£6) | £7 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥800 (£5.33) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥379 (£2.52) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥321 (£2.14) | £2.24 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,358 (£9) | £10 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥203 (£1.35) | £2.07 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥254 (£1.69) | £1.31 | + 29% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Tokyo (Japan) is 16% cheaper than in Saint Helier (Jersey) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥339,741 (£2,263) | £1,839 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥183,574 (£1,223) | £1,621 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥21,957 (£146) | £137 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥156,947 (£1,045) | £1,854 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥80,905 (£539) | £1,177 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥10,721 (£71) | £100 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥3,181 (£21) | £23 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥42,617 (£284) | £300 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,643 (£64) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥614 (£4.09) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,289 (£15) | £13 | + 19% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Tokyo (Japan) is 24% cheaper than in Saint Helier (Jersey) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,884 (£46) | £48 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,922 (£33) | £50 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,338 (£56) | £77 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥13,499 (£90) | £67 | + 33% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Tokyo (Japan) is 27% more expensive than in Saint Helier (Jersey) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,615,550 (£17,421) | £17,408 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥138 (£0.92) | £1.11 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,727 (£71) | £46 | + 54% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥3,721 (£25) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Tokyo (Japan) is 6% cheaper than in Saint Helier (Jersey) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,072 (£7) | £4.95 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,341 (£9) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥4,780 (£32) | £43 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥623 (£4.15) | £6.00 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥587 (£3.91) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥471 (£3.14) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥187 (£1.25) | £2.00 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥205 (£1.36) | £1.83 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,518 (£23) | £14 | + 70% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Tokyo (Japan) is about the same as in Saint Helier (Jersey) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,543 (£24) | £34 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,598 (£24) | £19 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥20,523 (£137) | £65 | + 111% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,377 (£42) | £42 | + 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,651 (£11) | £11 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥400 (£2.66) | £3.64 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥530 (£3.53) | £4.52 | - 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥43,664 (£291) | £355 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥40 (£0.26) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥10,412 (£69) | £41 | + 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥506 (£3.37) | £9 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 380 prices entered by 79 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 10, 2021.
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Cost of living in Tokyo (Japan) is 8% cheaper than in Saint Helier (Jersey)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £5,600 in Saint Helier you would need to make just about £5,153 (¥773,689) in Tokyo.
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