Cost of living in Japan compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 32% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Japan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,000 (R$ 34) | R$ 36 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥722 (R$ 24) | R$ 35 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥512 (R$ 17) | R$ 11 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥204 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.32 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥324 (R$ 11) | R$ 13 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥616 (R$ 21) | R$ 8 | + 162% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥932 (R$ 31) | R$ 25 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥800 (R$ 27) | R$ 9 | + 186% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥542 (R$ 18) | R$ 5.70 | + 219% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥290 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.83 | + 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,238 (R$ 42) | R$ 43 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥237 (R$ 8) | R$ 9 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥205 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.85 | + 42% | |
| Housing | + 88% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 88% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Japan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥278,877 (R$ 9,351) | R$ 3,798 | + 146% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥150,711 (R$ 5,053) | R$ 2,491 | + 103% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥23,456 (R$ 786) | R$ 630 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥149,073 (R$ 4,999) | R$ 2,696 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥80,601 (R$ 2,703) | R$ 1,674 | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥36,500 (R$ 1,224) | R$ 604 | + 103% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,379 (R$ 147) | R$ 94 | + 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥52,721 (R$ 1,768) | R$ 1,957 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥17,628 (R$ 591) | R$ 661 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,017 (R$ 34) | R$ 29 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,313 (R$ 44) | R$ 21 | + 114% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 22% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Japan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,007 (R$ 201) | R$ 261 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥5,278 (R$ 177) | R$ 257 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,959 (R$ 334) | R$ 403 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥13,627 (R$ 457) | R$ 320 | + 43% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 22% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Japan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,740,140 (R$ 91,879) | R$ 115,137 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥170 (R$ 5.71) | R$ 5.59 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,951 (R$ 334) | R$ 234 | + 43% | |
| Personal Care | + 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 60% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Japan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥2,154 (R$ 72) | R$ 21 | + 237% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥2,551 (R$ 86) | R$ 45 | + 90% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥5,499 (R$ 184) | R$ 260 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥1,340 (R$ 45) | R$ 22 | + 109% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥842 (R$ 28) | R$ 14 | + 106% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥750 (R$ 25) | R$ 19 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥225 (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥233 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.84 | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,251 (R$ 109) | R$ 56 | + 96% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 30% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Japan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,367 (R$ 146) | R$ 109 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,572 (R$ 120) | R$ 63 | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥4,524 (R$ 152) | R$ 261 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,047 (R$ 203) | R$ 215 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥901 (R$ 30) | R$ 32 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥487 (R$ 16) | R$ 13 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥590 (R$ 20) | R$ 11 | + 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥98,506 (R$ 3,303) | R$ 4,185 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥52 (R$ 1.75) | R$ 1.16 | + 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,275 (R$ 311) | R$ 128 | + 142% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥584 (R$ 20) | R$ 11 | + 76% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Japan is 39% more expensive than in Brazil
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