Cost of living in Japan compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 146% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 146% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥975 (R$ 47) | R$ 28 | + 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥718 (R$ 35) | R$ 25 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥451 (R$ 22) | R$ 8 | + 188% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥214 (R$ 10) | R$ 3.39 | + 204% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥284 (R$ 14) | R$ 8 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥501 (R$ 24) | R$ 5.54 | + 335% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,246 (R$ 60) | R$ 16 | + 282% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥640 (R$ 31) | R$ 6 | + 407% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥381 (R$ 18) | R$ 4.11 | + 347% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥252 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.70 | + 158% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,640 (R$ 79) | R$ 38 | + 106% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥221 (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥253 (R$ 12) | R$ 3.40 | + 258% | |
| Housing | + 163% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 163% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥182,340 (R$ 8,769) | R$ 3,364 | + 161% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥111,342 (R$ 5,354) | R$ 1,922 | + 179% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥15,746 (R$ 757) | R$ 481 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥127,445 (R$ 6,129) | R$ 1,977 | + 210% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥86,552 (R$ 4,162) | R$ 1,289 | + 223% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥11,000 (R$ 529) | R$ 293 | + 81% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥3,746 (R$ 180) | R$ 78 | + 130% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥39,892 (R$ 1,918) | R$ 1,525 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,365 (R$ 402) | R$ 438 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥740 (R$ 36) | R$ 24 | + 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,216 (R$ 107) | R$ 16 | + 547% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 39% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,528 (R$ 314) | R$ 217 | + 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,644 (R$ 223) | R$ 176 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥7,685 (R$ 370) | R$ 310 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥13,013 (R$ 626) | R$ 243 | + 158% | |
| Transportation | + 85% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 85% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,936,380 (R$ 141,210) | R$ 87,541 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥138 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.32 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,348 (R$ 450) | R$ 208 | + 116% | |
| Personal Care | + 110% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 110% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,406 (R$ 68) | R$ 18 | + 274% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥929 (R$ 45) | R$ 38 | + 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥8,740 (R$ 420) | R$ 241 | + 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥554 (R$ 27) | R$ 16 | + 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥669 (R$ 32) | R$ 12 | + 176% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥516 (R$ 25) | R$ 15 | + 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥191 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.34 | + 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥238 (R$ 11) | R$ 3.69 | + 211% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,573 (R$ 124) | R$ 40 | + 208% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 59% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,363 (R$ 162) | R$ 101 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,583 (R$ 172) | R$ 51 | + 235% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥16,766 (R$ 806) | R$ 234 | + 245% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,023 (R$ 290) | R$ 179 | + 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥809 (R$ 39) | R$ 24 | + 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥500 (R$ 24) | R$ 10 | + 146% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥491 (R$ 24) | R$ 12 | + 101% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥47,822 (R$ 2,300) | R$ 3,010 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥26 (R$ 1.27) | R$ 1.31 | - 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥8,220 (R$ 395) | R$ 114 | + 247% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥491 (R$ 24) | R$ 10 | + 127% | |
| TOTAL | + 107% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2020.
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Cost of living in Japan is 107% more expensive than in Brazil
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