Cost of living in Japan compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 51% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Japan | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,023 (COL$30,940) | COL$34,107 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥714 (COL$21,590) | COL$25,120 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥519 (COL$15,699) | COL$10,508 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥198 (COL$5,995) | COL$4,347 | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥315 (COL$9,528) | COL$9,111 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥629 (COL$19,044) | COL$3,930 | + 385% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥962 (COL$29,106) | COL$11,945 | + 144% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥902 (COL$27,293) | COL$8,823 | + 209% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥574 (COL$17,377) | COL$3,496 | + 397% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥285 (COL$8,617) | COL$3,592 | + 140% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,252 (COL$37,896) | COL$49,286 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥179 (COL$5,407) | COL$5,916 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥206 (COL$6,219) | COL$3,220 | + 93% | |
| Housing | + 179% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 179% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Japan | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥306,878 (COL$9,285,233) | COL$3,049,210 | + 205% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥171,772 (COL$5,197,320) | COL$1,511,770 | + 244% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥28,417 (COL$859,828) | COL$289,127 | + 197% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥157,603 (COL$4,768,607) | COL$1,687,970 | + 183% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥82,713 (COL$2,502,657) | COL$964,419 | + 159% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥24,082 (COL$728,642) | COL$186,441 | + 291% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,709 (COL$142,472) | COL$73,218 | + 95% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥47,482 (COL$1,436,673) | COL$1,434,940 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥32,093 (COL$971,028) | COL$449,268 | + 116% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,313 (COL$39,741) | COL$21,716 | + 83% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,878 (COL$56,819) | COL$15,896 | + 257% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 15% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Japan | Colombia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,136 (COL$185,646) | COL$198,936 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥5,199 (COL$157,292) | COL$126,323 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,989 (COL$271,977) | COL$328,061 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥13,588 (COL$411,133) | COL$248,008 | + 66% | |
| Transportation | + 70% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 70% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Japan | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,700,660 (COL$81,714,094) | COL$70,129,900 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥165 (COL$4,985) | COL$3,747 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,143 (COL$306,904) | COL$144,965 | + 112% | |
| Personal Care | + 106% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 106% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Japan | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥2,497 (COL$75,560) | COL$16,880 | + 348% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,967 (COL$59,522) | COL$23,255 | + 156% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥5,380 (COL$162,796) | COL$95,730 | + 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥650 (COL$19,664) | COL$18,331 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥938 (COL$28,366) | COL$12,960 | + 119% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥702 (COL$21,240) | COL$18,152 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥216 (COL$6,533) | COL$7,559 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥216 (COL$6,528) | COL$5,982 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥4,060 (COL$122,849) | COL$28,724 | + 328% | |
| Entertainment | + 123% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 123% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Japan | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,579 (COL$138,553) | COL$44,079 | + 214% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,600 (COL$108,925) | COL$29,928 | + 264% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥4,000 (COL$121,028) | COL$137,911 | - 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥5,999 (COL$181,508) | COL$113,750 | + 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥954 (COL$28,853) | COL$30,685 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥472 (COL$14,289) | COL$10,275 | + 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥583 (COL$17,630) | COL$4,363 | + 304% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥67,950 (COL$2,055,978) | COL$2,605,450 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥52 (COL$1,569) | COL$243 | + 547% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,405 (COL$284,568) | COL$113,274 | + 151% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥592 (COL$17,903) | COL$9,984 | + 79% | |
| TOTAL | + 94% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
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Cost of living in Japan is 94% more expensive than in Colombia
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