- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Japan compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 84% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 84% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,023 (R$ 32) | R$ 29 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥664 (R$ 21) | R$ 26 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥508 (R$ 16) | R$ 7 | + 128% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥209 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.23 | + 104% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥313 (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥840 (R$ 27) | R$ 4.65 | + 471% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥993 (R$ 31) | R$ 15 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥737 (R$ 23) | R$ 5.66 | + 312% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥374 (R$ 12) | R$ 3.58 | + 230% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥281 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.49 | + 98% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,567 (R$ 50) | R$ 40 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥199 (R$ 6) | R$ 6 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥219 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.20 | + 115% | |
| Housing | + 101% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 101% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥236,807 (R$ 7,481) | R$ 3,210 | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥145,771 (R$ 4,605) | R$ 2,010 | + 129% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥19,576 (R$ 618) | R$ 580 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥131,782 (R$ 4,163) | R$ 2,099 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥96,756 (R$ 3,057) | R$ 1,329 | + 130% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥13,322 (R$ 421) | R$ 434 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥4,129 (R$ 130) | R$ 82 | + 60% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥57,750 (R$ 1,824) | R$ 1,772 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥16,804 (R$ 531) | R$ 437 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥789 (R$ 25) | R$ 22 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,771 (R$ 88) | R$ 16 | + 431% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 17% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥7,450 (R$ 235) | R$ 208 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥3,966 (R$ 125) | R$ 183 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,369 (R$ 264) | R$ 330 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥12,345 (R$ 390) | R$ 251 | + 55% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 27% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,446,840 (R$ 77,297) | R$ 84,838 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥134 (R$ 4.25) | R$ 3.91 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,514 (R$ 301) | R$ 196 | + 53% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 3% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,139 (R$ 36) | R$ 18 | + 103% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥998 (R$ 32) | R$ 42 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥3,785 (R$ 120) | R$ 228 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥462 (R$ 15) | R$ 17 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥616 (R$ 19) | R$ 12 | + 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥489 (R$ 15) | R$ 14 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥116 (R$ 3.65) | R$ 5.89 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥242 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.20 | + 82% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,584 (R$ 113) | R$ 37 | + 204% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 41% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,556 (R$ 144) | R$ 99 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,469 (R$ 110) | R$ 50 | + 117% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥10,390 (R$ 328) | R$ 206 | + 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥7,389 (R$ 233) | R$ 177 | + 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥959 (R$ 30) | R$ 24 | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥465 (R$ 15) | R$ 9 | + 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥561 (R$ 18) | R$ 11 | + 61% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ¥53,175 (R$ 1,680) | R$ 2,881 | - 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥52 (R$ 1.65) | R$ 1.29 | + 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥10,820 (R$ 342) | R$ 135 | + 154% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥527 (R$ 17) | R$ 9 | + 77% | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Japan is 53% more expensive than in Brazil
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