Cost of living in Nerima, Japan vs San Francisco, California, United States
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Food | - 38% | |||
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Food in Nerima (Japan) is 38% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,253 ($12) | $18 | - 35% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥718 ($7) | $9 | - 28% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥509 ($4.69) | $5.20 | - 10% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥204 ($1.89) | $1.16 | + 62% | |
12 eggs, large | ¥266 ($2.46) | $5.18 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | $4.92 | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥800 ($7) | $12 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | $4.15 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | $2.18 | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥200 ($1.84) | $5.54 | - 67% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,228 ($11) | $18 | - 37% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ¥277 ($2.56) | $2.51 | + 2% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥173 ($1.59) | $3.82 | - 58% | |
Housing | - 55% | |||
Housing in Nerima (Japan) is 55% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥220,000 ($2,029) | $3,960 | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥140,000 ($1,291) | $3,733 | - 65% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥13,600 ($125) | $128 | - 2% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥75,000 ($692) | $2,888 | - 76% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥45,000 ($415) | $2,294 | - 82% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥10,000 ($92) | $101 | - 8% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥5,000 ($46) | $48 | - 5% | |
40” flat screen tv | ¥20,000 ($184) | $518 | - 64% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥10,000 ($92) | $139 | - 34% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥750 ($7) | $11 | - 39% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,500 ($23) | $42 | - 46% | |
Clothes | - 14% | |||
Clothes in Nerima (Japan) is 14% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥7,000 ($65) | $62 | + 4% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,500 ($42) | $46 | - 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥4,500 ($42) | $105 | - 60% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥15,000 ($138) | $171 | - 19% | |
Transportation | - 4% | |||
Transportation in Nerima (Japan) is about the same as in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $23,115 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥120 ($1.11) | $0.95 | + 16% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,200 ($85) | $92 | - 8% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $19 | - | |
Personal Care | + 6% | |||
Personal Care in Nerima (Japan) is 6% more expensive than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,000 ($9) | $9 | + 4% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $12 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $132 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥500 ($4.61) | $7 | - 35% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥1,125 ($10) | $4.80 | + 116% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $8 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥132 ($1.22) | $4.63 | - 74% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ¥300 ($2.77) | $2.49 | + 11% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,631 ($33) | $32 | + 3% | |
Entertainment | - 26% | |||
Entertainment in Nerima (Japan) is 26% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,000 ($37) | $61 | - 39% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,933 ($36) | $31 | + 17% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $263 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥10,000 ($92) | $109 | - 15% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,272 ($12) | $15 | - 20% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥533 ($4.92) | $5.19 | - 5% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥450 ($4.15) | $8 | - 50% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $405 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥18 ($0.17) | $0.35 | - 53% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥10,000 ($92) | $111 | - 17% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥420 ($3.87) | $11 | - 65% | |
TOTAL | - 35% |

These prices were last updated on March 09, 2021.
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