Cost of living in Japan compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 85% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 85% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Japan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,145 (R$ 45) | R$ 30 | + 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥719 (R$ 28) | R$ 31 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥437 (R$ 17) | R$ 10 | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥211 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.37 | + 89% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥282 (R$ 11) | R$ 10 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥815 (R$ 32) | R$ 7 | + 355% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥951 (R$ 37) | R$ 20 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥984 (R$ 39) | R$ 7 | + 426% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥421 (R$ 16) | R$ 4.84 | + 241% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥268 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.73 | + 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,770 (R$ 69) | R$ 43 | + 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥217 (R$ 8) | R$ 8 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥225 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.80 | + 132% | |
| Housing | + 124% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 124% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Japan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥194,768 (R$ 7,624) | R$ 2,800 | + 172% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥126,641 (R$ 4,957) | R$ 1,974 | + 151% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥21,178 (R$ 829) | R$ 590 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥142,258 (R$ 5,568) | R$ 2,228 | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥80,836 (R$ 3,164) | R$ 1,472 | + 115% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥13,643 (R$ 534) | R$ 418 | + 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥3,988 (R$ 156) | R$ 84 | + 86% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥59,521 (R$ 2,330) | R$ 1,988 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥17,809 (R$ 697) | R$ 588 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥665 (R$ 26) | R$ 26 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,700 (R$ 106) | R$ 19 | + 471% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Japan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥7,941 (R$ 311) | R$ 239 | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,162 (R$ 163) | R$ 218 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥7,471 (R$ 292) | R$ 346 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥15,388 (R$ 602) | R$ 263 | + 129% | |
| Transportation | + 106% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 106% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Japan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,576,380 (R$ 100,847) | R$ 98,694 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥161 (R$ 6) | R$ 7 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥16,725 (R$ 655) | R$ 223 | + 193% | |
| Personal Care | + 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 53% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Japan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,370 (R$ 54) | R$ 17 | + 209% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,955 (R$ 77) | R$ 50 | + 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥3,523 (R$ 138) | R$ 244 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥2,205 (R$ 86) | R$ 17 | + 403% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥648 (R$ 25) | R$ 12 | + 110% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥409 (R$ 16) | R$ 17 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥143 (R$ 5.60) | R$ 6 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥184 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.63 | + 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,583 (R$ 140) | R$ 47 | + 198% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 55% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Japan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,280 (R$ 168) | R$ 93 | + 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,593 (R$ 141) | R$ 53 | + 166% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥20,657 (R$ 809) | R$ 183 | + 342% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,242 (R$ 244) | R$ 190 | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,034 (R$ 40) | R$ 28 | + 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥533 (R$ 21) | R$ 12 | + 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥526 (R$ 21) | R$ 10 | + 102% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥58,872 (R$ 2,304) | R$ 3,925 | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥41 (R$ 1.62) | R$ 1.23 | + 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥11,178 (R$ 438) | R$ 125 | + 251% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥554 (R$ 22) | R$ 12 | + 81% | |
| TOTAL | + 87% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2022.
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Cost of living in Japan is 87% more expensive than in Brazil
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