Cost of living in Japan compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 130% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 130% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥981 (R$ 47) | R$ 28 | + 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥700 (R$ 34) | R$ 27 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥414 (R$ 20) | R$ 8 | + 160% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥205 (R$ 10) | R$ 3.94 | + 152% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥251 (R$ 12) | R$ 8 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥655 (R$ 32) | R$ 5.54 | + 471% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥964 (R$ 47) | R$ 18 | + 161% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥741 (R$ 36) | R$ 7 | + 393% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥391 (R$ 19) | R$ 4.61 | + 310% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥300 (R$ 14) | R$ 5.00 | + 190% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,420 (R$ 69) | R$ 39 | + 76% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥178 (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥217 (R$ 10) | R$ 3.48 | + 202% | |
| Housing | + 238% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 238% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥299,320 (R$ 14,472) | R$ 3,054 | + 374% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥164,446 (R$ 7,951) | R$ 1,840 | + 332% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥21,056 (R$ 1,018) | R$ 501 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥150,152 (R$ 7,260) | R$ 2,155 | + 237% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥78,123 (R$ 3,777) | R$ 1,316 | + 187% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥11,902 (R$ 575) | R$ 369 | + 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,118 (R$ 199) | R$ 80 | + 149% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥70,060 (R$ 3,387) | R$ 1,699 | + 99% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥12,705 (R$ 614) | R$ 478 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥794 (R$ 38) | R$ 23 | + 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,406 (R$ 116) | R$ 17 | + 581% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 37% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥7,319 (R$ 354) | R$ 200 | + 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,417 (R$ 214) | R$ 187 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,375 (R$ 405) | R$ 329 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥13,139 (R$ 635) | R$ 250 | + 155% | |
| Transportation | + 83% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 83% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,627,120 (R$ 127,024) | R$ 89,915 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥135 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.65 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,272 (R$ 497) | R$ 222 | + 124% | |
| Personal Care | + 90% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 90% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,148 (R$ 56) | R$ 16 | + 239% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,229 (R$ 59) | R$ 41 | + 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥5,176 (R$ 250) | R$ 218 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥803 (R$ 39) | R$ 15 | + 153% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥611 (R$ 30) | R$ 11 | + 165% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥528 (R$ 26) | R$ 16 | + 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥152 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.89 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥258 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.14 | + 201% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,156 (R$ 153) | R$ 45 | + 242% | |
| Entertainment | + 96% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 96% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,672 (R$ 178) | R$ 94 | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,638 (R$ 176) | R$ 53 | + 229% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥16,372 (R$ 792) | R$ 213 | + 272% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,066 (R$ 293) | R$ 175 | + 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,131 (R$ 55) | R$ 25 | + 117% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥435 (R$ 21) | R$ 11 | + 89% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥548 (R$ 27) | R$ 10 | + 174% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥55,862 (R$ 2,701) | R$ 3,584 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥53 (R$ 2.56) | R$ 1.32 | + 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,625 (R$ 465) | R$ 116 | + 300% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥530 (R$ 26) | R$ 10 | + 154% | |
| TOTAL | + 128% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 08, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Japan is 128% more expensive than in Brazil
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