Cost of living in Nerima, Japan vs San Juan, Puerto Rico
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Food | - 0% | |||
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Food in Nerima (Japan) is about the same as in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,253 ($12) | $14 | - 11% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥718 ($7) | $7 | - 4% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥509 ($4.91) | $3.57 | + 38% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥204 ($1.97) | $1.76 | + 12% | |
12 eggs, large | ¥266 ($2.57) | $3.34 | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | $4.54 | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥800 ($8) | $4.57 | + 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | $5.76 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | $3.01 | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥200 ($1.93) | $1.73 | + 12% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,228 ($12) | $15 | - 21% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ¥277 ($2.67) | $1.38 | + 94% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥173 ($1.67) | $2.04 | - 18% | |
Housing | + 18% | |||
Housing in Nerima (Japan) is 18% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥220,000 ($2,122) | $1,480 | + 43% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥140,000 ($1,350) | $925 | + 46% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥13,600 ($131) | $160 | - 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥75,000 ($723) | $751 | - 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥45,000 ($434) | $526 | - 18% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥10,000 ($96) | $122 | - 21% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥5,000 ($48) | $42 | + 15% | |
40” flat screen tv | ¥20,000 ($193) | $358 | - 46% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥10,000 ($96) | $92 | + 4% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥750 ($7) | $6 | + 17% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,500 ($24) | $16 | + 48% | |
Clothes | + 1% | |||
Clothes in Nerima (Japan) is about the same as in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥7,000 ($68) | $45 | + 51% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,500 ($43) | $50 | - 13% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥4,500 ($43) | $86 | - 50% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥15,000 ($145) | $90 | + 61% | |
Transportation | + 84% | |||
Transportation in Nerima (Japan) is 84% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $25,348 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥120 ($1.16) | $0.75 | + 54% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,200 ($89) | $33 | + 173% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $19 | - | |
Personal Care | + 37% | |||
Personal Care in Nerima (Japan) is 37% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,000 ($10) | $6 | + 51% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $12 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $38 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥500 ($4.82) | $5.84 | - 17% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥1,125 ($11) | $3.56 | + 204% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $4.19 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥132 ($1.27) | $3.00 | - 58% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ¥300 ($2.89) | $2.31 | + 25% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,631 ($35) | $23 | + 53% | |
Entertainment | + 41% | |||
Entertainment in Nerima (Japan) is 41% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,000 ($39) | $37 | + 5% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,933 ($38) | $16 | + 141% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $60 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥10,000 ($96) | $69 | + 39% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,272 ($12) | $8 | + 52% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥533 ($5.14) | $3.24 | + 59% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥450 ($4.34) | $2.85 | + 52% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $462 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥18 ($0.17) | $0.12 | + 45% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥10,000 ($96) | $35 | + 174% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥420 ($4.05) | $9 | - 56% | |
TOTAL | + 30% |

These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Nerima (Japan) is 30% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico)
For example, you would need at least $6,247 (¥647,764) in Nerima to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $4,800 in San Juan.
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