Cost of living in Tokyo, Japan vs Southampton, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tokyo (Japan) is 14% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥948 (£6) | £10 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥711 (£4.79) | £6 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥449 (£3.03) | £3.36 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥203 (£1.36) | £1.01 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥264 (£1.78) | £2.86 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥666 (£4.49) | £1.28 | + 251% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥866 (£5.84) | £5.47 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥810 (£5.45) | £1.94 | + 182% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥384 (£2.59) | £0.85 | + 204% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥322 (£2.17) | £1.71 | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,351 (£9) | £8 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥207 (£1.40) | £1.78 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥256 (£1.73) | £0.90 | + 92% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Tokyo (Japan) is 12% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥334,146 (£2,251) | £1,801 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥183,574 (£1,237) | £1,197 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥21,957 (£148) | £138 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥162,228 (£1,093) | £981 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥91,721 (£618) | £609 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥10,721 (£72) | £131 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥3,181 (£21) | £17 | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥42,617 (£287) | £331 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,643 (£65) | £66 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥614 (£4.13) | £5.73 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,131 (£14) | £11 | + 36% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Tokyo (Japan) is 7% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,884 (£46) | £81 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,922 (£33) | £29 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,338 (£56) | £67 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥13,101 (£88) | £63 | + 40% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Tokyo (Japan) is 25% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,615,550 (£17,620) | £17,216 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥137 (£0.92) | £1.21 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,727 (£72) | £52 | + 40% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥3,721 (£25) | £13 | + 89% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Tokyo (Japan) is 7% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,072 (£7) | £3.90 | + 85% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,341 (£9) | £7 | + 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥4,929 (£33) | £80 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥623 (£4.20) | £3.07 | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥587 (£3.95) | £1.41 | + 180% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥471 (£3.17) | £3.30 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥187 (£1.26) | £1.51 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥205 (£1.38) | £1.20 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,165 (£21) | £12 | + 79% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Tokyo (Japan) is 10% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,543 (£24) | £32 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,574 (£24) | £23 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥20,523 (£138) | £89 | + 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,377 (£43) | £51 | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,651 (£11) | £7 | + 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥400 (£2.69) | £3.62 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥530 (£3.57) | £4.40 | - 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥43,664 (£294) | £401 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥40 (£0.27) | £0.17 | + 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥10,289 (£69) | £27 | + 155% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥506 (£3.41) | £9 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 396 prices entered by 95 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Tokyo (Japan) is 14% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom)
For example, you would need at least £6,625 (¥983,377) in Tokyo to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with £5,800 in Southampton.
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