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Cost of living in Japan compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 90% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 90% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,034 (R$ 36) | R$ 28 | + 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥720 (R$ 25) | R$ 26 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥464 (R$ 16) | R$ 7 | + 142% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥200 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.37 | + 109% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥271 (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥640 (R$ 23) | R$ 4.90 | + 360% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥915 (R$ 32) | R$ 15 | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥613 (R$ 22) | R$ 5.77 | + 274% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥420 (R$ 15) | R$ 3.31 | + 346% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥267 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.62 | + 104% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,604 (R$ 56) | R$ 39 | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥209 (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥200 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.13 | + 124% | |
| Housing | + 110% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 110% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥256,284 (R$ 9,013) | R$ 3,055 | + 195% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥116,029 (R$ 4,081) | R$ 1,895 | + 115% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥23,252 (R$ 818) | R$ 670 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥120,733 (R$ 4,246) | R$ 2,127 | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥82,119 (R$ 2,888) | R$ 1,297 | + 123% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥11,573 (R$ 407) | R$ 403 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥4,112 (R$ 145) | R$ 80 | + 82% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥63,696 (R$ 2,240) | R$ 1,730 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥16,934 (R$ 596) | R$ 419 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥730 (R$ 26) | R$ 19 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,567 (R$ 55) | R$ 17 | + 230% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 10% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥5,970 (R$ 210) | R$ 204 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥3,940 (R$ 139) | R$ 181 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,357 (R$ 294) | R$ 334 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥12,795 (R$ 450) | R$ 253 | + 78% | |
| Transportation | + 70% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 70% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,848,210 (R$ 100,167) | R$ 86,536 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥147 (R$ 5.15) | R$ 4.39 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥12,471 (R$ 439) | R$ 203 | + 116% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 32% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,279 (R$ 45) | R$ 18 | + 151% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,179 (R$ 41) | R$ 53 | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥5,268 (R$ 185) | R$ 233 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥643 (R$ 23) | R$ 16 | + 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥726 (R$ 26) | R$ 12 | + 117% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥490 (R$ 17) | R$ 15 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥144 (R$ 5.05) | R$ 5.90 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥208 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.02 | + 82% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,754 (R$ 97) | R$ 38 | + 155% | |
| Entertainment | + 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 62% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,233 (R$ 149) | R$ 97 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,266 (R$ 115) | R$ 49 | + 134% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥10,578 (R$ 372) | R$ 177 | + 110% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥8,596 (R$ 302) | R$ 179 | + 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥947 (R$ 33) | R$ 23 | + 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥488 (R$ 17) | R$ 9 | + 99% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥533 (R$ 19) | R$ 11 | + 73% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ¥56,871 (R$ 2,000) | R$ 2,609 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥57 (R$ 2.01) | R$ 1.22 | + 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,818 (R$ 345) | R$ 111 | + 210% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥464 (R$ 16) | R$ 9 | + 76% | |
| TOTAL | + 75% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Japan is 75% more expensive than in Brazil
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