- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Japan compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 90% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 90% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,054 (R$ 36) | R$ 29 | + 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥698 (R$ 24) | R$ 26 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥436 (R$ 15) | R$ 7 | + 128% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥205 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.27 | + 114% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥285 (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥777 (R$ 27) | R$ 4.80 | + 452% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥910 (R$ 31) | R$ 15 | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥697 (R$ 24) | R$ 5.65 | + 321% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥414 (R$ 14) | R$ 3.28 | + 331% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥265 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.56 | + 98% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,538 (R$ 52) | R$ 40 | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥203 (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥198 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.25 | + 108% | |
| Housing | + 94% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 94% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥231,808 (R$ 7,911) | R$ 3,162 | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥125,591 (R$ 4,286) | R$ 1,956 | + 119% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥21,159 (R$ 722) | R$ 579 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥113,754 (R$ 3,882) | R$ 2,172 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥74,885 (R$ 2,556) | R$ 1,364 | + 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥12,611 (R$ 430) | R$ 416 | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥4,134 (R$ 141) | R$ 83 | + 70% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥55,558 (R$ 1,896) | R$ 1,727 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥16,830 (R$ 574) | R$ 425 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥693 (R$ 24) | R$ 21 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,827 (R$ 62) | R$ 17 | + 271% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 6% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,829 (R$ 233) | R$ 207 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥4,215 (R$ 144) | R$ 181 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,321 (R$ 284) | R$ 331 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥13,972 (R$ 477) | R$ 256 | + 86% | |
| Transportation | + 51% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 51% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,590,890 (R$ 88,424) | R$ 87,434 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥145 (R$ 4.95) | R$ 4.33 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥11,257 (R$ 384) | R$ 203 | + 89% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 17% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,278 (R$ 44) | R$ 17 | + 164% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,016 (R$ 35) | R$ 47 | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥3,622 (R$ 124) | R$ 235 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥630 (R$ 22) | R$ 18 | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥707 (R$ 24) | R$ 12 | + 108% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥455 (R$ 16) | R$ 15 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥137 (R$ 4.68) | R$ 6 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥217 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.08 | + 81% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,939 (R$ 100) | R$ 39 | + 155% | |
| Entertainment | + 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 57% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,035 (R$ 138) | R$ 97 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,358 (R$ 115) | R$ 51 | + 125% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥12,964 (R$ 442) | R$ 179 | + 147% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥8,046 (R$ 275) | R$ 179 | + 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥880 (R$ 30) | R$ 23 | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥491 (R$ 17) | R$ 9 | + 94% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥560 (R$ 19) | R$ 11 | + 76% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ¥49,094 (R$ 1,676) | R$ 2,726 | - 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥56 (R$ 1.91) | R$ 1.16 | + 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥10,296 (R$ 351) | R$ 116 | + 203% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥468 (R$ 16) | R$ 10 | + 65% | |
| TOTAL | + 64% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Japan is 64% more expensive than in Brazil
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