Cost of living in Tokyo, Japan vs Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tokyo (Japan) is 13% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥948 (£6) | £10 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥711 (£4.79) | £5.65 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥449 (£3.03) | £4.17 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥203 (£1.36) | £0.73 | + 88% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥264 (£1.78) | £2.75 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥666 (£4.49) | £1.92 | + 134% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥866 (£5.84) | £5.41 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥810 (£5.45) | £1.89 | + 188% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥384 (£2.59) | £0.81 | + 219% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥322 (£2.17) | £2.16 | + 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,351 (£9) | £7 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥207 (£1.40) | £1.92 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥256 (£1.73) | £0.74 | + 133% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Tokyo (Japan) is 17% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥334,146 (£2,250) | £1,367 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥183,574 (£1,236) | £832 | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥21,957 (£148) | £164 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥162,228 (£1,093) | £1,029 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥91,721 (£618) | £915 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥10,721 (£72) | £156 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥3,181 (£21) | £19 | + 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥42,617 (£287) | £340 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,643 (£65) | £71 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥614 (£4.13) | £5.36 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,131 (£14) | £10 | + 46% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Tokyo (Japan) is 6% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,884 (£46) | £49 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,922 (£33) | £32 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,338 (£56) | £54 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥13,101 (£88) | £55 | + 62% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Tokyo (Japan) is 9% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,615,550 (£17,615) | £22,837 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥137 (£0.92) | £1.23 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,727 (£72) | £59 | + 22% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥3,721 (£25) | £13 | + 94% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Tokyo (Japan) is 8% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,072 (£7) | £2.90 | + 149% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,341 (£9) | £9 | + 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥4,929 (£33) | £75 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥623 (£4.20) | £2.74 | + 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥587 (£3.95) | £1.35 | + 192% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥471 (£3.17) | £2.57 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥187 (£1.26) | £1.80 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥205 (£1.38) | £1.49 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,165 (£21) | £11 | + 100% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Tokyo (Japan) is 13% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,543 (£24) | £23 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,574 (£24) | £22 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥20,523 (£138) | £100 | + 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,377 (£43) | £54 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,651 (£11) | £8 | + 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥400 (£2.69) | £2.65 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥530 (£3.57) | £3.79 | - 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥43,664 (£294) | £295 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥40 (£0.27) | £0.20 | + 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥10,289 (£69) | £35 | + 97% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥506 (£3.41) | £9 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 342 prices entered by 86 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Tokyo (Japan) is 13% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom)
For example, you would need at least £4,277 (¥635,101) in Tokyo to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with £3,800 in Southend-on-Sea.
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