Cost of living in Japan compared to Canada
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Food | - 42% | |||
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Food in Japan is 42% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Japan | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,019 (C$9) | C$24 | - 61% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥764 (C$7) | C$14 | - 52% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥514 (C$4.65) | C$10 | - 52% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥215 (C$1.94) | C$3.28 | - 41% | |
12 eggs, large | ¥319 (C$2.88) | C$5.88 | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥625 (C$5.66) | C$5.56 | + 2% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,190 (C$11) | C$11 | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥545 (C$4.93) | C$5.47 | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥410 (C$3.71) | C$3.31 | + 12% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥292 (C$2.64) | C$4.03 | - 35% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,440 (C$13) | C$21 | - 38% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ¥204 (C$1.84) | C$3.23 | - 43% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥176 (C$1.60) | C$2.58 | - 38% | |
Housing | - 34% | |||
Housing in Japan is 34% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Japan | Canada | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥221,430 (C$2,004) | C$2,889 | - 31% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥111,860 (C$1,012) | C$2,295 | - 56% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥20,251 (C$183) | C$240 | - 23% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥190,034 (C$1,720) | C$2,062 | - 17% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥84,192 (C$762) | C$1,501 | - 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥28,514 (C$258) | C$128 | + 101% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥3,357 (C$30) | C$65 | - 53% | |
40” flat screen tv | ¥52,125 (C$472) | C$401 | + 18% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥15,714 (C$142) | C$213 | - 33% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,018 (C$9) | C$14 | - 35% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,314 (C$12) | C$30 | - 60% | |
Clothes | - 23% | |||
Clothes in Japan is 23% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Japan | Canada | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥8,530 (C$77) | C$80 | - 4% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,983 (C$45) | C$57 | - 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,702 (C$88) | C$147 | - 40% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥11,426 (C$103) | C$173 | - 40% | |
Transportation | - 15% | |||
Transportation in Japan is 15% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Japan | Canada | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,882,200 (C$26,084) | C$33,546 | - 22% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥170 (C$1.54) | C$1.60 | - 4% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,799 (C$89) | C$106 | - 16% | |
Personal Care | - 8% | |||
Personal Care in Japan is 8% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Japan | Canada | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,555 (C$14) | C$11 | + 29% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥2,993 (C$27) | C$24 | + 13% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥6,000 (C$54) | C$103 | - 47% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥1,706 (C$15) | C$10 | + 59% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥842 (C$8) | C$6 | + 18% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥600 (C$5.43) | C$6 | - 16% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥192 (C$1.73) | C$4.45 | - 61% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ¥203 (C$1.84) | C$3.63 | - 49% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥4,236 (C$38) | C$31 | + 24% | |
Entertainment | - 25% | |||
Entertainment in Japan is 25% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Japan | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥5,211 (C$47) | C$68 | - 30% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,676 (C$33) | C$31 | + 7% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥4,122 (C$37) | C$217 | - 83% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥8,391 (C$76) | C$129 | - 41% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥961 (C$9) | C$15 | - 41% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥499 (C$4.51) | C$5.88 | - 23% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥656 (C$5.93) | C$8 | - 27% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥51,754 (C$468) | C$808 | - 42% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥52 (C$0.47) | C$0.44 | + 6% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥8,705 (C$79) | C$67 | + 17% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥564 (C$5.10) | C$18 | - 71% | |
TOTAL | - 27% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,286 prices entered by 851 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in Japan is 27% cheaper than in Canada
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