Cost of living in Tokyo, Japan vs Teresina, Brazil
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Food | + 203% | |||
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Food in Tokyo (Japan) is 203% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥948 (R$ 50) | R$ 20 | + 143% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥711 (R$ 37) | R$ 22 | + 67% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥449 (R$ 24) | R$ 9 | + 155% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥203 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.12 | + 158% | |
12 eggs, large | ¥264 (R$ 14) | R$ 7 | + 91% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥666 (R$ 35) | R$ 4.21 | + 731% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥866 (R$ 46) | R$ 17 | + 173% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥810 (R$ 43) | R$ 5.46 | + 679% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥384 (R$ 20) | R$ 3.82 | + 427% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥322 (R$ 17) | R$ 4.61 | + 267% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,351 (R$ 71) | R$ 36 | + 95% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ¥207 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.82 | + 87% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥256 (R$ 13) | R$ 3.42 | + 294% | |
Housing | + 377% | |||
Housing in Tokyo (Japan) is 377% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥334,146 (R$ 17,555) | R$ 1,618 | + 985% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥183,574 (R$ 9,645) | R$ 1,081 | + 792% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥21,957 (R$ 1,154) | R$ 369 | + 213% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥162,228 (R$ 8,523) | R$ 1,425 | + 498% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥91,721 (R$ 4,819) | R$ 865 | + 457% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥10,721 (R$ 563) | R$ 493 | + 14% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥3,181 (R$ 167) | R$ 113 | + 48% | |
40” flat screen tv | ¥42,617 (R$ 2,239) | R$ 1,517 | + 48% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,643 (R$ 507) | R$ 413 | + 23% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥614 (R$ 32) | R$ 13 | + 158% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,131 (R$ 112) | R$ 10 | + 1058% | |
Clothes | + 66% | |||
Clothes in Tokyo (Japan) is 66% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,884 (R$ 362) | R$ 200 | + 81% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,922 (R$ 259) | R$ 173 | + 50% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,338 (R$ 438) | R$ 314 | + 40% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥13,101 (R$ 688) | R$ 205 | + 236% | |
Transportation | + 192% | |||
Transportation in Tokyo (Japan) is 192% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,615,550 (R$ 137,415) | R$ 63,667 | + 116% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥137 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.09 | + 76% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,727 (R$ 564) | R$ 167 | + 237% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥3,721 (R$ 195) | R$ 43 | + 354% | |
Personal Care | + 145% | |||
Personal Care in Tokyo (Japan) is 145% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,072 (R$ 56) | R$ 15 | + 277% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,341 (R$ 70) | R$ 49 | + 43% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥4,929 (R$ 259) | R$ 155 | + 67% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥623 (R$ 33) | R$ 11 | + 198% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥587 (R$ 31) | R$ 8 | + 276% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥471 (R$ 25) | R$ 13 | + 86% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥187 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.25 | + 131% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ¥205 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.70 | + 129% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,165 (R$ 166) | R$ 26 | + 536% | |
Entertainment | + 115% | |||
Entertainment in Tokyo (Japan) is 115% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,543 (R$ 186) | R$ 89 | + 110% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,574 (R$ 188) | R$ 36 | + 425% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥20,523 (R$ 1,078) | R$ 130 | + 729% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,377 (R$ 335) | R$ 167 | + 100% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,651 (R$ 87) | R$ 10 | + 767% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥400 (R$ 21) | R$ 8 | + 180% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥530 (R$ 28) | R$ 7 | + 285% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥43,664 (R$ 2,294) | R$ 2,650 | - 13% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥40 (R$ 2.09) | R$ 1.76 | + 19% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥10,289 (R$ 541) | R$ 121 | + 345% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥506 (R$ 27) | R$ 10 | + 180% | |
TOTAL | + 207% |

These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in Tokyo (Japan) is 207% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 15,635 (¥297,602) in Tokyo to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 5,100 in Teresina.
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