- 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 | ¥1,062 (R$ 35) | R$ 29 | + 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥694 (R$ 23) | R$ 26 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥441 (R$ 15) | R$ 7 | + 118% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥200 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.24 | + 104% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥293 (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥754 (R$ 25) | R$ 4.60 | + 441% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥924 (R$ 30) | R$ 15 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥653 (R$ 22) | R$ 5.59 | + 286% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥401 (R$ 13) | R$ 3.27 | + 304% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥280 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.57 | + 102% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,689 (R$ 56) | R$ 40 | + 39% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥199 (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥196 (R$ 6) | R$ 3.23 | + 100% | |
| Housing | + 83% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 83% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥210,700 (R$ 6,953) | R$ 3,122 | + 123% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥121,994 (R$ 4,026) | R$ 1,941 | + 107% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥21,223 (R$ 700) | R$ 621 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥113,438 (R$ 3,743) | R$ 2,120 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥71,567 (R$ 2,362) | R$ 1,321 | + 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥12,789 (R$ 422) | R$ 403 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥3,965 (R$ 131) | R$ 84 | + 55% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥55,558 (R$ 1,833) | R$ 1,734 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥18,276 (R$ 603) | R$ 431 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥711 (R$ 23) | R$ 21 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,062 (R$ 68) | R$ 17 | + 307% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 1% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥7,354 (R$ 243) | R$ 202 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥4,823 (R$ 159) | R$ 183 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,419 (R$ 278) | R$ 327 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥14,523 (R$ 479) | R$ 256 | + 87% | |
| Transportation | + 48% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 48% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,587,360 (R$ 85,384) | R$ 86,294 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥144 (R$ 4.75) | R$ 4.25 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥11,257 (R$ 371) | R$ 201 | + 85% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 9% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,278 (R$ 42) | R$ 17 | + 155% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,019 (R$ 34) | R$ 46 | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥3,562 (R$ 118) | R$ 234 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥612 (R$ 20) | R$ 17 | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥680 (R$ 22) | R$ 12 | + 92% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥455 (R$ 15) | R$ 15 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥144 (R$ 4.74) | R$ 6 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥229 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.04 | + 87% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,114 (R$ 103) | R$ 38 | + 168% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 59% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,326 (R$ 143) | R$ 97 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,385 (R$ 112) | R$ 50 | + 122% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥14,181 (R$ 468) | R$ 174 | + 169% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥8,294 (R$ 274) | R$ 174 | + 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥964 (R$ 32) | R$ 24 | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥479 (R$ 16) | R$ 9 | + 79% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥586 (R$ 19) | R$ 11 | + 78% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ¥49,094 (R$ 1,620) | R$ 2,731 | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥56 (R$ 1.84) | R$ 1.13 | + 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥10,897 (R$ 360) | R$ 121 | + 198% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥468 (R$ 15) | R$ 10 | + 58% | |
| TOTAL | + 60% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Japan is 60% more expensive than in Brazil
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